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Limassol is the second-largest city of Cyprus, with a population of 176,900 (2005), the largest city in geographical size, and the biggest municipality of the island. The city is located on Akrotiri Bay, on the island's southern coast and it is the capital of Limassol District.

It is the biggest port in the Mediterranean transit trade. Limassol has since then become one of the most important tourism, trade and service-providing centre in the area. Limassol is renowned for its long cultural tradition. A wide spectrum of activities and a great number of museums and archaeological sites are available to the interested visitor.

Limassol was built between two ancient cities, Amathus and Kourion, so during Byzantine rule it was known as Neapolis (new town). Limassol's tourist strip now runs east along the coast as far as Amathus. To the west of the city is the Akrotiri Sovereign Base Area of the United Kingdom.

Limassol also attracts a wide range of tourists mostly during the summer season to be accommodated in its several luxurious hotels and apartments. Limassol is also home to the Cyprus University of Technology.

In addition to the existing sights and attractions, a world class marina is currently being built, that will offer a wide range of services and attractions unsurpassed anywhere in Cyprus. The project will be called Limassol Marina and will consist of 1000 berths for small and larger yachts and will be managed by high-quality experienced operators.

Those who like Mediterranean food will like Limassol restaurants, there are lots of traditional meze restaurants in the town centre and in the eastern quarters. Near the beach there are many places that serve you standard tourist Greek meal as well as the continental European food.

restaurant guide

La Maison Fleurie

La Maison Fleurie is established since 1986 and created by great passion for French authentic cuisine. The interior design is based on a rich classic style with very romantic surroundings. During summer time, the restaurant offers you a tremedous garden for relaxing evenings. It has been distinguished in various gastronomy exhibitions worldwide and in the most well known Travel Guides as Conde Nast Traveller, DK Travel. The DK Travel Guide of "Top 10 Cyprus" honors the restaurant as the 1st International Restaurant and probably the best restaurant on more..

Meze Taverna Restaurant

Lovely family run restaurant located near the old port in Limassol. Owned by Diomides and Kicoulla Machlouzarides who have over 30 years experience in the business. They opened their 1st restaurant in St Albans, Herts, UK in 1975 and returned to Cyprus in 1991 bringing with them all the quality and home made recipies that gave them so much success. Well worth a Visit. Authentic atmosphere, delicious meze offers, excellent mutton roast, reasonably priced.

The Old Fox Restaurant

An excellent restaurant to suit all tastes. English style breakfast and dinner to traditional Greek fare. The owners were really friendly and offered a wonderful cozy warm, and friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend it.