Tourist Attractions in Limassol

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Limassol

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About Limassol

Limassol is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Cyprus, attracting streams of tourists from the very beginning of the beach season. This city is mainly chosen by travellers who prefer a holiday with a lot of available entertainment. In this sense, Limassol is a hundred per cent suitable. There are many entertainment venues, there is a huge water park, several zoos and theatre venues, where concerts and performances are held every day in summer.

In the vicinity of Limassol there is evidence of the ancient Aegean civilisation. Ruins of ancient cities will interest history lovers, and rich museum expositions can arouse interest even in those who have never been interested in the past of the island of Cyprus.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Limassol

Ancient Kourion

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An ancient city founded in the 12th century BC by representatives of the Aegean civilisation. It was destroyed by an earthquake in the 4th century BC and over time was buried under numerous cultural layers. As a result of excavations on the territory of Kourion, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Early Middle Ages buildings were found. Today, the site of Kourion is an archaeological park.

Archaeological Site of Amathous

 4.4/5

995 reviews

According to popular legend, Amathus is believed to have been founded by Kynir, the mythical Cypriot ruler who initiated the cult of Aphrodite on the island. In the 8th century BC, the city already had a harbour for trade with the mainland and a royal palace. Amathus survived until the 12th century, when people gradually began to leave and the rich burial grounds and pagan temples were looted.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates

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399 reviews

Apollo Gilatos was the patron saint of Kourion. In the 8th century BC, a grandiose sanctuary in honour of this god was erected near the city. The temple was destroyed along with a large part of Kurion in the 4th century B.C. Later another temple was erected in its place, which belongs to the later Roman period. But this structure too suffered the sad fate of being destroyed by another earthquake.

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Limassol Marina

 4.7/5

9620 reviews

A prestigious area of Limassol, comprising residential apartments as well as marinas for yachts up to 115 metres in length. On the territory of Limassol Marina also located restaurants and boutiques appropriate to the environment of the price segment, spa and fitness centre, yacht club. The area is equipped with a comfortable infrastructure, which provides residents with a high quality of life.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Molos

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Limassol’s promenade is about 3 kilometres long, decorated with tropical vegetation and flower beds. The promenade stretches from the old city harbour along the residential neighbourhoods. The promenade was reconstructed a few years ago in accordance with the traditions of modern landscape design. Decorative swimming pools, sculptures, fountains and other elements decorating the space appeared here.

Omodos

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An ancient settlement that already existed in the Byzantine era. The village received its modern name during the Middle Ages. The place is famous for the production of Cypriot wine of excellent quality. Almost all the locals are involved in this process. Every summer in August, Omodos hosts a wine festival. The village also has a museum of Byzantine icons and a folk art exhibition.

Limassol Castle - Cyprus Medieval Museum

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4009 reviews

The castle was built in the 14th century during the reign of the Lusignan family in Cyprus. Previously, the walls of a Byzantine fortress dating back to the 10th-11th centuries stood on the site. The structure was repeatedly passed from one conqueror of Cyprus to another, being subjected to significant destruction. At the beginning of the XIX century on the territory of the fort was placed a prison, which existed until 1950. After the reconstruction, the Cypriot Museum of the Middle Ages was opened in the castle.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Kolossi Castle

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3175 reviews

The castle was built under King Hugo I of the Lusignan family in the 13th century. From 1291, the Knights of St John (Hospitallers) took up residence in the castle. In the XIV century Colossi was briefly taken over by the Knights Templar. The structure is built of limestone in the best traditions of medieval military architecture. The main castle tower is 22 metres high and its powerful walls are over 2.5 metres thick.

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KEO Winery & Brewery

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4 reviews

The KEO winery was founded in 1929 and today it is considered one of the largest wineries on the island of Cyprus. Initially a small production facility, by 1951 the output had grown to hundreds of litres of wine and beer per day. The assortment of KEO is quite wide, the factory produces brandy, liqueur, soft drinks, fruit and vegetable preserves. The plant’s products are purchased by many European countries.

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The Cyprus Wine Museum

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358 reviews

The village of Erimi is located 17 kilometres from Limassol. Since ancient times, the settlement has been located at the crossroads of important trade routes, which favoured the development of the wine industry. The Wine Museum was organised in 2000 on the territory of one of the local mansions. The exposition is dedicated to the history of Cypriot wine, details of the process of production and storage of the drink. It also houses an extensive collection of wine vessels.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Carob Museum

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17 reviews

The museum is located in the old neighbourhoods of Limassol. Its small exposition is dedicated to the carob tree, which grows everywhere in Cyprus. In the past centuries the gifts of this tree were used quite extensively. The fruit was used to extract juice, to make a sugar-like substance, to make honey and even animal feed, and parts of the fruit were added to baked goods.

