Paphos Hotels & Limassol Cyprus

A major tourist and business centre which expanded dramatically following the Turkish invasion, in recent years tourists have tended this lovely town as installation of modern public services caused severe disruption. Thankfully these works are now complete and Limassol can again look forward to a thriving tourist population. Historically Limassol Castle was the setting for Richard the Lion heart's wedding. The ancient amphitheatre of Kourion is nearby - and if traveling to Paphos on the coast road you can take in the Pissouri coastline as well. Limassol is the preferred tourist destination of many Brittish families.

Places of Interest in Limassol - by Paphos Hotels

Kolossi Castle: 14 km west of Limassol on the road to Pafos. A fine example of military architecture, originally constructed in the 13th century and subsequently rebuilt in its present form in the middle of the 15th century. It served as the Grand Commandery of the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. In the 14th century it came under the domain of the Knights Templar.

Kourion Museum: 14 km west of Lemesos, 4 km before Kourion site, at Episkopi village.
Collection of finds from nearby archaeological sites, exhibited in a beautiful old house.

Kourion:19 km west of Lemesos on the road to Pafos. An important ancient city-kingdom and one of the most spectacular archaeological sites on the island. The magnificent Greco-Roman Theatre was originally built in the 2nd century B.C. and is now used for musical and theatrical performances. The House of Eustolios, originally a private Roman villa, became a public recreation centre during the Early Christian period. The Early Christian basilica dates to the 5th century. The House of Achilles and the House of the Gladiators have beautiful mosaic floors, and the Nymphaeum is an elegant Roman structure. The Stadium is dated to the 2nd century A.D.

Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates: 3 km west of Kourion, on the road to Pafos. Apollo Hylates, God of the Woodland, was the protector of the city of Kourion. The cult of Apollo was celebrated here from the 8th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. Excavations have also revealed other structures of this important sanctuary such as the bath complex, the pilgrim halls, the palaistra and a holy precinct.

Amathus: 11 km east of Lemesos town centre, close to Amathus Hotel. One of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus where, according to mythology, Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne after his battle with the Minotaur. The remains date from the Archaic, Roman and Christian periods.

Dining in Limassol - By Paphos Hotels

Whoever said that civilization started on the table and variety was the spice of life surely had Cyprus in mind. In ancient times it was said that Cyprus invented the art of good living, and the island’s name became synonymous for luxury to both the gods and humans.

Taverns, restaurants and hotels offer French, Italian and nternational menus. But they take pride in preparing Cypriot food and specialties, especially in the taverns and the popular restaurants.

Wines: It is mentioned in the Bible (the story of Solomon) that Cyprus wines are the best in the world. Commandarea, the rich sweet dessert wine of the Crusaders, is in fact, the oldest wine known in the world. It’s fame is wide and takes pride of place.

Cyprus produces a wide range of wines red, white, sweet, dry as well as sherries, vermouth, and ports. The traditional ouzo is a strong distillation of grape juice taken watered, when it looks like milk.