CYPRUS is the most easterly and the third largest of the Mediterranean islands after Sicily and Sardinia.
Hot dry summers are followed by mild winters, with many near deserted beaches, it is little wonder Cyprus has become a popular destination.
The busy town of Limassol stretches along the coast for about nine miles, there are sandy beaches and clear sea making it poplar for sunbathing, swimming and water sports Running parallel to the beach for some distance is a promenade perfect for a gentle stroll or if you're more energetic a jog, the meandering path adds a nice touch to Limassol's beach front.
The night life is kept to one area and can be lively with bars, discos, cabaret, theatre and concerts. The old port is a maze of narrow streets bustling with shops and little arcades, wonderful for wandering around savouring the atmosphere and looking for souvenirs. Once out of the town you are surrounded by the Troodos Mountains a stunning area of outstanding natural beauty. Limassol also makes the ideal jumping off point for all kinds of holidays such as hiking, bird watching, skiing and fishing just to name a few.
Limassol is the wine making centre of Cyprus and every September the town stages a huge festival, it's a truly grand affair where the local wine producers proved liberal amounts of free wine, everyone is welcome. It was the Crusaders who began to nurture a wine industry on the island at Kolossi Castle with the dessert wine Commandaria which claims to be the oldest named wine in the world. Near by is the temple of Apollo the sun god, which might account for the fact that Cyprus has on average 300 hours of sunshine every year making it an all year round destination. In February the town holds its annual carnival from February the 23rd for two weeks with the main procession on march 9.
Please
Note. Since 1974, the Cypriot government has designated Larnaca and Paphos international
airports, and the seaports of Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos, as the only legal
points of entry into and exit from Cyprus. These ports are all in the government-controlled
southern part of the island. Entry or exit via any other air or seaport is not
authorised by the Cypriot government. It is possible for visitors to arrive at
non-designated airports and seaports in the north, but they should not expect
to cross the United Nations-patrolled "green line" to the government-controlled
areas in the south. Such travel is not permitted by the government of Cyprus,
even for transit purposes. Visitors arriving through designated ports of entry
in the south are normally able to cross into the north for day trips. Policy and
procedures regarding such travel are subject to change. Information on this may
be obtained at the U.N. "Buffer Zone" Checkpoint.
