A Cyprus Villa in Limassol
The beach resort of Limassol (sometimes called Lemesos) is a great location for Cyprus property for sale. Located on the south coast of Cyprus, backed by the beautiful Troodos Mountains, the cosmopolitan atmosphere and busy beach promenade makes it a favourite resort, and there are plenty of activities and trips to entertain everyone staying in or indeed buying a Cyprus villa in Limassol. The 7km of coastline mainly has dark sand or fine pebble beaches and the main beach, Dassoudi has all the modern facilities you would expect in an international resort, and the new marina has every facility to explore the beautiful coastline and discover a deserted cove beach or cave.
Cyprus property for sale in Limassol can be in the heart of the cosmopolitan town and on the beachfront or high in the mountains and is much sought after in all these wonderful locations. Famed for the hospitality of its people, archaeological sites, mediaeval castles, fun-loving reputation, first class hotels, designer shops and arguably the best nightlife on the island, the town is the perfect destination for holidaying or for relocating permanently to a Cyprus villa in Limassol.
There is a great choice of pubs, tavernas, restaurants, cafes and clubs to choose from, mainly found in the Yermasogea area in the east of the city, which is also the location of much of Limassol’s holiday accommodation, and is where locals and tourist alike enjoy some great entertainment. The best shopping can be found in the centre, and eating out is a pleasure as there are many superb restaurants of all varieties to enjoy – all good reasons to enjoy a Cyprus villa in Limassol.
Hotels in the Troodos mountains in the heart of the island are popular and its easy to see why; the majestic range of mountains dominate the centre of Cyprus, reaching up to 1952 metres at the Chionistra, the highest point of Mount Olympus. Vineyards and olive groves cover the lower slopes and at higher levels there are beautiful areas of natural woodland. The hotels in the Troodos mountains or a Cyprus villa in Limassol are great in winter, as they provide access to the skiing, it is one of few places in the world you can ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon! The ski season lasts from the beginning of January until March.
Limassol is conveniently located between the two international airports in the Republic, Larnaca Airport (LCA) lies 26 miles to the East, and Paphos International (PFO) is 36 miles to the west. There is a very good road network of two lane high-ways that connect from both airports and to all the main towns of Cyprus.
One of the major festivals on the island is the annual Wine Festival held in Limassol during September, where many wineries offer samples of their wines for ten days. The town basks in sunshine for most of the year, as the Mediterranean climate produces long, hot summers and short, dry, mild winters. The high temperatures in summer are cooled by the refreshing sea breezes which is another reason that Cyprus property for sale is always desirable here and there is always a market for a Cyprus villa in Limassol.
