An early morning stroll around Limassol Marina
It’s early on a hot, summer morning. Limassol Marina, while not quite bustling yet, is coming to life. Boats bob at their berths, waves sparkling on their shiny surfaces, and the morning breeze offers a cooling, salty respite to the heat.
Relaxed and unhurried, it’s the perfect day to wander through the Marina’s pathways and make your way to the beach, admiring the variety of aromas, sights, and sounds that surround you. The tangy sea air mingles with the sizzling smell of breakfast being prepared, as restaurateurs lay out their tables to await the first customers of the day.
Life thrums as you make your way through the lines of shops, perusing the colourful clothes and shiny jewellery in the windows. Off-duty crew members in bare feet give their boats a loving polish. Families enjoy quality time together over brunch in the many restaurants and cafés and parents push their strollers along the water, breathing in the ever-healing balm of sea air. Energy buzzes all around yet at the same time there is an essence of calm and comfort that only the sea can summon.
As you walk past the Marina residences, an array of cheerful colours wink at you. Blue pergolas and pastel-tinted walls are complemented by an abundance of greenery and brightly hued blossoms. The bougainvillea are in full bloom, practically dazzling onlookers with their almost fluorescent fuchsia tones, while the smell of freshly mowed grass fills the air, acting as a clear indicator that these properties are lovingly looked after daily. Following the signs for the beach bar, you’ll pass the boatyard with its formidable 100 ton travel lift standing tall as it awaits the next boat to come in for maintenance.
Before long, Gazebo Mare comes into sight, with the calm blue waters of the Peninsula beach beyond. Families have already gathered for a morning swim in the shallow waters, as this secluded little sea cove is perfect for little ones to safely splash to their heart’s content. The water is still as glass, and the comfortable beach beds with their thick mattresses are perfect for sinking into. The beach bar itself pulses with life on the weekends, while offering a chiller vibe during the week. The calm waters beckon, as does the cocktail menu. Grab your beach bed. Recline, ease back, and stay awhile. This is your time.
