Limassol

Limassol is a great destination for parents who want to let loose a little after the kids go to bed because it blends local nightlife with a family-friendly ambiance. It is one of the biggest cities on the island and offers beaches, restaurants, waterparks, and historical sites, particularly the remains of Amathus to the east. The eastern side of the city is also where the majority of the hotels and tourist attractions are located.

It's preferable to go out on a Friday or Saturday if you want to have a drink with the locals. Weekend nights are when most residents can enjoy themselves without worrying about having to deal with a hangover the next day, while most tourists take the chance to travel further east to Ayia Napa.

The following morning, go to the marina, which is surrounded by hip shops and coffee shops, if you want a wonderful cup of coffee. After 1974, when Turkey invaded Cyprus and captured Famagusta and Kyrenia, the main tourist destinations on the island, Limassol began to flourish as a tourist destination. There are numerous swimming and sunbathing-friendly beaches in Limassol. In the Limassol town area, near Dasoudi, the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) operates a bathing beach with all required amenities.

• Location: Limassol District