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- A1 motorway to the north, to Nicosia
- A5 motorway to the east, to Larnaca
- A6 motorway to the west, to Paphos
- The Beach Road
- Makarios Avenue
- Griva Digeni (which transforms into Kolonakou/Spyros Kyprianou later to the east)
- Limassol Old Town: recently renovated, especially around the
Limassol Castle area
. - Limassol Castle
- Akti Olympion, a 7-km beach-side walking park area stretching from Municipal Gardens to the Old Port.
- The ancient city of
Amathus
- The ancient city of
Kourion
(outside Limassol) - Kolossi Castle (outside Limassol)
- Governor's Beach (outside Limassol), long sandy beach with many beach-side fish restaurants, and a beautiful white stone coast to the west.
- Lady's Mile Beach (outside Limassol), long mostly-pebbly, partly sandy beach with several beach-side fish restaurants. Try watching birds at the salt lake nearby. Note that there is a military air base in the area.
- Visit the Limassol Wine Festival, every September.
- Party during the Limassol Carnival, every February/March. Truly Colorful!
- Watch the Cyprus Rally every Autumn.
- Get drunk at the Potamos Yermasoyias (aka "Galatex") which has plenty of entertainment in the pubs, night clubs and cafes on the street and in the surrounding area.
- Visit one of the traditional buzukia (tavern with live music).
- Explore the Limassol Castle and nearby Old Town area.
- Visit Anexartisias street in the Old Town, a popular shopping area for both tourists and locals.
- Take a stroll on the seafront Akti Olympion in the evening.
- Take a walk on the wooden promenade along the sea opposite the archeological site of Kingdom of Amathus.
- Drive down to the Kourion (15 km) area offers sites of historic importance, namely The House of Achilles, and The Altar of Appollo and spectacular views of the Curium Beach.
- The Municipal Garden along the beach road is a good place to spend some time and catch some interesting flora. However, the zoo is not that great.
- Kyrenia Nautical Club, a beach-side tavern in Yermasoyia tourist area (opposite Mirage traffic lights). Traditional Cypriot fish meze.
- Syrian Arab Friendship Club, Lebanese-style tavern/restaurant with excellent meze. Located in Yermasoyia tourist area.
- Ocean Basket, fish restaurant at My Mall.
- Draught Microbrewery. Restaurant and bar located in the Carob Mill next to the Limassol Castle. Specializes in grills.
- Tapas Bar, tapas with a local twist, located opposite St. Raphel hotel (next to Chesters). Also known for expensive, but good shisha (hookah).
- Pralina Blu, beach-side restaurant, and cafe located opposite to McDonalds / Luna Park in the Yermasoyia tourist area. Mediterranean cuisine.
- Columbia Steakhouse located in Old Town.
- Roku. Japanese Restaurant.
- Chesters. Irish-style bar located in tourist area opposite St. Raphel hotel. Good selection of beers and food.
- Draught Microbrewery. Restaurant and bar located in the Carob Mill next to the Limassol Castle. Has its own small beer brewery.
- Molly Malones. Irish-style bar located in tourist area opposite Elias Beach hotel. Good selection of beers and food.
- Pralina Blu, beach-side restaurant, and cafe located opposite to McDonalds / Luna Park in the tourist area.
- 7Seas. Located in Old Town. Probably the classiest live music nightclub in the town.
- Dolce. Located next to Amathus excavation. A nightclub which often has live music and international DJs.
- The traditional shopping streets are Ayios Andreas and Anexartisias street. These streets provide an ambiance of the old cobbled path lanes, away from the modern city.
- Several western style supermarkets ( Carrefour, Debenhams, LIDL, Orphanidies etc.) are spread across the city and warehouse-style shopping centers have mushroomed on the outskirts of the city. My Mall is the biggest shopping center in the area, located to the west of New Port.
- Sea Sponges is a popular product of Cyprus, used as a bath/face scrub. Loofa is used as a bath scrub. Available at most tourist/souvenir shops. Also, there is a Sea Sponges Exhibition at the roundabout at the Old Port. However, sea sponges may be pricey!
- The Lefkara Lace and other lace products may be brought from Limassol or any other city than Lefkara itself, as they may be often overpriced in Lefkara, due to a large number of tourists flocking there, especially during the tourist season.
- Opening hours for most shops are M-F 9 AM-1 PM / 3 PM-7 PM (siesta time in between, outside of the tourist area most smaller shops are not open on Wednesday afternoons) and Saturdays 9 AM-2 PM. Only some convenience stores (Periptero in Greek) would be open 24 hours on all days.
Limassol, Cyprus © Leonid Mamchenkov/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus © Leonid Mamchenkov/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus © Wknight94 talk/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0
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Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol (Greek: Λεμεσός) is the second largest city (after the capital, Nicosia) of Cyprus. Following the Turkish invasion in 1974, it has become the principal seaport and has also developed into a significant tourist destination.
Limassol is the second largest town in Cyprus after Nicosia, with a population of approximately 200 000. Apart from being a major tourist destination, it is also a principal hub for international business in Cyprus. This gives Limassol a more cosmopolitan feel compared to other district centers. Recent renovation projects in the old town and old port area are seeking to rejuvenate the historic center, making it more accessible and interesting for sightseeing.
Public transport in Limassol is served by buses. Limassol is connected to other cities in Cyprus via intercity buses.
The city is a highway hub, Limassol crosses some motorways:
Limassol, Cyprus
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Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol (Greek: Λεμεσός) is the second largest city (after the capital, Nicosia) of Cyprus. Following the Turkish invasion in 1974, it has become the principal seaport and has also developed into a significant tourist destination.
