The South Coast town of Limassol is the islands largest seaside resort and the main commercial port on the island .Acting as a magnificent backdrop to the town which spreads for over 10 kilometres along the coast are the Troodos Mountains.

Since the middle ages Limassol has been known to traders for its wine and sugar cane .It is the second largest town of Cyprus with a population of around 135000 it is the centre of the wine making industry and an important commercial tourist centre The wide seafront promenade and the bustling little shopping streets are matched by the lively character of its people. The atmosphere is fun- loving and the nightlife hectic. Limassol stages some of the islands best known festivals, including the September Wine Festival and the Pre- Lenten Carnival with bands ,gaily decorated floats dancing and singing.

Limassol has a local archaeological museum a folk art museum. There is also the medieval castle at Kolossi where Richard the Lionheart and the Knights of St John stayed on their way to the Holyland. and the ruins of the ancient kingdom of Amathus.

11 miles west of Limassol is Kourion, such a huge archaeological site that you drive around it . There you will find the full size Amphitheatre looking out to the sea .Here in the summer months plays and concerts are held. Nearby is The sanctuary of Apollo and the remains of the Stadium.

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• About Cyprus
• Cyprus History
• Paphos Resort Information
• Shops
• Market
• Chemists
• Banks
• Latchi
• The Akamas Area
• Nicosia
• The Troodos Mountains