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Limassol (in Greek Lemesos), is the second largest city in Cyprus with a population of 94,600. Every year, this very lively and popular city attracts a huge majority of the tourists coming to Cyprus. The 3km seafront is referred to as the tourist area and it's overflowing with luxurious hotels and apartments, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops.
To reach the old part of the city you take the No 30 bus which runs along the sea-front from Amuthus Hotel to the Old Port and the new harbor. The bus runs from 7.00am - 7.00 pm and if you want to visit the Old City and town center be sure to get off at the last stop along the seafront (get off here otherwise you'll be taken to the new harbor which is about 2km away).
Limassol Old Town
The area around the old Medieval Castle is full of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy a drink and a meal and even a game of tavli.
Of course Limassol is famous not only for the castle in town but for Kolossi Castle (west of the city - 20 min drive), once the headquarters of the Crusaders and famous for Commandaria wine.
Other popular attractions include the temple of Apollo, Ancient Kourion, Amathus and the September wine festival.
The old town is definitely the heart of the city. It's full of traditional restaurants, a lovely shopping center and the popular pedestrianized cobbled street of St Andrews which runs parallel to the seafront.
Whilst you're here, check out the Nut Cracker House on St Andrews Street which is full of local delicacies which the manager Pambos will be only to happy to show you.
Shopping in LimassolIf you're looking for trendy shops then head for Anexartiseas Street where you'll find popular stores such as Zara. There's also an indoor shopping center (Greek Agora = market) and along the seafront is the very popular Debenhams which can be found all over the island. However, if you like your clothes made to measure there are many excellent tailors and shoemakers offering this service.
The popular Makarios Avenue (Leoforos Arhiepiskopou Makariou) is full of chic and trendy designer fashion shops, and others selling crystal and Lladro porcelain. There's also the Bear Factory where you can have a bear made to measure and the recently opened 'Costas' has a large terrace where you can sit and enjoy the sunshine and your favorite drink.
Cinemas...The Othello cinema can be found in Lefteris Street and the multi-complex cinema can be found in the tourist area at the following address: K-Cineplex, Ariadnis, 8 Mouttagiaka website.
Markets...The daily municipal market is located behind the Central Bus Station on Georgiou Gennadiou and sells fresh fruit, veg, fish, meats, honey, flowers and loads of spices (closes around 2ish).
Galleries...There are many local galleries in the Old City and also a museum dedicated to car rallies...more info on attractions in and around town
Carnival...The very popular Lemesos Carnival is held in February.
Wine FestivalThe internationally famous Wine Festival is celebrated during September in the Municipal Gardens overlooking the seafront. The gardens also have a small zoo and cafe and are full of trees, shrubs and flowers which make this a wonderful place to escape the searing heat of June, July and August.
To visit some of the places of interest which are located outside the city center it's a good idea to hire a car or you can easily take a bus from the Central Bus Station on Georgiou Gennadiou in the Old Town. Be sure to get a bus timetable from here or from the local Cyprus Tourist Offices on the seafront next to the Continental Hotel.
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