Page 70 - Annual Magazine 2017
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Story by Elena Constantinou


                             When the first superyacht sailed into Limassol Marina, few could believe that
                                        this would be the beginning of a new era for Cyprus.



               M/Y Anastasia made history as the largest vessel to enter a marina   standards of quality that are redefining the industry in Cyprus as a
               on the island back in 2013. Peering over the lighthouse, her slick   whole and boosting the island’s image across the waters. Just a stroll
               75m claimed its position along the south eastern breakwater and   from the heart of a thriving international city, it also offers a range
               changed  the  dynamic  of Limassol’s most  ambitious  waterfront   of luxury residences and an enticing mix of residential, dining and
               development  forever.  The  shores of this vibrant  Mediterranean   shopping establishments, spa, fitness and cultural facilities.
               city have since been frequented by a string of distinguished guests.
                                                                 The new safe haven for 650 yachts from 6m to 110m is a blend
               In 2016 alone, within a period of two months, four of the most   of local and internationally renowned excellence in services and
               prestigious superyachts in the world used the services and facilities   facilities.  Every  berth  has  access  to  fresh  water,  electricity,  fibre
               of Limassol Marina - the first superyacht marina on the island.   to the boat, high-speed wireless internet and telephone, fuel and
               Second time visitors, 88.5m M/Y Nirvana, 99m M/Y Madame Gu   waste  removal.  Berth-holders  benefit  from  their  own  parking,  as
               and 72.6m M/Y Queen K, were followed by the 119m M/Y A.   well as 24-hour security, concierge services, round-the-clock marina
               And these are just a handful of more than fifty superyachts to have   assistance and preferential rates across all development facilities.
               visited  or signed  long-term  berthing  agreements  with  Limassol
               Marina since its official opening in June 2014.   There  are also haul out and shore-side technical  facilities  on-
                                                                 site, a 100-ton travel lift and 40-ton trailer, slipway, fuel station,
               Limassol Marina provides an ideal stop-over or winter berth,   helipad, well-stocked chandlery and boatyard for light repairs and
               conveniently located at the crossroads of three continents, with   maintenance.

































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