Cyprus Villas – Local Area

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and is the sunniest and hottest of all the other islands. It has a superb climate and excellent tourist infrastructure. It is a country of infinite variety with wooded and mountainous terrain, sandy beaches, forests, and fascinating coastlines.

Limassol Local Area

The Apollo Temple
The Limassol Carnival
Aphrodite RockCyprus: an Island of legends
The mountains are dotted with picturesque little villages where traditional Cypriot hospitality is in abundance and where the nectar village wine, untouched by chemicals or mechanical processes can be sampled.
There is also superb mountain scenery, forests, fascinating coastlines, beaches and places of great historical importance.
With its exceptionally friendly mild Mediterranean climate: short mild winters and long warm summers with about 340 days of sunshine per year, it can offer something for every taste: Swimming, Scuba diving, Wind surfing, Sailing, Snorkeling, Tennis, walking, mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, bird watching, fishing, golf and skiing.

The historic Kourion Theater near LimassolThe legendary birthplace of Aphrodite
The Republic of Cyprus, birth place of The Goddess Aphrodite, and EU member since May 2004, is an island of legends with nine thousand years of cultural legacy and history where the footsteps of diverse historic figures such as St. Paul, Alexander the Great and Leonardo da Vinci can be retraced. In Cyprus, and side by side, one can find Byzantine churches, crusader castles, Gothic churches, Venetian forts, ancient vineyards, frescoed monasteries, citrus orchards, sandy beaches & Roman mosaic floors, cosmopolitan town and a modern network of roads & motorways and excellent tourist infrastructure. It is also where the Goddess Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, first emerged from the sea. Ever since ancient times, Cyprus has had many names, stressing its natural beauty: Aeria, Galenia, Euploia, Makaria, Kyprida Ourania, Perikalle, Aphrodisia and the Island of Love.

Sunset at a Limassol beachA tradition of celebration and hospitality
Limassol is a vibrant seaside city and is the centre of the wine industry and a bustling holiday resort with an old tradition of celebration and hospitality. In February during the Carnival, masked revellers roam the streets playing music, and dancing. September, is the time for the Wine Festival which is a wine extravaganza where wine flows freely for everyone to enjoy for a whole week. Our Limassol Villas: Villa Mosaica, Villa Aretousa and Villa Amorosa, are located within easy reach of the cosmopolitan life of Limassol, about 8 minutes drive away as well as the beautiful Kourion Beach which is just a 7 minute drive away. There are also numerous archaeological sites in the area, such as the ancient city of Kourion and it’s unique historical theatre which still stages classical and modern productions. Kourion is also a major , all year round, paragliding launching site used by local Cypriot pilots and a large number of visitors from abroad.

Relax on the Beach near LimassolAmenities near our Limassol Villas: Mosaica, Amorosa & Aretousa
Villa Mosaica, Villa Amorosa and Villa Aretousa are all located in a quiet neighbourhood of the Kolossi area of Limassol. There are four local supermarkets, four restaurants, a pizzeria (Pizza Mania), two local pubs, a café-galateria, two confectionaries, a bakery and a pharmacy, all at a walking distance from the Villas.
Further at about 2 & 3 Km away are more restaurants, supermarkets, pubs and bars. The two largest Hyper markets in the Limassol area are about 8 minutes away by car.
Limassol city centre itself is at a 7 minutes drive from the Villas. Limassol offers an endless choice of shopping, restaurants, taverns, pubs, clubs and night life entertainment. The beautiful Kourion beach on the Mediterranean, with three restaurants right on the beach, is about 6 minutes away by car.

The beach near LimassolLocal activities and entertainment
Swimming, Scuba diving, Wind surfing, Sailing, Snorkeling, Tennis, walking, mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, bird watching, fishing, golf and skiing. Golf courses at the Secret Valley, Aphrodite Hills and Vikla.
The “Fasouri Watermania” Water Park, featuring the largest selection of attractions and slides in Cyprus, and is very popular with children, is just a 6 minutes drive from the Villa. Local taxis (including mini-buses for large groups) are reasonably priced, and are available on 24 hours, 7 days a week and can easily be called by telephone for a pick-up from or to the Villas at any time. A wide selection of Limassol restaurants & taverns will deliver ready meals to the Villas based on a telephone order.

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