TESOL Course in Limassol, Cyprus
 Why
TEFL Course in Limassol, Cyprus?
Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island and one of the most
popular tourist destinations, attracting over 2.4 million tourists per
year. Historically Cyprus dates back to the Greek civilization and has
archeological sites that speak about the past. However modern Cyprus is
like any other cosmopolitan, thriving and exciting place. The sunny
climate, azure blue waters of the Mediterranean, Greek style houses, the
music, culture and healthy food make it an island paradise. Cyprus truly
portrays a meeting ground for the oriental and the occidental, giving it
a unique place on the world map.
What is the attraction?
Cyprus has all the amenities that a modern place can offer like sailing,
scuba diving, swimming, mountain biking and spas. The silver beaches,
clear water of the sea, virgin forests and its picture perfect natural
beauty transport one to a different world.
You can go to the cinema or the theatre and at night there are many
pubs, bars and clubs to enjoy, with a lot of venues offering live
entertainment. The night life in Cyprus is varied.
There is a wide selection of Cyprus restaurants for dining out
especially offering sea food and authentic Mediterranean cuisine. In
Cyprus one can shop without a stop. Either in the North or South, Cyprus
is supplied with stores catering for all tastes and requirements.
Limassol is the biggest port in the Mediterranean transit trade. It has
also become one of the most important tourism, trade and
service-providing centre in the area. Limassol is renowned for its long
cultural tradition, and is home to the Cyprus University of Technology.
A wide spectrum of activities and a great number of museums and
archaeological sites are available to the interested visitor.
On the tourist map
The medieval castle of Limassol now serves as a medieval museum. The
collection that the museum provides covers the era of 400 - 1870 A.D. A
visitor can see numerous exhibits: cannons, wood carvings of the 17th
and 18th century, paintings and tombstones, statues, suits of armor,
coins, terracotta, metalware and pottery, glass and marble artifacts.
The Archaeological Museum provides a very interesting collection of
antiquities found in the district of Limassol, dating from the Neolithic
Age to the Roman period.
The Folk Art Museum is beautifully preserved old house which provides a
very interesting collection of Cypriot Folk Art of the last two
centuries. Some of the most fascinating objects of the collection are:
national costumes, tapestry, embroidery, wooden chests, waistcoats,
men’s jackets, necklaces, a variety of light clothes, town costumes,
country tools etc.
The Public Garden is situated on the coastal road. It provides a great
variety of vegetation: eucalyptus trees, pine trees and cypresses. Apart
from walking in this serene environment one can also visit a mini zoo
within the premises that houses indigenous species of animals. Not far
from the zoo there is the small natural history museum and the garden
theatre that is reconstructed to host famous international groups.
What is in it for you?
Apart from offering all the features of Mediterranean lifestyle Cyprus
has an interesting mix of Greek, Turkish, Ottoman and British culture
and tradition. It seems to be an amalgamation of Asian and European
life.
Limassol is famous in Cyprus for its festivals, like the Carnival and
Wine Festival. The Limassol Carnival festival lasts for ten days, with
amusing masquerading. This custom is very old, going back to pagan
rituals. With the passage of time it has acquired a different, purely
entertaining character, with a large, popular following. Many
fancy-dress balls and parties take place at many hotels every night.
During the first quarter of September, the great Wine Festival of Cyprus
takes place in the Limassol Municipal Garden, every evening between 8.00
hrs - 23.00 hrs. During the festival the visitor has the chance to taste
some of the best Cyprus wines, which are offered free of charge. On some
evenings, various groups from Cyprus and abroad perform folk dancing and
there are also choirs and others.
Other festivals are Yermasogeia Flower Festival (May), Festival of the
Flood (June), Shakespearean nights and Festival of Ancient Greek Drama.
Weekend Activities
Cyprus has something for every one and there is never a dull moment.
Both for the high energy out door person and the more relaxed and laid
back traveller it has activities that can keep your weekends busy.
There are several beaches in Kyrenia and Lefke which offer a variety of
water sports ranging from water skiing, paragliding, wind-surfing and
jet skiing.
Famagusta has long been famous for its miles of sandy beaches. The
beaches are safe and perfect for your Cyprus holiday with some great
spots for swimming and snorkeling.
The coast of Agia Napa is considered as the finest regarding beaches in
Cyprus. Extensive silvery, sandy beaches cover the area which attracts
the majority of tourists.
In Cyprus there are quite a few horse riding centres, where you can
enjoy trekking through nature. For the more adventurous visitor to
Cyprus, bungee jumping is available in Agia Napa.
For the nature lovers it is possible to watch 347 different species of
bird in Cyprus. Most of them are migratory birds that can be observed
more during the winter months.
Warm seas, clear water and year-round sunshine ensure that diving in
Cyprus remains a popular pastime. The varied nature of the dive sites as
well as the lack of tides and currents means that both beginners and
more experienced divers can enjoy the experience. There's plenty of
underwater life and a huge variety of fish.
For the adventure lover North Cyprus as well South Cyprus uplands are
ideal for mountain biking.
Evening and Nightlife
Nightlife is pretty active in Cyprus. You will find many bars all over
Cyprus all with different atmospheres. There are discos in all the main
cities in Cyprus.
You will come across many pubs in Cyprus some open during the day and at
night. Several serve food and have live entertainment.
Connectivity
You can get to Cyprus by either plane or boat. Cyprus is well connected
by air through frequent scheduled and charter flights out of England and
other European countries.
It takes 45 minutes to reach Limassol from Larnaca and Pafos Airports.
There are regular bus and taxi services from the airports to the city.
Airport transfer is also offered by the school.
Weather
Cyprus has a typical Mediterranean climate, warm and dry with little
rainfall, which makes Cyprus very popular as tourist destination.
TEFL Location
The TESOL International school is located at 8, Souliou Street, in a
residential area in Limassol. There are 9 well equipped classrooms, a
language room, a computer room, overhead video projector, free access to
the Internet, a study room, a small library, a cinema room accommodating
up to 200 students, a self-service cafeteria (vending), a spacious
lounge, and a waiting room. The school is fully air--conditioned. The
distance to the beach and to the town center is only 2 km.
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It is a very compact experience. Extensive learning but
fun.
A gear experience with TEFL International and very
helpful to find placement