Limassol is the second largest town in Cyprus after Nicosia, with a population of approximately 200 000. Apart from being a major tourist destination, it is also a principal hub for international business in Cyprus. This gives Limassol a more cosmopolitan feel compared to other district centers. Recent renovation projects in the old town and old port area are seeking to rejuvenate the historic center, making it more accessible and interesting for sightseeing.
Public transport in Limassol is served by buses. Limassol is connected to other cities in Cyprus via intercity buses.
The city is a highway hub, Limassol crosses some motorways:
Also, there is also the B8 road from city to Troodos Mountains in the north.
The city has two international airports: Larnaca International Airport (situated ~50 km (31 mi) north-east from the city) and Paphos International Airport (situated ~50 km (31 mi) north-west from the city).
Limassol has a Subtropical-Mediterranean climate with warm to hot and dry summers and very mild winters, which are separated by short springs and autumns which are generally warm and pleasant. From December to March the weather is unsettled and can be rainy and windy but you can also often expect great amounts of sunshine averaging around 6 hours a day. During this season there are a few days when the daytime highs might not exceed 12 °C (54 °F) and the nighttime lows might be as low as 2 °C (36 °F) but usually the temperature ranges from 16 °C (61 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F) in the day and from 7 °C (45 °F) to 12 °C (54 °F) in the night. Rain tends to be heavy this time of the year and thunderstorms occur often though they usually do not last for a long time. Snow in Limassol is a very rare occurrence and usually falls mixed with rain every 7–13 years.
Source:
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Limassol
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Limassol, Cyprus: Port Information
Cruise liners dock at New Port.
It is located approximately 3 miles from downtown. Usually, cruise companies provide shuttle service to the center (free). Besides, one can get there on a bus. It takes about half an hour to reach the center on foot.
Cruise terminal has great facilities.
It is located approximately 3 miles from downtown. Usually, cruise companies provide shuttle service to the center (free). Besides, one can get there on a bus. It takes about half an hour to reach the center on foot.
Cruise terminal has great facilities.
Get around Limassol, Cyprus
The three main roads are:
By bus
The bus service has recently been upgraded, with more routes and better schedules, however, waiting times may still be long. The principal tourist route is #30, serving the beach road from Le Meridien hotel up to New Port (Old Port after 6 pm), which runs approximately every 15 minutes. You can find detailed information and maps on the EMEL bus company website.
By taxi
Taxi is the most popular means of transportation for tourists, but are expensive and it is common to ignore meters. Of late, share taxis too are popular and may work out to a more reasonable fare.
By bicycle
The beach road has a dedicated bicycle lane stretching from the Old Port to Dasoudi area. Keep in mind that in summer it gets very hot.
Transport Rental
Cars, scooters, and bicycles can be hired easily, however, keep in mind that locals have a relaxed approach to Highway Code.
What to see in Limassol, Cyprus
What to do in Limassol, Cyprus
Sport
For a taste of local sport, visit the home games of the local clubs: AEL, Apollonas, and Aris. All three compete in the first division of the Cyprus Soccer and Basketball leagues. Recently Apollonas' football and AEL's basketball teams have enjoyed considerable success in European competitions. So you never know, you might be lucky and catch a Manchester United visit. Expect double a figure score in such a case. Tickets are relatively cheap. However, football hooliganism is a problem as of late, so take care.
An annual marathon event takes place every February, the Limassol Marathon GSO. Limassol Marathon GSO is expanding into a big athletic celebration where Marathon runners from all over the world will meet to compete and at the same time enjoy a memorable experience race.
What to eat and drink in Limassol, Cyprus
Eat
Kebab can be optimum for a relatively cheap, fresh and filling meal. Be careful with colorful "tourist" cafes since those are often over-priced and offer low quality conventional sandwiches or English Breakfasts. Mousaka or Kleftiko are popular, however, your best bet (especially if you are hungry), is a traditional Cyprus Meze (either of the meat or fish variety), which usually includes a myriad of small hot and cold dishes for a reasonable price.
Try targeting restaurants that cater to the locals. You should not encounter a client/waiter language barrier as virtually everyone speaks English.
All major western chains are present, e.g. McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Friday's, Bennigan's, Goodies, Nandos et al.!
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Drink
Drinking water: It is generally safe to drink water directly from the tap. Most apartments/hotels would have a separate tap provided along with the sink, for water that bypasses the storage tank on the roof.
Limassol has the reputation among locals of being the party capital of Cyprus. When Ayia Napa hibernates in the winter, Limassol powers on drawing much of the local clientele especially during the carnival season.
The Potamos Yermasoyia tourist area is littered with countless bars and pubs to cater for everyone's tastes and budget. The old medieval town center is more popular with the locals and offers classier but pricier establishments. Most hotels will also have a variety of in-house bars (either with a local or international twist), which are open to nonresidents too.
Sport is religion here and sports bars abound. Football is in your face everywhere, especially the British and Greek leagues. Being here during a European or World cup competition finals stage is only next best to attend the real thing.
Zivania is the equivalent local version of Grappa or Eau de Vie. Drink frozen zivania shots at your peril.
Commandaria is a sweet dessert wine and a specialty of Limassol is worth tasting especially after a meze.
Mid-range
Splurge
Shopping in Limassol, Cyprus
Safety in Limassol, Cyprus
Cyprus is a remarkably safe country, with very little violent crime. However, it is wise to be careful when accepting drinks from strangers since there have been numerous occasions of muggings.
Note also that the numerous Cypriot "cabarets" are not what their name implies but rather brothels associated with organized crime.
Note also that the numerous Cypriot "cabarets" are not what their name implies but rather brothels associated with organized crime.
Language spoken in Limassol, Cyprus
Greek is the official language. Almost all Cypriots in the tourist areas speak excellent English.
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