City · Cyprus · Limassol District

Limassol

The island's second city, with a modern marina, a medieval castle and a long seafront.

about 5 h

For storytellers

Why Limassol matters

Limassol is the lively port city of the south coast. A long seafront promenade runs past hotels and cafes, a modern marina has restaurants and boats, and the old town has a medieval castle and small lanes. It is a good base for the south-west coast, the Troodos foothills and wine villages. It feels busy and modern, but with a nice old core.

Talking points

  • The old town and castle sit close to the harbour.
  • The seafront promenade is a favourite evening walk.
  • It is a gateway to Kourion and the wine villages.

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What to see in Limassol

Ruins

Kourion

Limassol, Cyprus

A Greco-Roman city on a cliff with a restored theatre and mosaics, looking out over the sea.

Mountain

Mount Olympus (Troodos)

Limassol, Cyprus

The highest peak in Cyprus, in the cool pine forests of the Troodos mountains.

Castle

Kolossi Castle

Limassol, Cyprus

A compact medieval tower castle used by the Knights of St John.

Castle

Limassol Castle

Limassol, Cyprus

A medieval castle in the old town, now a museum of medieval Cyprus.

Neighbourhood

Omodos Village

Limassol, Cyprus

A stone-built wine village with a central square and a monastery, a classic Troodos stop.

Also nearby

Within about 40 km, closest first.