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Visiting around Limassol
07/04/2010 – 6:16 pm | Comments Off

In Limassol for holidays to enjoy the sun and the beautiful beaches? Do not forget to allocate sometime to venture a bit inland, away from the cost. There are many interesting sightseeing spots towards the Troodos mountains….

The Akrotiri Peninsula
11/03/2010 – 4:31 pm | Comments Off

The Akrotiri environmental, educational and information Centre, which overlooks the Akrotiri Salt lake, is being set up as part of a wider environmental plan for the area.
The centre has been opened in recognition …

Kolossi Castle (2)
11/03/2010 – 4:23 pm | Comments Off

The land at Kolossi was phenome­nally valuable and produced cotton, wheat, sugar and excellent wines. The development and promotion of wines was actively encouraged by the Hospitallers, and the renowned sweet local red, …

Kolossi Castle (1)
11/03/2010 – 4:22 pm | Comments Off

Kolossi Castle, which is located in the Kolossi area in Lemesos and near to where our villas Mosaica, Aretousa and Amorosa are situated, has played an important role in both the military and economic …

Limassol Carob Mill (2)
11/03/2010 – 4:20 pm | Comments Off

With the re-development of the Carob Mill complex as a cultural and tourist centre amidst the backdrop of Limassol Castle, it is fitting that one of the Carob mill’s main attractions should concentrate …

Limassol Carob Mill (1)
11/03/2010 – 4:18 pm | Comments Off

This is becoming a very trendy area of the old Limassol (Lemesos) town. Very chic restaurants and taverns dot the place which becomes very busy during the evening and well into the night….

Limassol Castle
11/03/2010 – 4:17 pm | Comments Off

The Limassol Castle, with its colourful and turbulent history, is located behind the old port, within the old town.
The present structure was built in the 16th century on the site of an earlier …

Limassol: Vibrant Seaside Resort
11/03/2010 – 4:16 pm | Comments Off

Lemesos (Limassol in English) is the second largest city in Cyprus stretching along the island’s southern coast. Lemesos, to which visitors from overseas come visiting all year round, has a central location …

Limassol: Places to Visit
11/03/2010 – 4:14 pm | Comments Off

Kolossi Castle
Located at the Kolossi village, this excellent example of military architecture was constructed by the Knights of St. John in the 13th century and then rebuilt in the 15th century. Its an …