Things to do in Limassol

Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus and the main port of Cyprus. A bustling holiday resort with luxury hotels and a ten mile coastline, with busy shopping centers, countless taverns, restaurants and night life to suit everyone’s needs.

Don’t miss K Cineplex Limassol, the original multiplex on the island a majestic cinema complex with five screens, offering choice, comfort and convenience.

City Attractions:

Kourion Theater

Kourion Theater is located on the south of the island to the west of river Kouris.

The ancient city Kourion was found in the 16th century B.C. Former location of the city is an important archaeological site nowadays. Kourion is often mentioned as the most interesting place on Cyprus. First monument seen after entering the area is Complex of Eustolius. It used to be a private palace, later expanded with roman spa. Among other things, beautiful floor mosaics were preserved until now.

The annual Shakespeare Festival at the Kourion Ancient Theatre in Limassol is a double treat. The Performing Arts for Cyprus Charities organizes a classic play from the Bard, which is performed at the top of a hill overlooking the Mediterranean.

Kolossi Castle

A fine example of military architecture originally constructed in the13th century and subsequently rebuilt in its present form in the middle of the 15th century. . It served first as the Grand Commander of the Knights Templar, and after the fall of Acre in 1291 for some years, as the headquarters of the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. 

Kolossi and its castle are directly connected with a number of important events, which constitute various interesting folds of the age long and stormy history of Cyprus.

Amathus

One of the most ancient cities of Cyprus with a royal touch.

11 km east of Lemesos town centre, close to Amathus Hotel. One of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus where, according to mythology, Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne after his battle with the Minotaur. The remains date from the Archaic, Roman and Christian periods.

Estd in 1943, Amathus has grown over the years into multidimensional organization covering a wide spectrum of activities.

Amathus was built on the coastal cliffs with a natural harbor and flourished at an early date, soon requiring several cemeteries.

Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates: 

3 km west of Kourion, on the road to Paphos. Apollo Hylates, God of the Woodland, was the protector of the city of Kourion. The cult of Apollo was celebrated here from the 8th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. Excavations have also revealed other structures of this important sanctuary such as the bath complex, the pilgrim halls, the palaistra and a holy precinct market place.

Wine Festival

The Wine Festival in Limassol can be regarded as a variant in some way; as a revival of ancient festive manifestations of worship in honor of Dionysus, the god of vine and wine, and Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. During these feasts the man worshipped the gods but primarily enjoyed himself.

Famagusta

The Ghost town of Cyprus with its deserted hotel, homes and its ruined lemon trees and farmland. You can also see in the distance the beautiful bay of Famagusta and the mountain range of Pentathaktilos.

Kykkos Monastery

Kykkos Monastery is the main attraction, widely known as in February of 1997 the Icon of the Virgin Mary wept for a whole month! Thousands of Cypriots gathered to witness this miracle and they will go on talking about it for years to come. Kykkos was founded by the Byzantines in 1092 and is now the wealthiest Monastery in Cyprus.

Troodos Mountains

Best view of these mountains would be from road through Peristerona and Kakopetria.

Things to do:

Getting to know ancient Greek culture

Castles, Museums and monasteries

Wine tasting

Beaches

Sport Activities

Places nearby to visit:

Nicosia

Larnaca

Ayia Napa

Paphos

Famous for:

Beaches and Sport activity

Museums and Castles

Ancient buildings and civilization

Festivals – Wine Festival and Pre Lenten Carnival (Fancy Dress)

Suggestions:

Travelling by public transport (BUS) is very convenient and affordable. Service is excellent.

Explore within city on foot