Limassol

BridgeOrient Ltd was based in Limassol because of the type of living and working environment it offers to each inhabitants.

In 2019, Limassol was placed in the top 100 cities worldwide in Mercer's annual report. The Mercer Quality of Living Ranking evaluates local living conditions in more than 450 cities worldwide according to factors that are important to expats and ranked Limassol 86th of 231 cities in its annual report.

“Factors such as climate, disease and sanitation standards, ease of communications, and physical remoteness can often affect the success of a foreign assignment. Moreover, the local political and social environment, political violence, and crime may give rise to potentially uncomfortable, inconvenient, or even dangerous situations,” the company explained.

The survey is used by companies to calculate compensation for employees who are sent to locations away from home.

Limassol has been a foreign investment magnet for decades, transforming itself into a large city with landmark buildings, quality venues and lots of trade, and its success allowed it to survive  crisis comparatively unscathed. Home to a strong shipping sector, forex companies and international banks, Limassol has also become home to the island’s first official proposed casino.

It is the country’s most eccentric city with an endless amount of fun activities, history to immerse yourself with, many cultures to digest & people to meet. History & culture bursts throughout the city, due to its location along an industrial port and trade route. 

Cyprus has some of the finest archaeological sites one could ask for. To the east of Limassol lies the ancient kingdom of Amathus, while to the west lies Ancient Kourion with its breath-taking Greco-Roman amphitheater perched on a cliff-top. Or for something more recent, explore Limassol’s medieval Byzantine castle where Richard the Lion Heart is said to have got married.

Standing at the crossroads of three continents, Cyprus has a rich and diverse culinary heritage. Limassol Marina offers a variety of dining options. Some of the finest food you’ll eat here, however, is the traditional Cypriot cuisine. And there’s no better place to enjoy its fresh flavors than in the tavernas of Limassol.

Known as ‘the town that never sleeps’ Limassol’s nightlife attracts visitors from around the world. From buzzing cafés and fashionable cocktail bars, to live music venues and hip beach bars plus clubs featuring world-renowned DJs. In Limassol, you’ll never be at a loss for things to do.

Limassol Marina offers a superb range of high-end shops and designer boutiques featuring brands such as Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, Nicole Farhi, Paul Shark and Diesel. Or, just a stone’s throw from the marina, in Limassol town, you’ll find yet more chic designer shops on Makarios Avenue. Anexartisias Street is the place to go for anything from clothes and jewellery to local souvenirs.

Located on the south coast of Cyprus, Limassol enjoys one of the mildest Mediterranean winters, making it the ideal year-round yachting destination. It’s also one of the finest cruising locations in the Mediterranean.

Limassol is also the perfect jumping off point for the cruising destinations of Greece and the Greek Islands, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt and Turkey as well as the Suez Gateway to the Red Sea.