Limassol has the largest coastal resort on the island of Cyprus and offers plenty of attractions. Whether you desire a relaxing beach holiday, or a more sophisticated cultural visit, Limassol caters for all.

Limassol attracts a considerable amount of visitors each year, who come to discover its beautiful beaches which offer numerous water activities such as scuba diving, jet skiing, para-gliding etc. Moreover, the city is significantly famous for its sites of historical and archaeological importance, that are to this day very popular attractions .

Amathus Archeological Site

This historical point is 11km east of Limassol. Amathus played a significant role in ancient Cyprus being one of the principle ancient royal cities, similar to the prominent status of Kourion, however unlike Kourion it also acted as a port.

Various attractions at the Amathus site include, the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite and the Tombs dating back to the early Iron Age period of Graeco-Phoenician.

Kolossi Castle

This well admired 15th century castle is situated in Kolossi village, 14km west of Limassol in the south of Cyprus. There have been indications that the castle we see today has been built on the site of an earlier castle from the 13th century.

The surrounding land around Kolossi castle played an important role in the past as it had been highly cultivated with sugarcane and vineyards, from which the famous Cypriot wine Commandaria was produced. The name ‘Commandaria’ originates from the headquarters of Kolossi – the ‘Grand Commanderie’.

Limassol is the main city in Cyprus for exporting and this dates back also to the middle ages when Limassol acted as the centre for exports of olives, cotton and sugar with the help of the fertile area around Kolossi castle.

Kourion (18km, west of Limassol) K ourion is located on the west coast of Limassol in the small town of Episkopi and is one of the most famous ancient attractions. It is renowned for its importance, as historical sources suggest it was a major ancient city Kingdom of Cyprus. Furthermore, Kourion hosts a considerable amount of impressive musical and theatrical events in its magnificent Greco-Roman amphitheatre that was originally built in the second century B.C.

The site overlooks the beautiful Mediterranean sea complimenting surrounding monuments which mostly date from the Roman period. These include the Forum, the Nymphaeum, the Fountain House, the House of the Gladiators, the House of Achilles and the Public Baths.

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Limassol Zoo

The zoo is located on the coastal road of Limassol, and is the only zoo in Cyprus. It accommodates a diverse selection of animals, an average of 300 including birds. The residents of the zoo include lions, tigers, bears, panthers, zebras, monkeys, ostriches, peacocks, vultures, emu, falcons and macaws etc.

Limassol zoo also features a natural history museum and an educational centre which frequently screens films on wildlife and nature.

The zoo includes a special designated area for children.

The Castle of Limassol

The history of this castle dates back to 1228, when Frederick the Second of Germany and his supporters imprisoned the hostages seized by Ibeline, the king regent of Cyprus. It is also said that it is an ancient Byzantine castle. This castle is also a witness for the marriage between king Richard and Queen Berengaria.

Today’s structure is mostly rebuilt under the Turkish domination (19th century) and also accommodates the Cyprus Medieval Museum.

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The Limassol District Archaeological Museum

This museum was initially housed in Limassol, which was founded in 1948. It holds many extraordinary artifacts dating from the beginning of the 4th and 5th centuries AD and covers all the historical periods to the early phases of the Ottoman period (16th-17th century). Collections of artifacts presented are mostly connected with the latest periods of Cyprus’ history, signifying various great archaeological discoveries.

Limassol beaches

The city of Limassol has the longest coastline of all the cities in Cyprus. The city offers a diverse style of public and controlled beaches.

Featured below are some of the most popular tourist beaches in Limassol.

Ladies' Mile

This is a superb beach with grainy white sand and shallow clear water. It is located near the New Limassol port and can be reached in 15 minutes from Limassol’s town centre. It is one of the safest beaches for children and the facilities for windsurfing are assured. It is a perfect place to enjoy a swim, sunbathe or a peaceful walk along the sandy beach.

Governor's Beach

This beach is not as crowded as others and is located midway between Larnaca and Limassol. Governor’s beach has a sandy coastline and shallow clear water with a rocky area beneath the shore ideal for snorkeling and fishing. It is a relaxing beach where you can witness a beautiful sunrise and enjoy a meal in a typical Greek Cypriot Taverna just a few metres away from the crystal clear water of the Meditternean sea.

Kourion Beach

This is a large beach and is one of the most spectacular beaches in Limassol. The ruins of the Ancient Roman Kourion Amphitheatre is just next to the beach on a high mountain, which is also a popular spot for hand-gliders to emerge from. Sailing and wind-surfing opportunities are assured here but sometimes the beach can get very overcrowded with swimmers.

Pissouri Beach

This beach is located midway between Limassol and Paphos. The beach is clean with warm water and it is one of the safest for swimming, offering water sports acivities during the summer months. It is a quiet and unspoilt area as Pissouri is a small village which does not get overcrowded with many tourists. Furthermore, there are many restaurants along the beach offering the delicious traditional cuisines of Cyprus.

Flo Cafe Beach Cove

This is a small pleasant bay located in the heart of the tourist area in Limassol. The water is clean and considerably shallow which makes it a safe beach for small children.

The beach cove is complimented by the Flo Cafe which is situated directly on the beach front. If you are lucky you can even grab yourself a comfortable leather sofa to enjoy the view from.