Lusso Travel Ltd, No. 1 Glasshouse - 1LG1,
Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK10 4TG
From fine dining and centuries-old wine routes to seaside strolls, ancient castles and artisan villages, Limassol offers rich rewards for curious, cultured travellers.
Limassol’s pedestrianised seafront, port and marina are great to potter around in, with plenty of high-end shops, waterside cafes, bars and smart restaurants.
East of Limassol lies the great archaeological site of Amathus as well as Governor’s Beach with its tavernas, showers, beach umbrellas and loungers.
To the west are three especially fine attractions: the Greco-Roman Kourion complex, the Crusader castle of Kolossi and the Wine Museum at Erimi.
Spreading in an arc north of Limassol are the Troodos foothills, dotted with hill villages known for their production of wine, olives and citrus fruits.
Particularly attractive is the village of Omodos, laid out around a monastery and large cobbled square and surrounded by vineyards.
Multicultural Limassol is Cyprus’s second city and the island’s gastronomic capital, with no shortage of both traditional and modern restaurants. Several are helmed by celebrity chefs, including Ristorante Locatelli and Matsuhisa Limassol at the 5-star hotel, AMARA.
Wine lovers are particularly well catered for, firstly by the city’s wine festival in September, but also by the excellent wine museum in the nearby village of Erini, and by the region’s three wine routes (there are three more in Paphos), which provide the lowdown on over 5,000 years of wine production on the island.
Along the city’s seafront a 16-kilometre pedestrian and cycle path links the old town with sandy beaches further east. Leave the coast behind and you’ll find a number of fascinating archaeological sites, the great Crusader castle of Kolossi and a wealth of pretty hill villages to explore, including Lefkara, known worldwide for its delicate lace embroidery and exquisite silver craftsmanship.
Bask in infinite views of the bright blue sea from every corner of this sleek hotel. Crisp and contemporary, AMARA is one of Limassol’s finest hotels, showcasing modern luxury, gourmet restaurants, a lavish spa, a great kids’ club and an excellent beachfront location.
Set along a stretch of Limassol’s soft, sandy beach, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa has been recently redesigned with the modern traveller in mind. Its style is contemporary, its atmosphere is chic, and its amenities are undoubtedly luxurious. Best of all, it has features just for adults plus a bundle of activities for active children too.