Limassol
Visited in November 2019
At a glance
- Country
- Cyprus
- Region
- Limassol District
- Population
- 107,970
- Best time to go
- April to June, September to October
- Main airport
- None — nearest is Larnaca (LCA) or Paphos (PFO)
- Coordinates
- 34.67°N, 33.04°E
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Overview
Limassol is Cyprus's second city and its liveliest: a long seafront of promenades and hotels with a compact old town of lanes, tavernas and a medieval castle at its centre.
It makes a handy base for the south coast. Within half an hour you can be among Roman mosaics at Kourion or up in the wine villages of the Troodos foothills.
Things to see
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Photo: A.Savin, FAL Limassol Castle
A small medieval castle in the old town, now home to the Cyprus Medieval Museum.
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Photo: Tech bro, CC BY-SA 3.0 Old port and marina
The restored harbour area is full of restaurants and makes a pleasant evening stroll.
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Photo: Lomaine, CC BY-SA 4.0 Molos promenade
A seafront park and walkway lined with palms and sculptures, busy with joggers and families.
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Photo: A.Savin, FAL Kourion
A Greco-Roman city on a clifftop, with a theatre overlooking the sea and fine floor mosaics.
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Photo: Vegard Ottervig, Public domain Kolossi Castle
A square crusader tower once used by the Knights Hospitaller, set among old sugar works.
Tickets and tours
Things to do
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Photo: Hagai Agmon-Snir حچاي اچمون-سنير חגי אגמון-שניר, CC BY-SA 4.0 Visit the wine villages
Drive up to Omodos and nearby villages for small wineries, cobbled squares and local sweets.
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Photo: Cypkipras55, CC0 Beach day at Lady's Mile
A long, quiet sandy beach on the Akrotiri peninsula south of the city.
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Photo: Sergey Galyonkin from Kyiv, Ukraine, CC BY-SA 2.0 Limassol Carnival
Costumed parades and parties fill the city in the weeks before Lent.
Where to stay
Old Town
Characterful and close to the castle, bars and restaurants.
Hotels in Old TownSeafront tourist area
Beach hotels east of the centre, good for families and sea views.
Hotels in Seafront tourist areaMarina
Upmarket apartments and restaurants on the water by the old port.
Hotels in Marina
Getting around
Buses run along the seafront, and the promenade is good for walking and cycling. A car helps for Kourion and the villages.
Airport shuttle buses link Limassol with Larnaca and Paphos airports, each in about an hour or less.
When to go
Spring and early autumn are warm and sunny, with the sea pleasant well into October. July and August are hot and busy, and winters are mild but quieter.
Plan your trip to Limassol
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- Airport parking, lounges and transfersHoliday Extras
- Car hireAuto Europe
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Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.