Limassol is noted for its festivals, like the Carnival and Wine Festival. During the 10 day Limassol Carnival festival the town is filled with cheerful and amusing masquerades. The great Wine Festival of Cyprus takes place in the Municipal Garden of Lemesos (Limassol), every night between 8.00 hrs - 23.00 hrs during the first quarter of September. Entry to the festival is very cheap and visitors get to taste some of the finest Cyprus wines, which are all offered free of charge.

Limassol boasts trendy cafes, bars, restaurants and shops in every part of town, but mainly in the Tourist Area or the Old Town. Beautiful beaches invite you to stop for a swim. The Municipal Gardens host open-air concerts and other events. The District Archaeological Museum houses a rich collection of ancient coins, jewellery, pottery and tombstones, and by all means enjoy a stroll along the Sculpture Park and the Pier near the old port.

With a population of around 120,000, growth over recent years has been significant attracting millions of tourists annually, mainly from Northern and Western Europe, to what has become a prime Mediterranean tourist resort.

Property is extremely varied with quiet pockets in the surrounding villages, cosmopolitan new sea facing tower blocks offer trendy penthouses and traditional apartment and townhouse developments can be found scattered across the city.