Lighting Up Limassol Christmas Land: Festive Countdown Begins! Events | Leisure travel Nothing says “Christmas is coming” more than the tinsel and glitter, hustle and bustle of the traditional Christmas Fairs, Christmas Lands and Festive concerts that magically appear in and around Limassol at the start of December. Londa too, is once again busy preparing her special Festive Christmas and New Year Packages, which include an overnight stay with breakfast, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Dinners, and Afternoon Tea by the fireplace in the Caprice Lounge Bar. read »
Spirit of Aphrodite: Unique Handmade Crafts Show at Londa & Maserati Blu Diamond Fashion Day at Limassol Marina Events | Leisure travel Beauty and the pleasure of creativity are always at the cultural heart of Cyprus, the mythic birthplace of Aphrodite. The 3rd Maserati Blu Diamond Fashion Day is to be held at the Limassol Marina on Sunday 17th November. Over the same weekend, Londa plays host to her latest community event – “Wintery Crafts” – a wonderful opportunity to purchase beautiful, uniquely handcrafted gifts created by local artists and craftsmen – organised by AllHandHomeMade. read »
Non-Stop Treat (No Trick) - Halloween in Limassol and “Open Doors” Wine Month! Events | Food and beverage | Leisure travel Autumn in Limassol can be a slightly surreal – or possibly, spooky experience! Visitors on a mini-break are often from countries where a chill in the misty air and damp, curling leaves underfoot more than set the scene for Halloween celebrations. With typical temperatures currently at 27C in Limassol, it feels more like high noon at midsummer than the bewitching hour for tricking and treating. read »
Prepping for Birth, Toddler and Beyond: 7th Mums 2 Be & Baby Day at Londa Hotel Events Seven is traditionally believed to be a lucky number! So, maternal blessings from mythic Greek goddesses, Hera and Leto, are sure to shower down once again over the 7th Mums 2 Be & Baby Day at Londa on Sunday October 13, 2019 (10:00 - 18:00). As in previous years, this special one day event for pregnant women and new parents - hosted by the online social network, Mums in Cyprus - will be held in Londa’s AΩ Conference Room. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Kafenio – a ‘pop up’ coffee shop at the authentic centre of Cyprus village life! Events | Food and beverage | Leisure travel “We hear that there is to be a big carnival in Limassol any day now?” An air of anticipation quietly builds up around the district as the second week of February draws closer. This is the traditional start of a fortnight of colourful Carnival mayhem, where ‘stinky’ cheese, meat and wine flows – a little over eight weeks before Orthodox Easter Sunday each year. read »
Winter break at Londa: Nature’s authentic luxury experience, within and without! Events | Leisure travel Carnival is coming! New Year celebrations are a distant memory as Limassol gets ready to kick off the 2018 season of cultural adventures into the music, dance, food and wine of local tradition. Londa contributes too by presenting throughout the year a regular programme of jazz evenings featuring international musicians. read »
Londa’s “Lucky Ones” welcome in the New Year with 6 Course Gala Dinner! Events | Food and beverage | Offers Best foot forward into 2018! It’s a time-honoured tradition in Cyprus that stepping over the threshold “right foot first” will bring you good luck in the New Year. And it’s happening right here, on the Londa Hotel dancefloor, on New Year’s Eve! After a sumptuous 6 course Gala Dinner at the Caprice, many of our guests will be definitely up for welcoming in the New Year. read »
Advent windows open with a festive menu, Londa Limassol-style! Events | Leisure travel The opening of the first ‘window’ of the Advent Calendar happens on 1st December. At Londa Beach Hotel, preparations are well underway with a virtual opening of the first window to reveal this year’s Christmas and New Year Gala Dinner Packages featuring a special 5 course or La Carte menu. read »
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Lighting Up Limassol Christmas Land: Festive Countdown Begins!
Nothing says “Christmas is coming” more than the tinsel and glitter, hustle and bustle of the traditional Christmas Fairs, Christmas Lands and Festive concerts that magically appear in and around Limassol at the start of December. Londa too, is once again busy preparing her special Festive Christmas and New Year Packages, which include an overnight stay with breakfast, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Dinners, and Afternoon Tea by the fireplace in the Caprice Lounge Bar. read »
Beauty and the pleasure of creativity are always at the cultural heart of Cyprus, the mythic birthplace of Aphrodite. The 3rd Maserati Blu Diamond Fashion Day is to be held at the Limassol Marina on Sunday 17th November. Over the same weekend, Londa plays host to her latest community event – “Wintery Crafts” – a wonderful opportunity to purchase beautiful, uniquely handcrafted gifts created by local artists and craftsmen – organised by AllHandHomeMade. read »
Autumn in Limassol can be a slightly surreal – or possibly, spooky experience! Visitors on a mini-break are often from countries where a chill in the misty air and damp, curling leaves underfoot more than set the scene for Halloween celebrations. With typical temperatures currently at 27C in Limassol, it feels more like high noon at midsummer than the bewitching hour for tricking and treating. read »
Seven is traditionally believed to be a lucky number! So, maternal blessings from mythic Greek goddesses, Hera and Leto, are sure to shower down once again over the 7th Mums 2 Be & Baby Day at Londa on Sunday October 13, 2019 (10:00 - 18:00). As in previous years, this special one day event for pregnant women and new parents - hosted by the online social network, Mums in Cyprus - will be held in Londa’s AΩ Conference Room. read »
As summer holidaymakers check out, the autumn season brings conference and exhibition delegates striding through Londa’s reception doors. Limassol is host to a full calendar of events including, leisure, entertainment, hospitality sport, art, culture, media, education, finance, business, industry and trade. read »
Just two weeks to go until the annual Limassol Wine Festival (30 Aug – 8 Sep) when an ever increasing number of Londa’s long-time guests return once more to celebrate mythic Dionysus, Greek god of “Wine and Merriment”. The joy is all the more sweeter as the festival wine is usually free of charge. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
