SOUVENIR HUNTING IN LIMASSOL’S ST. ANDREWS STREET
ONE OF LIMASSOL’S OLDEST STREETS FOR SHOPPING A VIBRANT ESSENCE Wanting to buy some souvenirs before travelling on, I decided to visit Limassol’s St. Andrews Street, which runs parallel to…
THE MONASTERY OF THE VIRGIN MARY SFALANGIOTISSA
AN EASY RELAXING ESCAPE A MONASTERY FOR NUNS NEAR LIMASSOL Tracing its origins back to the 11th century, this monastery lies approximately 6 km east of the City of Limassol.…
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LIMASSOL
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LIMASSOL A LONG HISTORY Cyprus has always been strategically and commercially important, and various civilisations throughout history have sought to control the island because of this.…
THE JAMI JEDID MOSQUE IN LIMASSOL
BUILT TO COMMEMORATE VICTORY OVER NAPOLEON BONAPERTE A MONUMENT TO VICTORY There are several monuments around the world commemorating victories against the once mighty armies of French usurper Napoleon Bonaparte.…
THE MILLOMERIS WATERFALL IN THE TROODOS MOUNTAINS
THE MILLOMERIS WATERFALL A SECLUDED SPOT The Millomeris Waterfall in the Troodos Mountains is a secluded spot of natural beauty that is located southeast of the village of Platres, within…
THE MOLOS SEAFRONT PROMENADE IN LIMASSOL
A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT IN THE HEART OF LIMASSOL Running along the western side of the Limassol seafront, the Molos promenade, also known as the Molos Park, is a popular coastal…
THE PUBLIC GARDENS IN LIMASSOL
A GREAT DAY OUT OFFICIALLY OPENED IN 1888 The history of public gardens in Limassol, also known as ‘Limassol Municipal Gardens’, dates back to the late 19th century. It was…
THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL 2025
😉 BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER 😉 🍷WHEN IS THE WINE FESTIVAL HAPPENING THIS YEAR? 🍷 The Limassol wine festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year in Cyprus.…
THE KOLOSSI CASTLE IN LIMASSOL
THE CASTLE NEAR THE VILLAGE OF KOLOSSI A LIMASSOL LANDMARK Kolossi Castle, situated 10 kilometres west of Limassol, is a remarkable example of medieval military architecture. Its history is deeply…
MY VISIT TO THE MONASTERY OF THE HOLY CROSS IN THE VILLAGE OF OMODOS
A MONASTERY IN THE MOUNTAINS By Irene Charalambous A PERFECT BACKDROP FOR BOTH CONTEMPLATION & PRAYER A TESTAMENT TO THE ISLAND’S RICH HERITAGE The Monastery of the Holy Cross in…