Please see our photos at Villa for Rent Cyprus Limassol Beach Views.htm

The most significant beach near to this cottage is Governor's Beach.  You may also wish to visit Lady's Mile and Pissouri.  There are, of course, many other beaches to explore and we haven't come close to visiting them all!

Cyprus and Limassol Birdwatching

http://www.birdlifecyprus.org - Birdlife Cyprus Birdline Tel: 25275099.  Recent Cyprus sitings quoted on their website include a Black-shouldered Kite, Lesser White-fronted Geese, Caucasian Stonechat, Siberian Stonechat, Isabelline Shrike, Kittlitz Plover, Imperial Eagle and many more.  If birdwatching is your hobby, there is an abundance to discover in Cyprus.

www.pafosbirdpark.com- Pafos Bird Park.

Cyprus and Limassol Churches

A church in Limassol.

See Cyprus accommodation cheap Limassol Cyprus Churches.htm for more photos and information.

UNESCO - the painted churches of Troodos http://whc.unesco.org/sites/351.htm
 

Crafts

Mosaics - Tel: +357 25933712 /99571139, Katie Sabry in Kolossi, near Limassol does full day and half day workshops.  Also many of her paintings on display.  Tel:  99571139.

Bear Factory - make your own bear at The Bear Factory in Limassol!  Tel 25341040.

Lefkara is always worth a visit and is where you can find traditional Cypriot lace.  The style varies not only according to a particular village, but also according to a specific family.  Sadly this means that many designs are now being lost to history.

Cruises

www.relax-cruises.com

Dance

Events

www.rialto.com.cy - includes a diary of events for Limassol Theatre.  We took our 3 month baby when we went to see the Nutcracker ballet and nobody minded at all.  It was a wonderful evening.

http://www.whats-happenin.com an excellent resource for everyone visiting Limassol, Cyprus.  Includes beach, restaurant, cafe, property, festivals, bars, pubs, clubs, places to visit, sports, leisure, health, beauty, maps, buses, airports and more.

Limassol wine festival - 30th August until 12th Sep in the Zoological Gardens.  Free wine between 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm.

There is a flower festival in May at Germasogeia (a short drive from The Old Mill House) that includes a parade and the work of traditional craftsmen.  Tel: 25879898.

Go Karting and Rallying

http://www.kartingcenter.com.cy - Go karting in Larnaca.

www.cyprusrally.org.cy - for everything that you could want to know about rallying in Cyprus.

Limassol Golf

Vikla Golf Club - Golf club only 1 km from The Old Mill House Village Villa stone house bungalow and the only golf club in Limassol.  If you've no experience then the owner, Robin, gives you an introductory lesson for free.  It's a wonderful place to sit, chat, swim, eat, drink, play golf and generally socialise (I state this from first-hand experience and am no golfer myself!).  Very competitively priced and frequent events involving golf followed by fantastic meal!

Cyprus villa for rent Limassol Honeymoons

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Limassol Horse Riding

Amathus Park Riding Club offers lessons and village treks.  Telephone 99604109.

Elias Horse Riding Centre, Limassol    Tel: 09-535060 or 25325000 - includes horse riding, archery, bowling green and professional football pitches.

Cyprus Mountains

Platres and Troodos are the obvious mountainous regions to visit, other than the area surrounding The Old Mill House.  Please see Rent villa in Limassol - Mountain Views.htm for further photos.

Cyprus Museums, Galleries, and History

Time Elevator - includes a "Breathtaking adventure through time" from 1200 BC to 1571 AD.  Based behind Limassol Castle, Limassol.  It's a multimedia/multi-sensory attraction (unfortunately its internet address is currently not working).

