Attractions and entertainment of Limassol

The city of Limassol is not considered a very good place to get acquainted with the sights, but this is only at first glance. In fact, it is very conveniently located, and staying here, you can get acquainted with the sights of Paphos, and visit the Troodos Mountain Region, and even go to Larnaca or Nicosia. In addition, in Limassol itself and its surroundings there are several museums, archaeological parks, many ancient ruins, temples and mosques. So, you can visit the Limassol Castle and the museum in it, take a walk in the area of the Old Port and the Molos embankment, see several old churches and a mosque. There are several small museums, a mini-zoo in the city park, a water park on the outskirts of the city.

To see all this, you will have to rent a car, because there are not many local buses: they rarely go, they are expensive, they do not go to all the sights. It is best to rent a car at the airport on arrival, and not in Limassol itself, so it will be much cheaper (read in detail about renting transport in Cyprus here...).

If you do not drive your own transport, then you can hire a car with a driver (but this is very expensive), or buy group excursions. The latter are sold in travel agencies on the street of the city, in the Tourist Information Center on the embankment (Travel Information Office on the map), or online:

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Tourist attractions in Limassol, at first glance a little: a small zoo, a water park and a museum of retro cars. But in fact, there will always be something to have fun with. So, on the beaches at the height of the season there are many water activities ranging from banana riding to windsurfing training. You can go snorkeling on separate beaches on your own, or buy a diving tour in one of the dive centers on the shore. Also in the center and the area of the central beaches there are many discos and bars. And Russian stars often visit Limassol and arrange concerts.

And here is a list and description of all the attractions of Limassol and its surroundings, indicating the cost of visiting, opening hours, and ways to get there. For convenience, they are divided into attractions in the city, the surrounding area, and entertainment of Limassol:

Attractions in Limassol

• Limassol Castle and Museum of the Middle Ages (Lemessol Castle and Medieval Museum)

  

  The castle has a rich history, which is believed to have begun in the X century during the Byzantine Empire. And even earlier, in the IV—VII centuries, an early Christian basilica was located on this site. During its existence, the castle was destroyed and rebuilt many times, and has survived to this day in a greatly modified form, which has little to do with the historical building. Therefore, despite the rich history and significance, it cannot be said that the castle itself is very interesting. Inside is a Museum of the Middle Ages, worthy of a visit. It is not very large, but well equipped and well maintained, the exhibits have signatures in English. On the roof there is an observation deck. Learn more about Limassol Castle and Museum here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: Monday-Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 4.5 euro (5.23 USD), children under 4 years free of charge.

  🚶 How to get there: located in the center of Limassol near the Old Port (Castle and Museum on the map).

• Molos promenade and Sculpture Park (Molos Limassol)

  

  This is the main promenade of Limassol and the main place for walking tourists. It stretches for 1 kilometer, during which there is a beautiful park with palm trees and flower beds, benches for recreation, fountains, and in the center there is even a swimming pool. In high season, this is the main "party" place for tourists who do not rest in bars or hotel rooms. Learn more about the Molos embankment here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: the promenade of Molos is in the heart of the city (embankment on the map).

• Grand Mosque of Limassol (Limassol Grand Mosque)

  

  This is an architectural and historical landmark, but as of the beginning of 2020 it is closed for restoration, its further fate is unknown, and it may be demolished. But for now it can be examined from the side. It was built in the XVI century on the site and remains of an ancient Christian cathedral of the X century. Learn more about the Grand Mosque of Limassol here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: you can inspect the outside around the clock, there is no information about the resumption of the visit time yet.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located in the center of Limassol near the promenade and Marina at the end of a pedestrian street (mosque on the map).

• Carob tree museum (Carob tree museum)

  

  Also known as the Chocolate Museum. Carob is a special kind of local tree with sweet fruit in the form of pods, from which local chocolate is made. Actually, in the old factory building, which is more than 100 years old, this museum is located. Here you can see several old machines, which used to process fruits and make chocolate. All the mechanisms are working and will be interesting for those who understand technology, and for children. Moreover, everything can be touched and twisted, setting huge mechanisms in motion. Learn more about carob Museum here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: from 09:00 to 18:00.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located in the center of Limassol next to the castle (Museum on the map), entrance from the castle side.

