Lemesos, also known as Limassol, is a lively Cypriot coast town with lots of old traditional shops and bars along with plenty of tourist-orientated attractions. The older part of Lemesos has a 14th century castle, medieval fort, archaeological museum, many traditional workshops and an exciting market selling jewellery, silverware, leather goods, lace and pottery. Around the old harbour there are some of the town’s best restaurants serving both traditional dishes and international cuisine. The Yermasogea area offers a great choice of restaurants and lively nightlife where locals mix with partying tourists. Lemesos offers great value last minute holidays with high standard four and five star accommodation.
Families are attracted to the town for its beautiful sandy beaches including Governor’s Beach, Dassoudi Beach and Armonia Beach. Lemesos offers diving courses for beginners and a variety of water sports. Snorkelling, wind surfing, kite surfing, paragliding, wakeboarding, jet-skiing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and the family favourite pedalos are all available from the beaches in Lemesos. The warm clear waters and year round sunshine make perfect conditions for scuba divers with a good choice of dive centres and schools in the resort. There are sites to suit all levels of divers, including the famous Zenobia wreck and Sharks Cove on the Akrotiri Peninsula.
Lemesos is a great base from which to explore the island. Explore the 15th century Kolossi Castle, marvel at the ancient city of Kourion and enjoy a relaxing wine tasting tour in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains. In September Lemesos hosts the annual Wine Festival where the public are treated to wine sampling, folk dancing and live music. There are many excursions to choose from including trips to Paphos, Nicosia and the traditional Cypriot villages of Lefkara and Omodhos. If you take a winter holiday in Lemesos you may get the opportunity to enjoy some skiing on Mount Olympus which is part of the Troodos Mountain range.
Away from the beach there is plenty for families to enjoy on their cheap holidays to Lemesos including water parks, jeep tours, camel rides, golf, go-karting and bowling. Children will love the Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park and Fasouri Watermania with their pools, slides and flumes. Take a boat trip from the harbour and experience the beautiful coastline. There are different types of boat trip to choice from including snorkelling trips, fishing expeditions, catamaran rides and romantic sunset cruises.
Lemesos enjoys a very dry climate with temperatures reaching 25C-35C and up to 13 hours of sunshine a day. Evening temperatures are rarely cold in the summer making this the ideal time to dine al fresco and enjoy a glass or two of locally produced wine. Spring and autumn see temperatures around the mid 20’s, making this a perfect time for nature lovers to enjoy walking or cycling in the cooler Troodos Mountains.
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