Relaxation and Wellbeing – the healing powers of medicinal flowers and plants Leisure travel On the island birthplace of Greek love goddess, Aphrodite (the Roman ‘Venus’), it’s no surprise that Cyprus preserves the traditional annual festivals dedicated to celebrating all things floral. The rose and myrtle flowers were both sacred to Aphrodite but did you know that the national flower of Cyprus is actually the perennial and hardy growing ‘Cyclamen Cyprium’ or Cyprus Cyclamen? In Limassol there is also a museum dedicated to the healing powers of medicinal flowers and plants. read »
Exclusive interview: Londa Manager reveals secret of boutique hotel success! Food and beverage | Leisure travel | Weddings Today we start a new informal series of posts where, in true personalised boutique style, visitors and guests are offered a little peak behind the scenes here at Londa. We will be interviewing various key staff, from the Caprice Restaurant to the Londa Spa and others who are sure to have fascinating stories to tell! We hope this little series will offer a worthwhile snapshot. Our exclusive ‘insider’ interviews kick off with Londa General Manager, Jochen Niemann. read »
Londa unleashes new Pool Bar menu of ‘healthy dishes and superfoods’ for vegetarians, flexitarians and vegans! Food and beverage | Leisure travel Healthy eating with ‘Super Foods’ is taking the Mediterranean diet to a new level in boutique hotel luxury. Poolside at Londa is where you’ll often find hotel guests continuing their journey of relaxation after a blissful Londa spa session in-house or yoga exercises on the beach. Now guests at the pool bar can delight their senses and heighten their spirits further by mindfully exploring an irresistible array of healthy eating snacks and dishes. read »
Relax at Londa’s nearby Blue Flag beaches – crystal waters and stunning views under hot Limassol skies! Leisure travel June in Limassol - average temperatures are hitting a sizzling 32C and there’s not a cloud in the sky! Powerless to resist the call of mythic, Greek sun god Apollo, cultural explorers and seasonal holidaymakers, alike, arrive in greater numbers than ever before to pay homage under a blazing Cyprus sky. Around one in 7 visitors head for Limassol, and many also choose to stay at Londa for an exclusive boutique experience, Mediterranean-style! read »
22nd Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival – energy and innovation with an international flavour! Events | Leisure travel Movement and expression unlimited! Throughout June, the 22nd Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival unleashes energy and innovation with an international flavour in all things terpsichorean! Whether a guest at boutique hotel Londa or staying at another luxury property in Limassol, the culturally curious have a unique opportunity to step out and experience new ventures in dance choreography from across Europe. read »
The Rialto - Theatre defined by cultural ‘exchange’ celebrates 20th anniversary! Events | Leisure travel There’s always a drama being played out nearby to Londa! Just 5.6 kms (3.5 miles) west from the hotel is Limassol’s Rialto Theatre – the city’s enduring home of the performing arts. It may not have been around as long as say, the Curium Theatre (built in the 2nd century AD) but 2019 sees the Rialto celebrating the 20th anniversary of its re-opening, which kicks off with a spectacular open-air party at Heroes’ Square on Friday May 17th. read »
Limassol celebrates spring with festivals of flower, Damask Rose and street life Events | Leisure travel “Limassol” and “Festival” – they not only sound almost the same but are definitely made for each other! Throughout the year, Limassol is never without its bustling schedule of annual carnivals, religious and cultural events, wine, beer and grape festivals. It‘s not too hard to see why Limassol attracts many visitors in search of authentic cultural experiences. read »
Easter Pascha In Limassol - Celebrate With Flaounes Loaves and Breaking of Red Eggs! Events | Food and beverage | Leisure travel Easter Week in Limassol is fast approaching. In the spirit of spring’s ritual renewal, average local temperatures rise to a glorious 21–26C. It’s no coincidence that visitors to Cyprus, including of course Londa hotel guests, may be keen to take a mini-break. Chilly winter blasts mixed with April showers continue to sweep across several home countries at northern latitudes. The desire to relax and re-energise in Limassol’s warming Mediterranean air over Easter is always a popular choice. read »
