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Located on the southern coast of Cyprus, on the stunning Akrotiri Bay, Limassol is the second largest metropolis after the capital city of Nicossia. Popular as a tourist destination like other Cypriot islands, Limassol is particularly known for hosting the annual Wine Festival, held in September, and offers wine samples for ten days. There are many hotels in Limassol as the city is bustling with activities, local attractions of historical ruins and has a spectacular beach line. Also, there are many four and five star hotels located on the beach strip of Potamós Yermasóyias, which is an 18km stretch on the east of Limassol. Things to do in Limassol Limassol is located close to the ruins of ancient cities of Amathus and Kourion, on the coastal cliffs of the Troodos mountains and overlooks the thrilling Mediterranean Sea. Limassol is home to two major sports clubs which have basketball, football and volleyball teams, and it also houses the well-known Tsirion Stadium. Limassol hosts an annual marathon of rowing, canoeing, and rally events, while the Golf Club is popular with extremely popular with golfers. The place also has some thrilling water-sports activities like snorkeling, skiing and paddle boating. Limassol attractions Since Limassol is considerably a young town, going by the standards of Cypriot islands, the oldest ruin in the city is the Byzantine Castle, which now houses a museum. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Limassol is the Kolossi Castle, which lies nine miles outside the city. The ancient Amathus and Kourion cliffs on the western side of the seaside are other nearby attractions. Limassol is an ideal vacation tourist destination during the spring and autumn, as the weather can be slightly warm during summers. All those who are looking forward to a Christmas weekend vacation can definitely look forward to the beautiful Cypriot metropolis Limassol. Hotels in Paphos Soaked in the richness of Greek history combined with a Mediterranean locale, the small resort town of Paphos is one of the most popular resorts in Cyprus. Located close to the Paphos airport, this is an ideal resort meant for a leisurely vacation. Since Paphos is a small resort town, so the hotels in Paphos are located within close proximity to the beaches, which is about 15 mins from the town. The hotels in Paphos offer the best in terms of hospitality, budget and amenities. Paphos history Regarded as the mystical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, Paphos is divided into two distinct parts—Old Paphos and New Paphos. In the ancient days, this resort town located on the south-west of Cyprus was the capital city, and currently Old Paphos has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Due to its rich history combined with sun-soaked beaches, Paphos becomes a must-visit spot for tourists from across the globe. Paphos attractions When it comes to sightseeing, tourists are spoilt for choices, as the place boasts of many historical ruins, tombs, forts and other historical monuments. Some of the popular attractions include the Tombs of the Kings, Paphos Castle, Paphos Archaeological Museum, Paphos Harbor, Mosaics in the houses of Aion, Theseus, and Dionysus. Paphos also has an amazing coastline and one of the renowned beaches is Coral Bay, popular for its bars, nightclubs, and beach parties. The nearby village of Latchi also has some wonderful beaches and do not forget to visit the Aphrodite’s Rock, believed to be the birthplace of the goddess. Without thinking much, pack your bags, do an advance booking at the hotels in Paphos and head for an exciting vacation and while returning collect some memoirs from the Holiday Hypermarket in Paphos. For More Information Please Vist Here..http://www.kanika-group.com/
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