THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE OF LIMASSOL
A PROMINENT MEDIEVAL FORTRESS Limassol Castle is a prominent medieval fortress located in the heart of Limassol’s historical old town. Located near the Old Port area of Limassol, the structure…
LIMASSOL’S FALSE ECONOMY
A CLASSIC FALSE ECONOMY SCENARIO Cyprus is experiencing a classic false economy scenario, where strong macroeconomic headlines, such as high GDP growth and low inflation, mask severe domestic inequalities. Whilst…
LIMASSOL ZOO
A ZOO IN THE PUBLIC GARDENS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS The Limassol Zoo has a long and varied history that encapsulates the city of Limassol today. Located in the city’s heart, it…
MY VISIT TO THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL 2025
DRINKING WINE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER LIMASSOL’S PREMIER ANNUAL EVENT Taking place at the Limassol Municipal Gardens, this multi-day event offers visitors unlimited wine tastings, traditional Cypriot cuisine, live folk music,…
FASOURI WATERMANIA WATERPARK IN LIMASSOL
FASOURI WATERMANIA LIMASSOL THE BIGGEST WATERPARK IN CYPRUS Limassol’s Fasouri Watermania waterpark is the largest in Cyprus. Covering over 100,000 square metres, it is also one of the largest in…
THE NEOLITHIC SITE OF SHILLOUROKAMBOS
AN IMPORTANT NEOLITHIC SITE IN THE DISTRICT OF LIMASSOL VALUABLE INSIGHTS Shillourokambos is a defining Neolithic site in Cyprus. It remains an important archaeological ruin, providing valuable insights into early…
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…
THE OLDEST VENETIAN BRIDGE IN LIMASSOL
A VENETIAN BRIDGE OFTEN OVERLOOKED OFTEN OVERLOOKED There are several Venetian bridges in Cyprus, but most of these are found in rural mountainous areas crossing small streams and rivers. Often…
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.…