Using determination and ingenuity, Limassol hopes to gain an even larger portion of the tourism pie by showcasing new attractions for more specialised tourism.
The town and its surrounding district are being promoted with new vigour by Limassol Tourism Development & Promotion Company which, in cooperation with FilmWorks, has prepared an entire short film spotlighting all the good things Limassol has to offer tourists.
Filming is expected to be competed over the coming days with the participation of organised groups and volunteer.
Limassol Tourism Development & Promotion Company Director Maria Stylianou Michaelidou said the film has focused on Limassol’s comparative advantages as a tourist destination, including the wealth of activities and ideal conditions to satisfy any and all visitors.
“The aim is to showcase Limassol not only as a sun and sea destination but also one for specialised tourism such as for conferences, sports events, culture, religion, cruises, weddings, medical, agro tourism and more.”
In the film, the Company has focused on some of Limassol’s unique qualities which give it an advantage over other tourism destinations.
Amongst these are:
· Excellent weather conditions including a mild winter and sea that can be swum in throughout the year.
· Safety and suitability for families (with the zoo, kids clubs, water park etc.)
· 16km of coastline with a beach-side pedestrian walkway (a project which gives ever visitor the opportunity to come in to contact with the sea regardless of the time of year and weather conditions), with –beachside rest stops, playgrounds, bicycle path and other facilities. There are also beaches for every taste from Governor’s Beach to Curium.
· Being a high-quality place to stay (indoor and outdoor spaces, view of the sea).
· The professional but personal approach in the treatment and care of visitors.
· Its cosmopolitan character (restaurants, tavernas, bars, cafes, venues for every taste).
· The local cuisine featuring unique dining enjoyment and, not forgetting, local wine.
· Events and festivals throughout the year (Carnival, the marathon the Anthestiria Flower Festival, ancient theatre at Curium, DJs at beach bars, concerts, the Wine Festival, Christmas and other happenings).
· The archaeological wealth (from Ancient Amathus to Curium).
· The wine villages (Wine Museum, wineries).
· The country side (villages, squares, natural environment, churches, traditional crafts and snacks).
· Limassol’s central location, less than 80km from Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos and Troodos, making it an excellent base to explore Cyprus.
· Limassol is just half an hour from Larnaca and Paphos airports.
· Cruises begin in Limassol
· There is a wide variety of attractions for all tastes and preferences. Sun and sea, nightlife with the beach-side bars and Castle Square, clubs, scuba diving, yachting, culture, traditional art workshops, shopping, sightseeing, sports, cycling, horse-riding, rock-climbing and bird watching, spas, mini-cruises, agro tourism, nature paths, Byzantine routes, wine routes, and as a destination for couples.
· A strong tourism infrastructure (marinas, upgraded hotels, spas, the Olympion Coast, the town centre, the Prokymia multifunctional park by the sea, the water park, the Santa Marina Retreat, buggy rides, paintball and more)
Cyprus Weekly