Limassol is the largest seaside resort situated on the south coast of the island of Cyprus. Acting as a magnificent backdrop to the city spreading for ten miles along the coast, are the Troodos mountains. The foothills of these mountains are blessed with a fertile ground making them an ideal place for vineyards. Since the Middle Ages when the Crusaders invaded Cyprus under Richard the Lioneheart, Limassol has been known to traders for its wine and sugar cane. The second largest city of Cyprus, with a population of 135.000 is the centre of the wine-making industry and serves as an important commercial and tourist centre.
Towards the end of the last century, Limassol has witnessed more social changes than any other town in Cyprus as it surged forward in leaps and bounds. Over the last decade, the rate of growth has increased dramatically and the standard of living has continued to rise. Renowned for its hospitality, its popularity as a holiday destination or a place to live, Limassol is town of exciting contrast and colours, history and culture, a lovely temperament and of course, Cypriot people have a unique way of enjoying life that is positively contagious. The town’s carefree holiday atmosphere, with a wide seafront promenade and bustling little shopping streets, is matched by the gaiety and lively character of its people. With its fun-loving reputation and best nightlife on the island it is fitting that only Limassol stages some of the Island’s best-known festivals: the annual Wine Festival in September, when the various wineries offer free samples of their products for ten days: the ten day pre-Lenten Carnaval with masquerade parties, balls and grand parades, the Limassol Festival in summer and the ancient Drama Festival at Kourion. Concentrated chiefly on the eastern side of Limassol, all types of holiday accommodation have been built close to the sea. These range from five star hotels to apartments, maisonettes and luxury villas. Near them are a wide range of taverns, pubs, discos and nightclubs.
There are numerous beaches to choose from, some very popular during midsummer with the convenience of changing rooms, shower, cafes and bars, other quite uncrowded, particularly those on the outskirts of the town, sach as the sandy beach commonly known as “Ladies Mile”, west of the new harbor. Limassol also has an attractive, newly-completed marina equipped with every facility for the yachtsman.
As a shopping centre Limassol offers the full gamut from ultra-modern to traditional and handmade. European wares have place alongside local produce, and as in other parts of the island, shoes and clothes can be made to measure in matter of days. Busy St Andrews Street, not far from the seafront promenade, makes a fascinating trip with its quaint buildings and overhanging terraces, under which a cornucopia of small shops vie for attention on this narrow, jostling street.
Another important shopping street is Makarios Avenue, where many prestigious boutiques and showrooms are located, as well as small shops of every type. Visiting the wineries on the outskirts of the Limassol will allow you to view the process of wine production and allow you to sample the final product. Near the old port is Limassol Castle, where Richard the Lionheart allegedly married Queen Berengaria of Navarre in 1191 and crowned her Queen of England – the first Coronation and Royal Marriage to take place outside England. Its grounds house the Medieval Museum of Cyprus with interesting pottery and tombstones amongst its numerous exhibits. Limasol also has an Archaeological Museum, with fascinating statues and pottery finds. The municipal Art gallery as well as a FolkArt Museum reflects the customs and traditions of the past. The Municipal Gardens a small zoo offer a pleasant stroll amidst lush trees, plants and shrubs.

Consider Limassol
For those that enjoy an outdoor lifestyle or playing outdoor sports, this Mediterranean town is the perfect place to purchase your dream home, with almost 340 days of beautiful sunny weather and warm nights. Centrally located between two international airports and short drive from the Secret Valley and Aphrodite Hills Golf Course, Limassol is an ideal and affordable place to invest in your retirement and future.