Top six things To Do In Limassol

Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus and is located on Akrotiri Bay on the island’s southern coast. Built between the two ancient cities of Amathus and Kourion, it is renowned for its long cultural history, museums and archaeological sites. With such a variety of attractions, here are the top six things we recommend on your trip to Limassol; 1. Time Elevator – It is unlikely you will holiday in Limassol without hearing about it. The Time Elevator is a multimedia cinematic experience which has moving seats, wind and even a little bit of water. The 40 minute long attraction allows you to be taken back in time and observe the history of Cyprus from 8500BC to 1974. 2. Limassol Castle – This Medieval castle is situated in the heart of the historical centre near the old harbour surrounded by popular bars and restaurants. It dates back to the Early Christian era (4th to 7th Century A.D.) and Richard the Lionheart is said to have married Queen Berengaria of Navarre there in 1911 – the first Royal Marriage to take place outside England. 3. Limassol Marathon – Taking place on 24th March this year, the Limassol Marathon is an annual international marathon run by the sea. The flat marathon course makes this event popular with new runners or experienced runners looking to set a personal best time. As well as the full marathon, there is the very popular international half marathon. 4. Scuba Diving – Popular with both tourists and locals, scuba diving is a great thing to do from Limassol. This is partly because of the many wreck sites being so close to the shoreline. The Pharses II wreck is one of the top diving highlights, and teamed with the magnificent marine life, it’s no surprise that it is one of the most exciting tourist activities. 5. Lambouri Winery – This award-winning winery offers a great opportunity to sample some of the local produce as well as enjoy an interesting guided tour of the site. It is around 300 years old and has invested in the latest equipment as well as a lovely tasting room. The Lambouri Winery is a short drive from Limassol and well worth a visit. 6. Water Parks – There are a few good waterparks around Limassol; The Wet ‘n’ Wild Park is generally considered to be the best with rides including body flumes, fast slides, tube rides and a pool, all of which are next to the beachfront itself. The Fasouri Watermania Waterpark is another popular attraction and has a wave pool, ‘black hole’ slides and a six lane mat race. Bio Run by the sea, Limassol is the host venue for one of the most picturesque internationa half marathons in Europe. It is popular amongst experts seeking flat marathon courses or novices simply wanting to run abroad.