LIFE IS GOOD IN LIMASSOL

Combining its roles as the second largest city, the island's main port, the center of the wine industry and a bustling holiday resort, Limassol emerges as a spirited and cosmopolitan seaside town. Limassol is the "city of fun" as it's called in Cyprus.

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, with its fun-loving reputation and the best nightlife on the island.

In 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 restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars and clubs. There are numerous beaches to choose from. some very popular during midsummer with the convenience of changing rooms, showers, cafes and bars, others quite uncrowded, 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 a yachtsman. As advertised by the CTO, Cyprus is the island for all seasons. Due to its endless sandy beaches, mountain tops and rural landscapes, Cyprus has become a top destination for extreme sports enthusiasts. Kite surfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, mountain and snowboarding are to name a few but if one isn't enough you could always stopover at the annual Extreme sports festival at the end of June to observe, learn or even take part in a wide range of activities.

If you prefer a more relaxed stay, you may want to check out Limassol's Agrotourism holidays. You can experience the slow rhythms of rural life as you pass through the countryside, watching the locals produce some of the island's specialties and luxury products