Description:

Limassol (Lemesos), situated on the south coast of Cyprus, is the main industrial and maritime area. It is ideally located centrally between the two international airports of Paphos and Larnaca.
 
It is also a popular tourist destination, particularly during the summer months. In recent years, because of its variety of industry, there has seen an increase in property investment by way of house sales and new property developments.
 

Because Limassol is at the centre of wine making in Cyprus, the annual wine festival in September is one of the highlights of the year. The various local wineries offer free samples of their products for ten whole days! The Limassol Carnival in February isa also a fantastic occassion lasting for ten days with masquerade parties, balls and grand parades.

Limassol has an extensive range of shops, restaurants, tavernas, bars and nightclubs to suit most people. Busy St.Andrews Street near to the seafront has quaint buildings and small shops situated on the narrow, jostling streets. For the bigger, elegant boutiques and high street shops, a trip to Makarios Avenue is worth a trip.
 
At the end of the promenade of palms and tall buildings is the old port. Limassol's historic square and ancient region of the city is reached by turning right at the roundabout.
 
From the Square, the rising walls of the Castle can be seen and beautiful gardens and antiquities surround it on all sides. Some of the best restaurants in Cyprus can be found here - the old carob warehouses have been renovated and turned into splendid restaurants. Booking in advance is advisable as these restaurants are very popular with both locals and tourists. 
 
The Municipal Art Gallery and Folk Art Museum have many interesting exhibits showing the customs, traditions and history of Cyprus. 

To Visit:
Limassol Castle - Built in the 14^th Century, it stands over the old harbour. Inside the castle is the Cyprus Medieval Museum containing exhibits from various historical periods.

Ancient Kourion - near to Episkopi, the site has extensive ruins and well-preserved mosaics, public baths and the Greco-Roman amphitheatre which has been completely restored for open air performances.

Amathus - Built high up on the coastal cliffs, Amathus is one of the biggest ancient kingdoms in Cyprus. Excavations have revealed the final stage of the Temple of Aphrodite.

  
Limassol Archaeological Museum - Founded in 1948, the museum holds a large collection of antiquities and artefacts.
 
Limassol Medieval Castle - Built around 1000AD, the fort holds the Medieval Museum of Cyprus.
 
Folk Art Museum - Displaying an interesting collection of Cypriot Folk Art over the last two centuries.
 

Events:
February/March - Carnival time across the whole of Cyprus with fancy dress, street floats and ongoing parties and celebrations.
 

August/September - Limassol Wine Festival in the grounds and the pavilions of the Municipal Garden.
 

Annual Cyprus International Car Rally starting and finishing on Limassol's seafront promenade.
 
Bars in Limassol - There are a selection of bars, cafe's and nightclubs in the tourist area of Limassol.
  
 

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