Londa nominated ‘Cyprus Leading Boutique Hotel’ and ‘Europe Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2019’ Events | Food and beverage | Leisure travel It’s voting time in the annual World Travel Awards™ - now in it’s 26th year - and Londa Beach Hotel is nominated in five categories, including Cyprus Leading Boutique Hotel 2019. Voting in the Europe section runs from 11th March to 28th April. The World Travel Awards™ was established in 1993 to “acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries”. read »
Limassol Marathon 2019: Running alongside world’s top city events! Events | Leisure travel New York, Paris, Chicago, London, Tokyo, Berlin, Boston... are all celebrated as the traditional top cities for staging major marathons where hundreds of thousands of runners take part every year. Globally, there are an estimated 4,400 official marathons, at least. The annual OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO – which this year takes place on Sat 23rd and Sun 24th March – is highly regarded and attracts runners from around the world. read »
Serenades, choirs and masquerades – the eternal spirit of Limassol Carnival! Events | Leisure travel Limassol Carnival returns on 28th February... which this exuberant and colourful celebration of music and dance has done around this time every year since 1890! In an unexpected break from tradition, there will be two queens riding in regal chariots, as they lead a fabulous carnival procession from Makarios Avenue right through the town centre on the 10th of March. read »
Londa celebrates Valentines Day – from a Saint’s last letter to an eternal message of love Events | Leisure travel “Early check-in, late check-out” – the ultimate way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Londa Hotel! It’s all part of Londa’s exclusive Valentines Day Packages designed for couples with traditional “eidýllio” – i.e. romance – firmly in mind! Sensual luxury of the boutique kind is the order of the day, of course! From Valentine cocktails and Dinner for Two followed by Late Breakfast in our Italian-style Caprice Restaurant. read »
Exclusive dinner at Caprice pairs Londa with Cyprus fine winemaking family Events | Food and beverage Londa guests and Limassol visitors seeking authentic cultural experiences have a palate-tingling opportunity on February 8th to taste the latest examples from Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades, one of the island’s longstanding fine winemaking families. Londa hotel teams up with the Oenou Yi vineyard to present an “eclectic wine-pairing” dinner at the Caprice restaurant. read »
Mind, Body and Soul - every Londa Spa session is a New Year’s Day beginning! Leisure travel Guests staying at Londa Hotel are often from countries where January is traditionally a time for putting the festive season indulgences firmly behind them. A new year begins with a sense of a new beginning, renewal and re-energising. Many might make a straightforward new year’s “resolution” to lose a few pounds around the waistline or tone up abs, biceps and posterior. read »
Celebrating New Years Eve in Limassol: The hills are alive and good children get a lucky gift! Events | Leisure travel Mostly sunny at 17C – 20C! That’s the forecast for Limassol on New Year’s Eve. Perfect for traditional “first footing”, Mediterranean-style, into 2019. And for raising a special sparkling glass of bubbly wishes for the year ahead at Londa’s New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on the Caprice veranda. The celebrations continue into the night and the next day with Londa’s special New Years Day Breakfast, Buffet Lunch and A La Carte Dinner... read »
Limassol festive classics in music, dance, theatre and on ice! Events | Leisure travel Storytelling, magic and spectacle are always on the menu in Limassol’s annual line-up of festive events for visitors in search of traditional cultural delights. And 2018 is no different! Top performers from Cyprus, Greece and Russia will present a number of stunning shows in music, dance, theatre, and on ice! read »
Limassol lights up Christmas Land and Wonderland - two festive events and more for all the family! Events | Leisure travel First day of December. Excitement’s in the air, anticipation building... The winter months may be a warm Mediterranean 20C in Limassol but you know the festive season is here when the annual Christmas Wonderland arrives at the Old Port. And this year, visitors may behold a further twinkling of starry lights against the ancient night sky with the arrival of Limassol Christmas Land. Both are located just a short distance from Londa Hotel. read »
