Limassol

Andreas Christou is believed to be Limassol’s uplifter. He received a town flooding in rubbish and crime, and in a few years he transformed it into a co-Capital, making the residents of its one hundred and thirty five villages and settlements proud.

The mine train on the square on the “Mersina” river in Asgata

Central Squares in Cyprus - Central Square in Asgata, Asgata, Limassol

Above the “Mersina” river, after the projects put in place by Asgata’s community council, a very beautiful square was created with a tap with potable water and a virtual well.

Efflorescent jardinieres decorate the square that hosts the exhibition with the engine and train wagons from the ... More

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The chapel of Agia Marina in Asgata

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Marina, Asgata, Limassol

The chapel of Agia Marina is built on a small hill outside of the Asgata village, close to the regional elementary school and the east shore of the Akrisikia rivulet.

It is a stone built construction that has a very inventful and long lasting history.

During the years of idolatry ... More

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Asgata, a very beautiful village in Limassol

Villages in Cyprus - Asgata, Limassol

Asgata is a village belonging to the district of Limassol. It is built in the middle of a green valley due to its fields. It is a small village where you can easily realise the range of development it had.

In the centre of the village, where the first settlement was built, the houses are ... More

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The square at Troodos mountain

Places in Cyprus - Troodos, Limassol

Cyprus owes its capacity as an inhabitable island to Troodos. The mountain overtakes about ⅔ of its area. If it were not for the mountain, it would be a hostile place where humans would not be able to survive.

It creates a favorable climate for rain with its volume and its height that rea... More

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An archaeological site in Amathounta

Archaeological Sites in Cyprus - Ancient Amathus, Agios Tychonas, Limassol

On the east beaches of the city of Limassol, on the perimeter of Agios Tychonas, elements of human presence were found, that are dated in the Neolithic period.

In the Amathounta area, in Agios Tychonas, excavations have brought to light an ancient city, whose precise dates of construction... More

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“Monopati tis Aktis” (The coastline’s pathway) at ancient Amathus’ beach

Pathways in Cyprus - Monopati tis Aktis, Amathounta, Agios Tychonas, Limassol

The path for pedestrians in ancient Amathounta, is part of a greater one that exceeds 14 kilometres and begins east of the St. Raphael Resort hotel, it crosses magnificent beaches and ends up at the Aquarius hotel.

From there onwards, it is interrupted since the hotels and restaurants occ... More

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The church of Agia Varvara in Agios Tychonas, in Limassol

Church of Cyprus - Agia Varvara, Amathous, Agios Tychonas, Limassol

The small chapel dedicated to the Saint and Martyr Varvara, is found at a distance of only 100 metres before the ancient Amathounta’s necropolis, on the right side of the old road that lead to Limassol from the Nicosia, Larnaca and Ammochostos districts.

In olden days, the church area, wa... More

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The Community beach of Parekklisia is awarded as a Blue Flag beach

Beaches in Cyprus - Community beach of Parekklisia, Parekklisia, Limassol

One of the most beautiful beaches of Cyprus, is the community beach of Parekklisia.  It is a light blue flag holder and provides with many facilities and services.

It has a length of 400 metres and a width of 300 metres and it is covered with fine grey sand.  There is a lifeguar... More

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