Why A Discount Cyprus Apartment in Limassol?
A discount Cyprus apartment in Limassol benefits from the towns cosmopolitan atmosphere, with its wide seafront promenade and bustling little shopping streets, is complimented further by the lively and fun-loving character of its people. With an energetic reputation and great nightlife, it also stages some of the islands best-known festivals: the annual Wine Festival in September, when the various wineries offer free samples of their products: the ten day pre-Lenten Carnival with masquerade parties balls and grand parades, the Limassol Festival in summer and the ancient Drama Festival at Kourion.
Whoever said that civilization started on the table and variety was the spice of life surely had this island in mind, in ancient times it was said that Cyprus invented the art of good living, and its name became synonymous for luxury to both the gods and humans. Restaurants and hotels offer all “international” menus, but do go to local tavernas that take pride in preparing traditional Cypriot food and enjoy their specialties.
The discount Cyprus apartment and Cyprus villa in Limassol are found in the second-largest city on Cyprus, with a population of 176,900 (in 2005). It is the largest city in geographical size, and the biggest municipality on the island, located on Akrotiri Bay, on the island's southern coast it is the capital of Limassol District. The port handles the largest amount of Mediterranean transit trade and has become one of the most important tourism, trade and service-providing centres in the area. Cyprus property for sale is sought after in the area for all these reasons as well as being strategically placed almost directly in between the two international airports in Paphos and Larnaca, just a 45 minute drive from either, along a well maintained and almost traffic free two-lane highway.
Limassol is renowned for its long cultural tradition, and is home to the Cyprus University of Technology. There is a wide range of activities and lots of museums and archaeological sites available to the interested visitor. Consequently the city attracts a wide range of tourists mostly during an extended summer season to be accommodated in a discount Cyprus apartment or in the wide range of hotels.
A current boost to the current economy and Cyprus property for sale are plans for a new marina which will be located west of the old port, taking over the entire seaside area from the old to the current port. It will accommodate up to 1,000 vessels and will offer a range of services including dining, residential, shopping and conference space. A park will surround the marina, while all buildings within it will adhere to old Limassol’s traditional architecture standards. There will be 34.000m² of exclusively designed residential and 6.000m² of commercial and cultural use buildings developed. Additionally, with a surrounding area of several thousand square meters being completely renovated, this all exclusive project will set the standard for Marinas, for the foreseeable future! A discount Cyprus apartment or Cyprus villa in Limassol will certainly benefit in capital growth from this large infrastructure development whilst enjoying a fabulous lifestyle in the sun – what could be better?
