Limassol, the cosmopolitan city of Cyprus, was known till Medieval Times as Nemesos. The city was named Nemesos, meaning In Between, due to the fact it was situated in between Kourion and Amathous, two ancient city kingdoms. Limassol caters to all holidaymakers looking to enjoy a wonderful beach holiday combined with some cultural and historic sightseeing!
Whether you are an adventure junkie, a culture buff or simply looking to live-the-high-life just for a few days, there is a Greek Island tailored to your needs and wants! Take a look:
Throughout history Cyprus has always been a destination sought by conquerors due to its strategic location being situated amongst the crossroads of Europe and Asia. This is one of the reasons so many ancient nations passed through the island at some point in time. Limassol’s Kourion dates back to the 12th century and is today one of the most important archaeological sites found on the island as well as globally.
As you all already know, there is always something going in Limassol! Limassol is known as the cultural and cosmopolitan hub of Cyprus, and no matter what time of year you visit Limassol, you are bound to stumble upon a cultural festival! We have put together a list of Limassol’s top annual events, take a look and make your pick!
Family holidays entail lots of planning beforehand. Questions like, “Where will we take them?” and “Will they have fun?” always pop into our minds when planning to take our kids on holiday. To all parents out there, we’ve got good news for you! Cyprus is a haven for children! Besides the many sun-kissed bays children love, we have put together 5 fun attractions made for your kids!
Overlooking Troodos Mountain as well as the crystalline blue waters of the Episkopi Bay, the fascinating Olive Park, known as Oleastro is tucked away in the heart of Anogyra, one of the island’s timeless and traditional villages. Dotting the hill slopes of Mosfilovounos, the stoned-built Olive Oil Park is surrounded by blossoming olive trees, transporting its visitors to the past.
As all travellers confess, Cyprus is a heaven for all food lovers and the best way to sample all the local dishes is trying the Cyprus Meze. In matter of seconds your table will overflow with more than 30 small dishes filled with Cyprus specialities, from fresh salads to delicious dips and main dishes all for you! Enjoy this mouth-watering culinary experience!
Take a sneak peek at the Top 10 Cyprus Meze Dishes and remember, we are not to blame if you find yourself craving for traditional Cypriote food…just hop on a plane headed for Cyprus!