Limassol TravelWhat can Limassol travel offer you? Well, Limassol (or Lemessos to the Cypriots) is the island’s second largest city, and lies in the southwest of Cyprus after the capital Nicosia. Tourism in the area has grown rapidly over the last decade, and it now offers some of the most luxurious hotels in Cyprus and wonderful facilities for travellers. Since the 1974 invasion, the area has taken over from Famagusta as the main shipping location for Greek Cypriots, and like many other port cities, it has become a bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis. Despite the modernisation though, the city is still a must for history lovers so Limassol travel really does offer something for everyone!
Around the CityTo the west of the city is the Akrotiri Peninsula which is home to a British military base. The British soldiers can often be spotted spending their leisure time in the city’s bars and restaurants.To the east, north of the motorway to Larnaca you can find round stone houses believed to be from the Early Stone Age. You can see the houses in a village called Kalavasos, as well as in Choirokoitia. Near Kalavasos village is also a Bronze Age cemetery called Ayois Dimitros which holds royal graves from this period. The Limassol district is also at the centre of the wine trade in Cyprus, and the area boasts huge wineyards reaching out to the Troodos foothills. You can experience the fabulous wines during the city’s annual wine festival and the Lent carnival. Keo, the country’s biggest alcohol manufacturer, also has its winery and brewery based here, and you can tour both during normal working hours. Nightlife in the City
The city’s nightlife is sometimes overlooked due to the fame of Ayia Napa, but it is definitely still worth checking out especially as it boasts a more local crowd andprobably the most authentic Cyprus nightlife. Rumours Bar is probably the most famous venue, and with good reason. The drinks are decently priced, and there is a nice outdoor area with couches as well as dance floor inside. It usually attracts a cool crowd and has a lively atmosphere. Red Bar is another favourite and it gets packed out most weekends as some excellent DJ’s play here. This is a great place to party with the locals, as not that many tourists have discovered it yet! You will also find beach-side bars available during the summer season; Guaba Bar for example is a chill-out bar with bean bag seats. They often hold beach parties, which usually offer trance music. Also look out for Waves Beach Bar, which has both indoor and outdoor areas. It normally draws an older crowd than other Cyprus nightspots and is considered quite upmarket. The music here covers all tastes. See also:
The Ruins at Kourion
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