Kourion (Limassol District)

Kourion Archaeological Museum (Limassol District)

Kolossi Mediaeval Castle (Limassol District)

Sanctuary of Apollo (Limassol District)

Amathous Ancient Site (Limassol)

Lemesos (Limassol) Mediaeval Fort - Cyprus Mediaeval Museum

Municipal Folk Art Museum (be warned - the opening hours are not always very convenient) (Limassol)

Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Art Gallery

Limassol Pubs and Clubs

We also recommend The Old Tomb Inn which is on the outskirts of Limassol near to Amathounda.  On leaving Parekklisia, follow the signs to Limassol and it's only a minute or two's drive along the coast road into town.

There are too many pubs and clubs in Limassol for you to chose from should you so wish. 

Cuisine in Cyprus ranges from traditional Meze to international.  Do not be fooled by the outside appearance of a restaurant - they often don't look overly impressive, yet the food can be stunning.  This is such an example in Parekklisia.  This restaurant is possibly the finest that we've experienced in Cyprus and the service is extremely hospitable.  Andreas slaves away to produce exquisite meals followed by tangerines from the trees in their garden.  You can find it just outside Parekklesia on the road to Kellaki.

Limassol Shooting

www.shootingclub.org Limassol Shooting Club Tel: 25565757 (near Parekklisia, very close to Limassol and 10 minutes drive from The Old Mill House).  The world championships were held here May 2005.

Limassol Shopping

Limassol town is a delight for shopping.  This is partly due to the fact that it is compact, some streets are pedestrianised, and because it is charm and character.  However, you may like to visit a traditional market:

Cyprus Flea Market: Tel: 77778282 - Asomatos Village Flea Market Saturdays and Sundays 9 am - 7 pm including during festivals (Christmas/Easter etc).  It's very flat and compact, under a roof, and easy to walk around.  Includes toilets and cafe.

www.apacy.com - The Old Port Sea Sponges Exhibition Centre is also in Limassol and contains an enormous range of sea shells and corals as well as body care products.  It is an excellent place for marine life and heritage.

Skiing

The Old Mill House (Cyprus Village villa for rent Limassol) Library

Follow the link for a range of books, DVDs, and games available for you to enjoy in The Old Mill House village stone cottage for rent.

Cyprus Tourist Information

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/cy.html - general statistics from the CIA. 

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/cyprus - as everyone knows, an excellent starting point for travellers worldwide.

Cyprus Villages

Walking in Cyprus

http://www.cyprus-holiday-guide.com/cyprus-holiday/cyprus-nature-trails.htm - excellent details regarding a variety of rambling walks and nature trails.

There are also walks organised every other Wednesday in the winter in Germasogeia (a short drive from The Old Mill House) - Tel: 25323211.

For the more adventurous there is the European Long Distance Path E4 - see the Walking and Rambling page on this website.

For further details on walks see Walking and Rambling in Cyprus.

Christopher Thomsons' Walking guide for the Troodos Mountains/Platres
http://home.bredband.no/harhau/islandwalking/cyprusholiday.html

Trails of Troodos
http://www.travel.com.cy/1troodos.html

Cyprus Watersports and Parks

www.westwatersports.com - on the beachfront of The Four Seasons Hotel, Limassol.

http://www.cyprusyachts.com/jet_ski.htm - jet skiing, water surfing, paragliding and many more watersports in Larnaca.

Watermania Waterpark or  http://www.fasouri-watermania.com - This waterpark is the biggest in Cyprus with over 30 attructions and the biggest wavepool in Europe.  It's in Limassol and ideal for all the family.

http://www.wetnwild.com.cy/ - Also in Limassol and, of course, perfect for all the family!

Weddings and Honeymoons in Limassol and Cyprus

http://www.medwedsltd.com/ - British family run company providing a specialist wedding service in Cyprus.

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Alternatively, visit Omodos, the oldest winery in cyprus.  Open Monday - Friday 9:30-13:30 with free wine tasting.  Tel: 25573391.

The Cyprus wine festival is held at the beginning of September each year 20:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs in the Municipal Gardens.  Contact the Municipality - Tel: 25745919.  About 15, 000 people attend per evening.  Local dishes, dances, songs, plays, comedy, wine.