• Museum of folk art (Municipal Folk Art Museum)

  

  This small museum tells about the life and life of Cypriots. It consists of 6 rooms, in which a very neat and informative collection of clothes, jewelry, household items, furniture, etc.is collected. it can not be said that it is mandatory to visit, but if you visit, you will certainly not regret it.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: from 08:00 to 14:30, Saturday and Sunday are closed.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 2 euros, children under 12 years-free of charge.

  🚶 How to get there: located in the center of Limassol near the waterfront at Agiou Andreou 123 (Museum on the map).

• Archaeological Museum (Achaelogical Museum)

  

  The museum has a small but interesting collection of antiquities found during archaeological excavations throughout Cyprus. The exhibits date back to the Neolithic era. Most of the collection are pots, jugs, and other pottery, as well as statues and sarcophagi. In general, you should definitely visit this museum before going to any archaeological park in the vicinity of Limassol.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: from 08:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday are closed.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 2.5 euros adults, children under 12 years-free of charge.

  🚶 How to get there: located in the center of Limassol next to the municipal park at the end of the promenade of Molos (Museum on the map).

• Agiou Andreou pedestrian street

  

  After the promenade of Molos, this is the main walking and shopping area for tourists in Limassol. It is not as fun and spacious as on the embankment, but if you need to buy souvenirs, handmade handicrafts, antiques, or even change rubles for Euros, then you are on this street.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock, visit in the afternoon or evening.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: Pedestrian Street Agiou Andreou stretches for several hundred meters parallel to the embankment in the depth of the blocks, and crosses the roadway a couple of times (Street on the map).

• Marina Limassol

  

  This is a local harbor or marina for boats, local residents and travelers who arrive in Cyprus on their ships store their yachts and boats here. For tourists, the marina is interesting as a place for a walk. There are several restaurants with gorgeous views of the sea from the second floor, several shopping centers, and you can just take a walk and look at expensive or not very yachts. Learn more about Limassol Marina here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located in the center of Limassol at the end of Molos embankment (Marina on the map).

• Exhibition of sea sponges (Sea Sponge Exhibition)

  

  This is a souvenir shop related to the maritime theme of Cyprus, but it is so creatively equipped that it can be visited simply as a museum. The theme of the exhibition is dedicated to marine and underwater life, and in particular natural sea sponges, which are mined in the surrounding seas, and which are one of the pride of Cypriots. Be sure to look here, even if you do not plan to buy anything, although it is difficult to leave without buying from here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: from 09:00 to 19:00.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located near Limassol Castle across the road (exhibition of sea sponges on the map).

• Free Walking Tour Limassol (Free Walking Tour Limassol)

  

  Limassol municipality organizes weekly free walking tours of the historical part of the city for everyone. It is conducted at certain times in English by experienced guides from local residents who know their city very well. During the tour you will get acquainted with the atmosphere of the city, learn more about the architecture and monuments, some sights, see the city graffiti and visit the Old Market. Learn more about free walking tours in Limassol here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: the Tour starts on Mondays at 10:00, but the schedule may change, check with the information center office. There is usually always an announcement about the start time .

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: tours start from the information center office near Limassol Marina (turinformation office on the map), you can get to it on foot along the embankment.

• Temples and churches in Limassol

  

  In the center of Limassol there are several temples interesting in terms of architecture and history. Some of them are very old, some are restored or built recently. They are located compactly within the tourist area, and you can easily see or visit them yourself on foot while walking through the tourist center of Limassol. Learn more about churches and churches of Limassol here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: churches are open during the day, you can view the outside around the clock.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: the mentioned churches are located in a tourist area within walking distance of each other and other city attractions.

• Bust Of Alexander Pushkin

  

  The bust of Alexander Pushkin was installed in a place of Honor on the promenade in the municipal park of Limassol in 2000 in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of the writer. As indicated on the monument, this is a gift from the city of Moscow to the Republic of Cyprus, created by a Russian sculptor.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located in Limassol Park (monument on the map).

Entertainment in Limassol

• Limassol Water Park (Fasouri Watermania)

  

  Water park of open type. It is not very big, but there are a lot of slides, there is a children's area. The main "chip" is a 50-meter slide "Kamikaze" for adults. In addition to slides and pools, there is a sunbathing area, massage, fish massage, temporary tattoo parlor. Not all adults will be delighted with the visit, because in addition to "Kamikaze" for adults there is nothing special, but children here, of course, will like it. There are special conditions and gifts during the birthday, so it makes sense to go here with the kids to celebrate. Learn more about Limassol water park here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: from May 1 to May 31 and from September 1 to October 11 - 10:00-17:00; from June 1 to August 31 - 10:00-18:00. Closed in winter.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: in the 2021 season, the cost was 32 euros per person (37.22 USD), prices for 2022 have not yet been published. Storage cabinet – 4.5 euros.