Ancient Cyprus amphora carries new message in European Year of Cultural Heritage Events | Food and beverage | Leisure travel Did you know that every time you type an email address in order to send a message you are using the Greek symbol for transportation? The keyboard character @ originates from the Latin word for "at, toward or to" and is the abbreviation for amphora, a measure of capacity. However, it also came to be more popularly known as the Greek “amphora” - a two-handled, terracotta vessel, such as a pitcher or vase. The amphora is also used in transportation, but in the ancient Mediterranean world, its purpose was for sending grains and liquids. read »
The ‘Mother’ of baby days! Mums2Be Expo returns to Londa followed by top fashion brands event Events | Leisure travel | Londa Blog Leto, Greek goddess of motherhood who gave birth to Apollo the sun god and Artemis, goddess of hunting - also known as the Roman ‘Diana’ - is returning to Londa Hotel. In loving spirit anyway! Following the success of last year’s Mums2Be & Baby Day Expo at Londa, the 6th annual one-day event of all things maternal is once again to be held in the bright, friendly space of the AΩ Conference Room on Sunday 21st October (10am to 6pm). read »
Clean environment and recycling in Limassol – Festival promotes total health and wellbeing Events | Leisure travel The “environment” is as high on the agenda in Cyprus as the Troodos Mountains, which rise 1,952 metres (6,404 ft) up into the fresh, sunlit Mediterranean air. Among a number of sustainability initiatives, the island has 57 ‘Blue Flag’ beaches, officially recognised as the “Cleanest Bathing Waters in Europe”. Since 2016, Limassol and five other city districts have also embarked upon a 4-year plan “dedicated to cleaner, better transport”. read »
All Creatures Great and Small - From Limassol Zoo To Camel Park! Leisure travel “What’s the national animal of Cyprus?”, a guest unexpectedly asked while recently checking in at Reception. We think they had spotted a leaflet for Limassol Zoo! This year more visitors than ever have arrived on Cyprus – up by more than 38,000 in June 2018 compared to June 2017 - and many are keen to add to their knowledge and on the trail of authentic cultural experiences. read »
Limassol Beer Festivals 2018 – MedFest global ale blends and Greek-Reggae fusion! Events | Food and beverage | Leisure travel Cultural adventurers in Cyprus seeking insight and authentic experiences may not associate beer drinking with the island’s unique and individual Mediterranean character. In 2016, individual consumption was 55 litres or around 97 pints, compared to 67 litres (116 pints) in the UK or a whopping 104 litres (183 pints) in Germany, according to The Brewers of Europe Report, Dec 2017. read »
Women of Troy’s timeless story centre stage in today’s world Events | Leisure travel The annual "International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama” kicks off its 2018 season with “Trojan Women” on Tuesday 3rd July at Limassol’s Curium Ancient Theatre, just a short drive west along the coast from Londa Hotel. The staging of the historic play in 2018 is sure to resonate with hotel guests and visitors to Limassol who seek cultural luxury experience during their stay. read »
Discover ancient Cyprus Apollo of the woodlands where Greek tragedy is live today! Events | Leisure travel Average Limassol temperatures during May have been hitting 25C and above with around 10 hours of sunshine every day. As the eternal glowing jewel in the Mediterranean – where the sea water can gently simmer at a luxurious 20C - it’s no surprise that the name of Apollo, the mythic Greek god of sun and light, has long been used as a centre of worship on Cyprus. read »
Easter in Limassol – a perfect time to discover the stories of nearby monasteries! Events | Leisure travel Easter is just days away now! Not only a major religious celebration in Cyprus but it also tends to mark the start of the tourist season. Together, they could also be seen as an appropriate time for the culturally curious Londa Hotel guest to take the opportunity and visit one or two of the island’s historic and truly impressive monasteries. read »
Weddings Abroad - Cyprus weddings Weddings The popularity of Cyprus as a destination for weddings abroad is not surprising. Renowned as the birthplace of Aphrodite – more popularly known as ‘Venus’ - the island forever linked to the mythic Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty hosts around 5,450 marriages every year. read »
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Relaxation and Wellbeing – the healing powers of medicinal flowers and plants
