Limassol
Places to visit in Limassol
On the eastern part of the city, at the end of the sidewalk, you can visit the ruins of the ancient city of Amathus, as well as the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite. In the outskirts of the city, 15 km to the west, you should definitely visit the beautiful ancient Kourion Amphitheatre, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, where a lot of concerts and ancient drama performances still take place. Nearby, you can also visit the Temple of Apollo. A few miles away, there is the Medieval Castle of Kolossi, an amazing castle built in 1210. If you are a wine lover, you should definitely check out the Wine Museum in Erimi Village, where among others, there is an excellent collection of commandaria brands, the famous local sweet wine.
Things to do in Limassol
It is also worth visiting the famous Wine Villages, about an hour’s drive from the city centre. Cyprus is an important wine producing country, and many of its very good wineries are located in those Wine Villages. Most of the wineries are open to the public (call in advance, Sundays closed). Do note that the Commandaria region, where this great sweet wine is produced, is also in the Limassol district and it consists of 14 villages. You can also visit some of Limassol’s mountain picturesque villages such as the beautiful Lofou, Anogyra, Vassa (there is a Zivania Museum, a local white spirit), Omodos and of course, lovely Platres, famous for its trout dishes.
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Shopping in Limassol
Agiou Andreou street is the best area for souvenirs, with many shops for locally produced items, including art pieces, leather goods, woven goods, ceramics, copperware, handmade silverware and jewellery, baskets, and the famous traditional handmade Lefkaritika lace
Anexartisias street hsa more than 300 shops, including famous trendy shops like Replay, Bershka and Mango, international chain shops like Zara and many clothes, footwear, sportswear and jewellery shops.
Makarios Avenue has designer shops and many of the more prestigious boutiques and showrooms, along with small shops of every type.
If you are fond of Malls, one of the largest shopping malls in Cyprus, “My Mall”, is located in the Zakaki area, at the northwest entrance to Limassol, with a close proximity to the port.
Shops in Limassol open at 9:00 or 10:00 in the morning and close at 8:00 in the evening. On Wednesdays most shops close in the afternoons, and on Sundays all shops are closed. During the summer most shops close between 1:00 and 4:00 pm.
Don’t forget to try some local wines and spirits, and maybe take a bottle or two back home as gifts.
Best Beaches in
Limassol
If you want to get away from the city centre, there are quite a few beaches that we recommend. Lady’s Mile, is a stretch of long beach with shallow waters, where the kids can build castles in the sand and with plenty of restaurants for lunch. Kourion beach, located 20km to the west, below the Kourion ancient amphitheatre, is ideal for watersport activities such as paragliding, kite-surfing, wakeboarding and more. A bit further to the west, you will find the Pissouri Bay beach, set between hills in a lovely scenery, with deep crystal clear blue waters. On the other side of Limassol, to the east, you can visit Governor’s beach, ideal for for fishing and snorkelling and with many famous fish restaurants.
Accommodation in Limassol
There are also plenty of private villas and apartments to choose from, in more relaxing and quiet areas, often overlooking the Mediterranean. Most villas offer accommodation for a minimum of four guests and can be surprisingly good value for money, especially during the peak season.
If you are looking for holidays during the summer months and you are looking for a great accommodation near the beach, you should book well ahead. Great choices include the Four Seasons Hotel, the Amathus Beach Hotel, the Amara Hotel, the Royal Apollonia Beach Hotel and the Mediterranean Beach Hotel, all of which stand alongside Limassol’s beachfront.
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Places to eat in Limassol
On the other hand, there are also many, on the more budget side, options. A few gastropubs, the restaurants both around the Medieval Castle and in the old city, some known chain restaurants in the Limassol Marina, as well as lovely bistros and cute restaurants, delicatessens, lunch and brunch spots.
Furthermore many of the bars, wine bars and beach bars serve very good food. Along the coastal line and inside the city, fish restaurants are a must visit. Finally, you should also taste the food in the local restaurants and kebab houses, both in and a bit outside the city. Limassolians are proud of their restaurants and they have every right to!
Top Restaurants
La Maison Fleurie
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Meze Taverna Restaurant
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Dionysus Mansion
Greek, European | Get Directions
Columbia Steak House
Steakhouse, International | Get Directions
The Fish Market
Seafood | Get Directions
NOA Beach Seafood Restaurant
French, Seafood | Get Directions
Il Castello Restaurant
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Danae Tavern
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Columbia Beach
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Puesta Oyster Bar and Grill
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Nightlife in Limassol
If you want to party near the sea, along the frontal waterside, there tens of bars, pubs and clubs especially in the more touristy Germasogia area. During the summer, some of the best places to party in Limassol are the beach bars where you can party and enjoy your drinks until late. The most famous of all is the Guaba Beach Bar, with famous Djs from around the world performing every Sunday. And if you want to really see how the locals enjoy their night, why don’t you visit some of the fancy bars and clubs playing almost exclusively Greek music? You might like it!
Popular Bars & Clubs
Guaba Beach Bar
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Columbia Beach Bar
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Salut Bar
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Marina Roof Bar
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Marina Breeze
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La Isla Beach Bar
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Rumours Bar
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Mason Bar
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Breeze Summer Club
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Sousami Bar
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