Cruises from Limassol
Limassol is the second largest city on the island of Cyprus after the capital, Nicosia. It has a population of around 200,000, and is located on the south coast of the country, in Akrotiri Bay. Its geographical position and its cultural heritage attract many tourists and foreigners every year. It is one of the most important commercial ports in the Mediterranean. Here you will find a wide range of activities and a large number of museums and archaeological sites.
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Limassol is one of the most important cities in this country, its economy, as well as tourism, is closely linked to its commercial port, one of the most notable in European Mediterranean. Very important location from an economic and cultural point of view.
The country grew between the cities of Amathus and Kourion, two cities of maximum importance in the Byzantine era. Its geographical position has also been the cause of various conflicts and maritime invasions by Greeks, Egyptians, Ottomans and English, imprinting the city.
In less than 3 decades, they transformed the country into a particularly tourist place. With British influence, starting from the 1970s, they began to develop tourist infrastructures. Beaches, hotels, bars and restaurants are what makes Limassol a top tourist destination in Cyprus, a city whose tourism boom came after the Turkish invasion, as in the countries of Kyrenia or Famagusta, one of the main locations characteristics of the island. In addition to the aspect of tourism, the territory is also known for being an important producer of wines. The city center is renowned for its great cultural tradition.
The port is divided into two areas: the old and the new. The new part is intended for ferries and the transport of passengers and containers, while the old one is aimed at commercial areas, such as bars, restaurants and import and export of wines.
The most important events are various, in particular the carnival and the Wine Festival. The first is celebrated in February or March and lasts about 10 days, where costumes and fun are the order of the day, the second takes place in the month of September, recommended for those who love to taste local wines.
We must not forget some of the most significant municipalities in the area such as: Polemidhia, Agios Athanasios, Geitona or Mesa.
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