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Limassol: Places to Visit


Kolossi Castle
Located at the Kolossi village, this excellent example of military architecture was constructed by the Knights of St. John in the 13th century and then rebuilt in the 15th century. Its an impressive and imposing building, with narrow spiral staircases leading to the top. The rich and fertile land surrounding the castle allowed vineyards planted by the Knights to flourish, from which they produced the sweet dessert wine known as Commandaria, which is still produced to this day.

The Sanctuary of Apollo
On the Limassol-Episkopi road. This sanctuary was one of the most important centres of worship of the God Apollo Hylates, the God of the woodlands, from about the 7th century BC to the 4th century AD.

The District Archaeological Museum
Located at the corner of  Kanningos & Vyronos street.
Has a collection of archaeological discoveries found in the Limassol district including pots, ceramics, stoneware and household items dating back several centuries.

The Mediaeval Museum
Built during the 13th century and situated inside the Limassol Castle which is located near the Limassol Old Port. Has a collection of assortment of Lusignan armour as well as treasures, discovered in Kyrenia, dating back to 620 AD.

The Folk Art Museum
At Agiou Andreou street. This museum was awarded the Europa Nostra prize in 1989. Several original folkloric items are on display here including a collection of traditional costumes.

Ancient Kourion Archaeological Site
Just west of Limassol and about 7 minutes drive from our Limassol villas, Villa Mosaica and Villa Amorosa.
The main attraction of the site is the spectacular Greco-Roman theatre, originally built in the 2nd century BC and enlarged in the 2nd century AD. Major renovations are now complete and once again the theatre is hosting plays and concerts throughout the summer. The location is truly breathtaking and on a clear night with a full moon, you wouldn’t wish to be under the stars anywhere else. The House of Eustolios, next to the Amphitheatre, was once a private villa in the early Christian period. It had several baths and rooms with beautiful mosaic floors.

The Natural Sea Sponge Exhibition Centre
Located at the Old Port roundabout, it offers an intriguing insight into the harvest and production of sea sponges and an interesting demonstration of how the sponges are treated prior to being sold and how loofahs are made from a locally grown vegetable.

The Oleastro
At Anogyra village, displays, via an informative guided tours, the growth, preparation and milling of olive

The Reptile House
Located at Old Port, is home to many types of reptiles such as iguanas, rattlesnakes, and huge boas from Cyprus, Africa, Asia, Europe and America.

Limassol Beaches
Kourion Beach
This is a lovely sandy and clean beach about 20km to the west from Limassol, overlooked by the Ancient Kourion amphitheatre. Perfect for boogie boards during August. There are three restaurants along the beach offering a wide variety of meals & drinks all day all week.

Governor’s Beach
Located at 25km outside Limassol to the east. Governor’s Beach
has many white rocks that form secluded “caves” which are inviting to romantic couples.

Ayios Tychonas Beach
A clean sandy beach with an excellent water’s ports facility and a seafront path running behind it.

Lady’s Mile Beach
The longest stretch of beach in the area, features grey sand and clean water.

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