On the island birthplace of Greek love goddess, Aphrodite (the Roman ‘Venus’), it’s no surprise that Cyprus preserves the traditional annual festivals dedicated to celebrating all things floral. The rose and myrtle flowers were both sacred to Aphrodite but did you know that the national flower of Cyprus is actually the perennial and hardy growing ‘Cyclamen Cyprium’ or Cyprus Cyclamen? In Limassol there is also a museum dedicated to the healing powers of medicinal flowers and plants. read »
Today we start a new informal series of posts where, in true personalised boutique style, visitors and guests are offered a little peak behind the scenes here at Londa. We will be interviewing various key staff, from the Caprice Restaurant to the Londa Spa and others who are sure to have fascinating stories to tell! We hope this little series will offer a worthwhile snapshot. Our exclusive ‘insider’ interviews kick off with Londa General Manager, Jochen Niemann. read »
Healthy eating with ‘Super Foods’ is taking the Mediterranean diet to a new level in boutique hotel luxury. Poolside at Londa is where you’ll often find hotel guests continuing their journey of relaxation after a blissful Londa spa session in-house or yoga exercises on the beach. Now guests at the pool bar can delight their senses and heighten their spirits further by mindfully exploring an irresistible array of healthy eating snacks and dishes. read »
June in Limassol - average temperatures are hitting a sizzling 32C and there’s not a cloud in the sky! Powerless to resist the call of mythic, Greek sun god Apollo, cultural explorers and seasonal holidaymakers, alike, arrive in greater numbers than ever before to pay homage under a blazing Cyprus sky. Around one in 7 visitors head for Limassol, and many also choose to stay at Londa for an exclusive boutique experience, Mediterranean-style! read »
Movement and expression unlimited! Throughout June, the 22nd Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival unleashes energy and innovation with an international flavour in all things terpsichorean! Whether a guest at boutique hotel Londa or staying at another luxury property in Limassol, the culturally curious have a unique opportunity to step out and experience new ventures in dance choreography from across Europe. read »
There’s always a drama being played out nearby to Londa! Just 5.6 kms (3.5 miles) west from the hotel is Limassol’s Rialto Theatre – the city’s enduring home of the performing arts. It may not have been around as long as say, the Curium Theatre (built in the 2nd century AD) but 2019 sees the Rialto celebrating the 20th anniversary of its re-opening, which kicks off with a spectacular open-air party at Heroes’ Square on Friday May 17th. read »
“Limassol” and “Festival” – they not only sound almost the same but are definitely made for each other! Throughout the year, Limassol is never without its bustling schedule of annual carnivals, religious and cultural events, wine, beer and grape festivals. It‘s not too hard to see why Limassol attracts many visitors in search of authentic cultural experiences. read »
Easter Week in Limassol is fast approaching. In the spirit of spring’s ritual renewal, average local temperatures rise to a glorious 21–26C. It’s no coincidence that visitors to Cyprus, including of course Londa hotel guests, may be keen to take a mini-break. Chilly winter blasts mixed with April showers continue to sweep across several home countries at northern latitudes. The desire to relax and re-energise in Limassol’s warming Mediterranean air over Easter is always a popular choice. read »
It’s voting time in the annual World Travel Awards™ - now in it’s 26th year - and Londa Beach Hotel is nominated in five categories, including Cyprus Leading Boutique Hotel 2019. Voting in the Europe section runs from 11th March to 28th April. The World Travel Awards™ was established in 1993 to “acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries”. read »
New York, Paris, Chicago, London, Tokyo, Berlin, Boston... are all celebrated as the traditional top cities for staging major marathons where hundreds of thousands of runners take part every year. Globally, there are an estimated 4,400 official marathons, at least. The annual OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO – which this year takes place on Sat 23rd and Sun 24th March – is highly regarded and attracts runners from around the world. read »
Limassol Carnival returns on 28th February... which this exuberant and colourful celebration of music and dance has done around this time every year since 1890! In an unexpected break from tradition, there will be two queens riding in regal chariots, as they lead a fabulous carnival procession from Makarios Avenue right through the town centre on the 10th of March. read »
