Did you know that the meaning of the place Limassol is ‘in between? It was named so as it is located between two rivers. On a visit to Limassol, you can see much more than the two rivers.
If you are visiting Limassol about six weeks before Easter, you can see and participate in the Carnival, which is a parade of exciting masquerades. If your trip is in September, you get to enjoy the Dionysios Wine Festival. Both are quite exciting events and will add to the thrill of your holiday.
You can never be far from a beach in Cyprus. Head to the Ladies Mile Beach, which is near the New Limassol Port and a mere 15 minutes away from town. Enjoy the beautiful sandy beach or head for the clear blue water, which is quite shallow and quite safe for children. If you enjoy windsurfing, you are in the right place! There are other beaches too, like the Curium beach, which is absolutely stunning. However, the waves are higher here. The Pissouri beach has many water sports, as well as a small school for scuba diving.
If you are a sports enthusiast, you can choose from football, volleyball, tennis and horse riding. There is even a golf course for those who want to play something not so adrenalin pumping. While on the beach, you must definitely try the water-sports that are available.
Head to Kolossi Castle to take in a bit of history associated with the knights of the Templar. Learn about the sieges by the Genoese and Mameluke invaders, as well as the relics that are preserved here. Next, you can head to the Kykkos monastery, the wealthiest in Cyprus, which was founded in the year 1092. Move on to see the temples of Aphrodite, Adonis and Hercules, which were important temples during the Roman Empire. There is also the Acropolis, which was actually a fortress initially. If you enjoy mountains, head to the Troodos Mountains. Pause along the way to take in the picturesque view. Strange as it may seem, there is even a ghost town in Famagusta. Though you will not be allowed in, as it’s considered a no man’s land after the Turks invaded Cyprus, it is worth pausing over.
Being the Mediterranean, the weather in Limassol is bright and sunny all the year around. Summer, of course, is a little hot, but the breeze from the ocean cools it in the evenings. A visit to Limassol will surely make you want to stay on!
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