LIMASSOL LIGHTS ITS CHRISTMAS TREE
THIS YEAR’S FESTIVE SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS Huge crowds were present to witness the city’s official grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Limassol’s Marina Square, ushering in the beginning of this…
MY VISIT TO THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL
DRINKING WINE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER LIMASSOL’S PREMIER ANNUAL EVENT A VIBRANT CELEBRATION OF CYPRIOT WINE CULTURE The Limassol Wine Festival is a vibrant annual celebration of the island’s grape harvest…
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 when the…
THE PISCOPOU BRIDGE BY THE VILLAGE OF FINI
A MOUNTAIN LANDMARK A RICH HISTORICAL NARRATIVE The Piskopou Bridge, often referred to as ‘Piskopos Crossing,’ is a notable architectural and historical landmark located by the village of Fini, in…
WHAT’S ON IN LIMASSOL & SURROUNDING AREAS
WHAT’S ON IN LIMASSOL THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO A guide to what’s on in Limassol & surrounding areas including recommendations, day trips, activities, various things to do,…
MY VISIT TO THE MONASTERY OF THE HOLY CROSS IN THE VILLAGE OF OMODOS
THE MONASTERY IN THE MOUNTAINS By Irene Charalambous A PERFECT BACKDROP FOR BOTH CONTEMPLATION & PRAYER Nestled in the picturesque village of Omodos, the Monastery of the Holy Cross stands…
LIMASSOL’S CLEAN-UP MISSION
A SHINING EXAMPLE OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT MONTHLY VOLUNTEER-LED MISSIONS The City Friends Club is a non-profit organisation that organises monthly volunteer-led clean-up missions all over the City of Limassol. Their…
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LIMASSOL
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LIMASSOL A LONG HISTORY Cyprus has always been strategically and commercially important and various civilizations throughout history have sought to control the island because of this.…
SOUVENIR HUNTING IN LIMASSOL’S ST. ANDREWS STREET
ONE OF LIMASSOL’S OLDEST STREETS FOR SHOPPING A VIBRANT ESSENCE I decided to visit St. Andrews Street in Limassol, as I wanted to buy some souvenirs before travelling on. The…
LIMASSOL ZOO
A ZOO IN THE PUBLIC GARDENS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS The Limassol Zoo, located in the heart of the city is the oldest zoo on the island and has a long and…