Situated on the south coast,Limassol was built between the two ancient Greek kingdoms: Amathus in the east, and Kourion in the west. It now has a population of about 150 000 and is the centre of the country's wine-making industry, an important commercial andtourist centre
Limassol is well known to European tourists as the city with the bestnightlife in Cyprus.Italso stages some of the island's best-known festivals: The Drama Festival at Kourion Ancient Theatre (photo); the annual Wine Festival in September, when thevarious wineries offer free samples oftheir products for ten days; the ten day pre-Lenten Carnival with masquerade parties, balls and grand parades.
There are a wide range of tavernas, pubs, discos and nightclubs. There are numerous beaches to choose from. Some are very popular during midsummer with the convenience of changing rooms, showers, cafes andbars, others quite uncrowded, particularly those on the outskirts of town, such as the sandy beach known as Ladies Mile, west of the new harbour.Limmasol also has an attractive privately-run marina equipped with everyfacility for the yachtsman.
As a shopping centre Limassol offers the full gamut from ultra-modern to traditional and handmade. European wares have place alongside local produce. The most important shopping street is Makarios Avenue, where many prestigious boutiques and showrooms are located, as well as small shops of every type.
Down near the old port isLimassol Castle (where our education center is located), where Richard the Lionheart allegedly married Queen Berengaria of Navarre in 1191 and crowned her Queen of England - the first Coronation and Royal Marriage to take place outside England. Its grounds house the Medieval Museum of Cyprus with interesting pottery and tombstones amongst its numerous exhibits. Limasol also has an Archaeological Museum,with fascinating statues and pottery finds, the municipal Art gallery as well as a Folk Art Museum where specially staged room-sets display the old clothes and utensils to their best.The Municipal Gardens with its small zoo offer a pleasant stroll amidst lush trees plants and shrubs.
Hotels
The Curium Palace Hotel is situated near to the old town area of Limassol.The hotel is within walking distance to the main shopping and commercial centre, monuments and attractions.
Service and dining is the key focus at Curium Palace, which specialises in Mediterranean flavours styled with French technique that offers the guests the perfect excuse to tantalise their gastronomic tastes.
The hotel is open all year and consists of 63 comfortable rooms and suites.
HOTEL FACILITIES:
Gardens, Private Parkin, Restaurant, Bar Service, Lift, SwimmingPool, Outdoor pool, Tennis, Fitness Room, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Live Band, Conference Room, Baby Sitting Service, Doctor Available, Hair DressingSalon, Dry Cleaning.
ROOM FACILITIES:
Air conditioning, Heating, Telephone, Radio, Satellite TV, Room Service.
to book http://www.curiumpalace.com/
