Limassol or Lemesos is the second largest city in Cyprus.  It is a bold and energetic place with fine weather, sunny coasts and stunning scenic beauty and it is considered to be one of the most enchanting destinations in the Mediterranean region.  Once known as Neapolis (new town), Limassol was built between the two ancient cities, of Amathus and Kourion.  It still has the feel of its golden past and this proud metropolis has a cosmopolitan and welcoming atmosphere, so a stay in a Cyprus villa in Limassol will be a wonderful experience, where you can experience the rich, diverse history and traditional culture first hand.

If you really want to get to know this area of Cyprus in a villa in Limassol, then a visit to the local museums is highly recommended.  The Folk Art Museum, Medieval Museum, Archaeological Museum are some of the most visited.  The surrounding areas also have wonderful attractions that are definitely worth visiting, like the Medieval Castle, Kourion Theatre, Fasouri Watermania, Grand Mosque, Sculpture Park, Kourion, St. Nicholas of the Cats, Municipal Art Gallery, and the Medieval Museum.

Holidays in hotels in the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus, in the heart of the island are becoming more popular, the majestic range of mountains stretches across the centre of the island, reaching up to 1952 metres at the Chionistra, the highest point of the Mount Olympus. Vineyards and olive groves cover some of the lower slopes and high up there are forests of natural woodland. Some visitors to hotels in the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus love it so much they decide to look for their own piece of Cyprus property for sale to take advantage of the stunning panoramic vistas.

What better Cyprus property for sale is there than a Cyprus villa in Limassol?  Nothing could be more dramatically different from the bog-standard Mediterranean beach locations - just like the hotels in the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus you can breath in the cool, pine-scented air which makes a heady change from the coasts and plains, which are still only a relatively short drive away.  It is wonderful to see the local industries; the chair-maker, who uses traditional Cyprus chairs made from wood and straw; the potteries which produce earthen-ware products; lace making taking place in the villages and finding relaxing places to unwind in the restaurants and cafes.

From a Cyprus villa in Limassol, there are lovely scenic walks to take with a great variety of interesting birds and flora to be seen, waterfalls and special picnic sites, and above all, there are sleepy villages to wander round, or simply observe the unhurried pace of rustic country life with a Greek coffee. The mountain villages are absolutely charming and the people friendly and hospitable. Each village has a special crop, craft or product for which it is known.

So to round up this overview of a Cyprus villa in Limassol; a stay in the mountains is highly recommended as is Cyprus property for sale in the region. Here you can enjoy the morning mist on the mountain peaks, cool air and breathtaking views – how fabulous is that?

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