Limassol the second largest city of Cyprus, with a population of 135.000 is the centre of its wine-making industry, and an important commercial and tourist centre.
Is situated at the south coast of Cyprus (see
below for Limassol
maps) and is the
island's largest seaside resort. The town's carefree holiday atmosphere,
with wide seafront promenade and bustling little shopping streets, is
matched by the gaiety and lively character of its people.
Concentrated chiefly on the eastern side of Limassol, all types of
holiday accommodation have been built close to the sea. These range from
luxury hotels to apartments and villas. Near them are a wide range of
tavernas pubs, discos and nightclubs. There are numerous beaches to
choose from. some very popular during midsummer with the convenience of
changing rooms, showers, cafes and bars, others quite uncrowned,
particularly those on the outskirts of town, such as the sandy beach
Known as "Ladies Mlle', west of the new harbour. Limassol also has an
attractive, newly-completed marina equipped with every facility for the
yachtsman.