“Early check-in, late check-out” – the ultimate way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Londa Hotel! It’s all part of Londa’s exclusive Valentines Day Packages designed for couples with traditional “eidýllio” – i.e. romance – firmly in mind! Sensual luxury of the boutique kind is the order of the day, of course! From Valentine cocktails and Dinner for Two followed by Late Breakfast in our Italian-style Caprice Restaurant. read »
Londa guests and Limassol visitors seeking authentic cultural experiences have a palate-tingling opportunity on February 8th to taste the latest examples from Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades, one of the island’s longstanding fine winemaking families. Londa hotel teams up with the Oenou Yi vineyard to present an “eclectic wine-pairing” dinner at the Caprice restaurant. read »
Guests staying at Londa Hotel are often from countries where January is traditionally a time for putting the festive season indulgences firmly behind them. A new year begins with a sense of a new beginning, renewal and re-energising. Many might make a straightforward new year’s “resolution” to lose a few pounds around the waistline or tone up abs, biceps and posterior. read »
Mostly sunny at 17C – 20C! That’s the forecast for Limassol on New Year’s Eve. Perfect for traditional “first footing”, Mediterranean-style, into 2019. And for raising a special sparkling glass of bubbly wishes for the year ahead at Londa’s New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on the Caprice veranda. The celebrations continue into the night and the next day with Londa’s special New Years Day Breakfast, Buffet Lunch and A La Carte Dinner... read »
Storytelling, magic and spectacle are always on the menu in Limassol’s annual line-up of festive events for visitors in search of traditional cultural delights. And 2018 is no different! Top performers from Cyprus, Greece and Russia will present a number of stunning shows in music, dance, theatre, and on ice! read »
First day of December. Excitement’s in the air, anticipation building... The winter months may be a warm Mediterranean 20C in Limassol but you know the festive season is here when the annual Christmas Wonderland arrives at the Old Port. And this year, visitors may behold a further twinkling of starry lights against the ancient night sky with the arrival of Limassol Christmas Land. Both are located just a short distance from Londa Hotel. read »
Six weeks to go and preparations for Christmas at Londa are already well underway! Once again, hotel guests can relax and celebrate all the way from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day in true Mediterranean luxury style with one of our exclusive Christmas and New Year Gala Dinner Packages featuring a special 5 course or a La Carte menu. read »
Did you know that every time you type an email address in order to send a message you are using the Greek symbol for transportation? The keyboard character @ originates from the Latin word for "at, toward or to" and is the abbreviation for amphora, a measure of capacity. However, it also came to be more popularly known as the Greek “amphora” - a two-handled, terracotta vessel, such as a pitcher or vase. The amphora is also used in transportation, but in the ancient Mediterranean world, its purpose was for sending grains and liquids. read »
Leto, Greek goddess of motherhood who gave birth to Apollo the sun god and Artemis, goddess of hunting - also known as the Roman ‘Diana’ - is returning to Londa Hotel. In loving spirit anyway! Following the success of last year’s Mums2Be & Baby Day Expo at Londa, the 6th annual one-day event of all things maternal is once again to be held in the bright, friendly space of the AΩ Conference Room on Sunday 21st October (10am to 6pm). read »
The “environment” is as high on the agenda in Cyprus as the Troodos Mountains, which rise 1,952 metres (6,404 ft) up into the fresh, sunlit Mediterranean air. Among a number of sustainability initiatives, the island has 57 ‘Blue Flag’ beaches, officially recognised as the “Cleanest Bathing Waters in Europe”. Since 2016, Limassol and five other city districts have also embarked upon a 4-year plan “dedicated to cleaner, better transport”. read »
The Limassol Motor Show & Motion Exhibition returns to Limassol Old Port, 14th - 16th of September. It’s just 6.2 kms (3.8 miles) from Londa Hotel, a healthy stroll for some late summer guests. Others might prefer a taxi – it is a motor show, after all! read »
