The Southern Cyprus region:
The climate here is great all year around, and there is plenty to see and do both locally around limassol and the other towns and villages. Southern Cyprus has wonderful beaches and stunning mountains, all within easy reach via the main highway.
Most major towns and mountain/forest ranges especially the Troodos mountains are 1 hour's drive away - great for skiing in the winter.
Paphos, the national park and the Tombs of the Kings are nearby and there is a wealth of history and architecture to be enjoyed. Aprhrodites birthplace, a golf course and bird sanctuary are off the main highway midway between Limassol and Paphos.
Limassol / Potamos Yermasoyia area:
Limassol is one of the biggest resorts on the island - and offers beautifil beaches, great shopping and quality restaurants. There is plenty of rich history in the area - with Limassol Old Town offering a beautiful castle surrounded by modern cafe shops and art galleries, the old quarters with its distinctive architecture, local antique shops, locally branded goods and souvenior shops. The old quarter has its beaches and the main wine making distilleries and fish taverns.
Limassol has 3 water parks, a small zoo and play park, with frequent shows, a Saturday car boot sale and weekend flea market. There are numerous watersports, tennis courts and 5 a side pitches. The Limassol wine festival is a favourite for all the locals and takes place around the 1st week of Sept
The ancient areas of Amathousia and Kourion are nearby with 2 working amphitheatres housing events in the summer. Kolossi medieval castle and the Fassouri citrus groves are worth a look
Activities:
Coast/Beach
3 minute drive to the seafront and Tourist beaches. Apart from the main Limassol sea front areas, including the tourist maintained beaches, there are few superb beaches all within a 20-30 min drive which have their own characteristics. These include Ladys Mile, accessed via an off the track road , through sand dunes and the dry summer salt lake. The beach here is extremely shallow and clear. The beach at Kourion is a favourite with children who enjoy splashing into the large waves.
Golf
A golf course and bird sanctuary are located off the main highway midway between limassol and Paphos.
Skiing
Troodos mountains are 1 hour's drive away - great for skiing in the winter.