Staying awake at the Old Port Limassol

Cyprus has had a fascinating past, many invaders, settlers and immigrants have come over the centuries and the island has seen Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Lusignans, Genoeses, Venetians, Ottomans, British and Turks all seeking to take a part of Cyprus for themselves.

 One of its most famous conquerors was Richard the Lionheart, who decided he had too much on his plate trying to get a strong hold in the Holy Land, he sold it to the Templars, who realise this is harder than it looks... begged Richard to take it back who in turn resold it to a Frenchman.
Although Cyprus is still split in two, it has grown into a beautiful and thriving country. I am a bit bias as the majority of my roots sprouted from this country.
Once we had settled ourselves into our apartment we decided we needed to stay awake, so we ventured back out along the waterfront.
It seems on most Mediterranean Islands, there is an old town bordering an old port, with cobbled streets lined  with tourist shops. Add to that the Cafe's and restaurants, then throw in a castle and you will that Cyprus is not exception to the norm.

As if morphing from old to new, the Limassol Marina pulls you into modern Cyprus.  Next to the old port you will find yachts, luxury apartments and trendy restaurants lining the waterfront.  But if you are on a tight budget don't depair, you can also find KFC and Pizza Hut.