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Cyprus Motor Museum

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742 reviews

The museum exhibition covers an area of 1000 m². There are historical models of cars and motorbikes made in different countries in different years. The exposition is based on the private collection of Cypriot collector D. Mavropoulos. The oldest exhibit of the museum is a “Ford” model “T”, produced in 1912. There is a retro car hire service at the exhibition.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Archaeological Museum of the Lemesos (Limassol) District

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221 reviews

The museum was founded in 1948, originally the collection was located on the grounds of the Limassol Castle, but in the 1970s it was moved to the building where it remains today. Most of the exposition consists of finds discovered during excavations in the vicinity of Limassol. Ancient statues, marble tombstones, jewellery, coin collections and other artefacts are exhibited here.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Ayia Napa Cathedral

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549 reviews

The main Orthodox church of Limassol, erected in 1903, designed by architect Papadakis, on the site of an 18th century church. The architecture of the cathedral imitates features of the Greek style and Byzantine style of construction. Inside the temple the Miraculous Image of the Mother of God is kept. The interior is characterised by opulent decoration and an abundance of luxurious decorative elements, while the exterior facade looks rather modest.

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Agios Georgios Alamanou

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345 reviews

A women’s monastery located 19 kilometres from Limassol near the settlement of Pendakomo. The monastery was founded in the XIII century by a monk who was fleeing persecution of Christians in Cyprus. During seven centuries the monastery flourished and fell into decline several times, until the middle of the XX century it was inhabited by male monks. After another revival in 1949, nuns came to live in the Monastery of St George Alamanou.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats

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511 reviews

The abode is located 10 kilometres from Limassol and is home to several nuns and dozens of cats. The history of the monastery is connected with the name of St Helena, who in the IV century ordered to bring about 1000 cats to the island to exterminate the proliferating poisonous snakes. The cats immediately settled in the monastery, which was founded not far from where St Helena’s ship docked. Since then, cats have been given every respect in Cyprus.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Apesia Hills Donkey Riding Park

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55 reviews

The shelter has existed since 1994 and was established by the charity organisation “Friends of Cyprus Donkeys”. The fact is that there have always been quite a lot of these animals in Cyprus, they were used in households for transporting goods and as a means of transport. As people stopped needing the help of donkeys, they simply left them wherever they could. The shelter took over the care of the stray and infirm animals.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Limassol Municipal Garden

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2485 reviews

Limassol City Park is home to a mini-zoo, an outdoor amphitheatre, a botanical garden, playgrounds and cafes. Mass events are often organised here, such as a marathon race or a children’s festival. There is a monument to the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin in the park. In summer the amphitheatre often hosts performances with the participation of artists from different countries. Groups from Russia, Europe and the USA come here.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Municipal Zoo

 4.2/5

1265 reviews

A small zoo where animals live in a natural environment. The administration treats every inhabitant of its menagerie with great care. The zoo staff organises a lot of educational programmes, for example, open lectures for schoolchildren on biology and classes on environmental protection. The zoo has a mini-farm where ponies, goats, donkeys, turkeys, ducks and cows live.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock)

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15435 reviews

The place where Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, is said to have emerged from the waters of the sea. It is a small stone beach surrounded by cliffs, where every tourist travelling to Cyprus strives to get to. It is believed that if a couple in love bathes on Petra-tou-Romiou, they will have a long and happy life and many beautiful children. A woman who bathes here at midnight during the full moon will ensure her eternal youth and beauty.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Governor's Beach

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361 reviews

The beach is located 20 km from Limassol, it is a group of small cosy coves hidden on the rocky coast. The place got this name thanks to one of the British governors of the island, who liked to come here to swim. Governor’s Beach is a wonderfully picturesque place. The coastline is speckled with chalk cliffs that contrast with the blue colour of the water, creating a magnificent scenery.

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Παραλία «Δασούδι»

 4.3/5

936 reviews

The city beach of Limassol, characterised by a rather convenient location. It can be reached from almost any hotel in the city in a short time. The coastal zone is planted with eucalyptus trees, which emit a pleasant aroma, very useful for respiratory organs. The infrastructure for tourists includes: car park, sports grounds, café, playground and comfortable paths leading directly to the sea.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Lady's Mile Beach

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1750 reviews

The beach is considered the most beautiful in Cyprus and one of the largest. Its coastline stretches for almost 5 kilometres. The Ladies’ Mile is a part of the coastline, where there are several beaches that pass from one to another. In high season there are a lot of tourists here, as this place is considered the most popular in Limassol for sunbathing. Like all Cypriot beaches, Ladies’ Mile is beautifully landscaped.

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Kourion Beach

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649 reviews

The beach is located 19 kilometres from Limassol and is included in the Cyprus Nature Protection Zone. The place is very popular with the locals. The coastline of Kourion stretches for 1 km. There is practically no infrastructure here, except for one large restaurant and some organised facilities for tourists, but the coastline offers magnificent views, especially in the evenings.

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Υδροπάρκο Φασουρίου Watermania

 4.5/5

2410 reviews

The best water park in Cyprus, located 7 km from Limassol. It is surrounded by magnificent olive groves and citrus orchards. The park was opened in 1999, by 2007 its area was significantly increased. Now Fasouri Watermania occupies an area of 100 thousand m². The water park offers 30 attractions and 7 restaurants. The design is made in the style of natural landscapes of French Polynesia.

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