Limassol and Area
 Sprawling below the Troodos Mountains, the modern resort of Limassol has become a Mecca for tourists looking to unwind in the clubs and bars that surround the port.
Much has changed since Richard the Lionheart first put Limassol on the map in 1191, when Limassol hosted the marriage of Richard to his bride Berengaria of Navarre, whom he crowned the Queen of England. Thereafter the Crusaders made their headquarters at the Square Keep west of the city, known as Kolossi Mediaeval Castle, where they fostered the making of wines, particularly the sweet dessert wine ‘Commandaria’, the oldest named wine in the world.
The rich past of Limassol can be seen in the shape of Limassol Castle, which houses the Cyprus Mediaeval Museum, the District Archaeological Museum, the Folk Art Museum, the Limassol Municipal Art Gallery and the Municipal Gardens.
Also in the vicinity are the placid Germasogeia dam, frequented by keen anglers, and the Salt Lake at Akrotiri, home of thousands of migrating birds in winter and stopover for millions more in Spring and Autumn.
In the nearby foothills, delightful villages can be visited to enjoy the continuation of gentle rural life.
Limassol hosts the islands two top festivals, the pre-lenten Carnival with fancy dress balls, parades and festivities and the Wine Festival in September, a wine extravaganza where wine flows freely for everyone to enjoy, courtesy of the local wineries.
Today Limassol is a resort with a 10 mile coastline, a busy shopping centre, countless restaurants tavernas and restaurants and a diverse nightlife to suit tastes ranging from modest to sophisticated
Pissouri Bay A beautiful coastal setting for a villa holiday in the sun- drenched island of Cyprus. Situated at the South-west of Cyprus, it has a unique character and charm and is split into two distinct communities, a few minutes apart by car, Pissouri village and Pissouri Beach. It is difficult to do justice to Pissouri in a few words; it has a unique character and attractiveness to the villa holiday-maker. The Cypriot character has been retained and it is still very much a working village of farmers. Its very Cypriot character has not been lost; an abundance of quality restaurants, shops and supermarkets are all in keeping with the aesthetics of the area. It is only a short drive to the larger resorts of Limassol and Paphos. The distinctive relaxed country feel of the area is has been retained providing an excellent villa holidays location. The Pissouri area is famous for growing grapes, mainly in the valley between the main roads and the sea that leads to Pissouri Beach. There are some particularly good local wines (including a stunning organic, dry white) to be sampled in a taverna or at home in your villa. Pissouri is about a 30 minute drive away from either Paphos (Pafos) or Limassol (Lemesos) for those who want to see a more urban life in Cyprus. We have 2 villas in Pissouri Bay.
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