August turns into September and Limassol still basks in 12 hours of glorious Mediterranean sunlight at a sizzling 32C everyday! Music to the ears of late holidaymakers and other visitors to Cyprus, of course! Even during the autumn and winter months, both the average air and sea temperatures in Limassol tend to hover around 24C. read »
Being slightly different gets you noticed! Guests and visitors to Londa Hotel often comment on the intricate lace design and lustrous silver filigree that greets them when they check into their rooms. Leisure, pleasure, history and culture are purposefully woven into the boutique hotel experience. read »
“What’s the national animal of Cyprus?”, a guest unexpectedly asked while recently checking in at Reception. We think they had spotted a leaflet for Limassol Zoo! This year more visitors than ever have arrived on Cyprus – up by more than 38,000 in June 2018 compared to June 2017 - and many are keen to add to their knowledge and on the trail of authentic cultural experiences. read »
Cultural adventurers in Cyprus seeking insight and authentic experiences may not associate beer drinking with the island’s unique and individual Mediterranean character. In 2016, individual consumption was 55 litres or around 97 pints, compared to 67 litres (116 pints) in the UK or a whopping 104 litres (183 pints) in Germany, according to The Brewers of Europe Report, Dec 2017. read »
The annual "International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama” kicks off its 2018 season with “Trojan Women” on Tuesday 3rd July at Limassol’s Curium Ancient Theatre, just a short drive west along the coast from Londa Hotel. The staging of the historic play in 2018 is sure to resonate with hotel guests and visitors to Limassol who seek cultural luxury experience during their stay. read »
Cyprus and Dance Culture. They’ve been in step together long before Ayia Napa became renowned as the “clubber’s capital of Cyprus” in the 1990s. Their natural rhythm may be traced back to a classical Greek song where Apollo, the god of medicine, music and poetry, was called “The Dancer”. read »
Average Limassol temperatures during May have been hitting 25C and above with around 10 hours of sunshine every day. As the eternal glowing jewel in the Mediterranean – where the sea water can gently simmer at a luxurious 20C - it’s no surprise that the name of Apollo, the mythic Greek god of sun and light, has long been used as a centre of worship on Cyprus. read »
Londa Hotel is the official Hospitality Sponsor, and several festival performers will be staying at the hotel during the event. The 13th Cyprus Russian Festival is expected to attract up to 15,000 visitors for 2 days of music, dance, art and sporting displays across Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd June. read »
The “Mediterranean Diet” is definitely established as the go-to recipe for anyone seeking the ingredients for an authentic healthy-eating lifestyle. It’s perhaps a view shared by many of the 3.6 million visitors from around the world who visit Cyprus every year. read »
What can possibly be better than relaxing on the Caprice terrace overlooking the azure majesty and unfathomable mystery of the Mediterranean Sea? Or seeking total oneness with the rising swell of the water, whispering a promise of wellbeing at an early morning beach spa yoga session? read »
Olive oil! Big business might describe it as liquid gold. Many believe that the health-giving properties contained within its glistening amber are the secret to a long and active life. Whenever chefs prepare ingredients for a varied menu of insalate (salad) at Londa Hotel’s Caprice Restaurant, every drizzle of locally produced extra virgin oil pays homage to an ancient island tradition. read »
Easter is just days away now! Not only a major religious celebration in Cyprus but it also tends to mark the start of the tourist season. Together, they could also be seen as an appropriate time for the culturally curious Londa Hotel guest to take the opportunity and visit one or two of the island’s historic and truly impressive monasteries. read »
“If music be the food of love, play on…”, says Orsino in Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’. The words are well-known and have been regularly quoted – but the meaning is very much alive today in Cyprus. And where could be more fitting to follow the bard’s lyrical advice than in Londa Hotel’s very own Caprice Restaurant. read »
It’s Limassol Carnival time once again - when just about anything goes! Since the 8th February, the streets have been filled with a non-stop, eye-popping parade of riotous colour, costume, music and dance that reaches its dazzling climax at the Grand Carnival on Sunday 18th. read »