  🚶 How to get there: located on the outskirts of the city about 6 kilometers from the center (water park on the map), you will have to get there by taxi (from 15 euros), rented transport. In the season, a paid shuttle bus is also launched from the Center for 2.5 euros, more information about the place of departure and the schedule on the of.site - http://www.fasouri-watermania.com. City buses do not go here.

• Limassol Zoo (Municipal Zoo Limassol)

  

  A small zoo in the city center. You can see flamingos, crocodiles, deer, goats, sheep, lemurs, hippos, llamas, cows, Kangaroos, turtles, snakes and other animals. Animals are kept in open enclosures, not cages. Children can ride ponies for an additional fee, or have fun in the children's playground.

  Practical Information

  🌐 Website: https://limassolzoo.com/

  🕐 Working hours: from 09:00 to 19:00, seven days a week. In low season, the opening hours are reduced to 16:00.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 5 euro adults, 2 Euro children 5-15 years, up to 5 years-free of charge.

  🚶 How to get there: located in the center of Limassol next to the municipal park at the end of the promenade of Molos (Zoo on the map).

• Retro Car Museum (Cyprus Motor Museum)

  

  Private museum of retro cars (Cyprus Motor Museum) - still a relatively new attraction, opened in 2014. At the same time, its exposition is gradually replenished, new collectible exhibits appear. Moreover, the collection includes not only cars, but any means of transportation, from bicycles to buses. You can open doors, get behind the wheel, and some cars are even offered for rent or sale. Learn more about the Museum of retro cars in Limassol here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours:

  • In winter: daily from 10:00 to 17:00;
  • In summer: Monday-Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: = 13 euro (15.12 USD), children 12-18 years-11 euros, up to 12 Years 7 euros. There are favorable family tickets for 30 euros for 2 adults and 1 child, and 35 for 2 adults and 2 children.

  🚶 How to get there: located on the outskirts of Limassol on Epimitheos Str. 3056 (Museum on the map. It is best to get here by rented transport or taxi. You can get there by city buses No. 7 and No. 21 for 1.5 euros.

Attractions around Limassol

• Archaeological Park Kourion (Ancient Kourion)

  

  Kourion Archaeological Park is perhaps the main place to visit during your holiday in Limassol. These are the ruins of the ancient city of Kourion, founded in the XII century BC by the Aegean civilization. On the territory you can see the remains of ancient buildings restored from the ruins, temples, mosaics, columns, baths, amphitheater and other architectural objects belonging to the Greek, Roman, Byzantine periods, and the early Middle Ages. The visit should be allocated at least 2 hours. You can move around the territory only on foot, and you will have to walk a lot, so wear a headdress for sun protection, comfortable shoes, take drinking water. To make it more interesting, you can find on the internet and download to your smartphone a free or paid audio guide in Russian. Learn more about the Archaeological Park of Kurion here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: the working time depends on the season. Summer period from April 16 to September 15:08: 30-19: 30; winter period from September 16 to April 15:08:30 - 17:00. It is better to inspect early in the tour or before closing, when there are fewer people.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 4.5 euro (5.23 USD).

  🚶 How to get there: Kourion is located 10 kilometers from the center of Limassol (entrance to the Archaeological Park on the map. You can get there by city buses 16A and 16 and walk a little, buses No. 16B, 18 go directly to the entrance to the Archaeological Park. The fare is 1.5 euros. see more about transport of Cyprus and what to move here.

• The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates

  

  The sanctuary of Apollo Hilata (also Gilata, sometimes spelled Apollo Ylatis) is one of the most beautiful archaeological parks, which you will surely immediately recognize from the images on souvenirs and postcards. Like , the temple of Aphrodite in Kouklia was a place to worship the god Apollo of Hilat, considered the patron saint of forests and animals, as well as the defender of the ancient city of Kourion. The sanctuary appeared around the IIX century BC. E.and existed until the IV century AD. E. during its existence, it was rebuilt many times, and to this day only the ruins have survived, which you can see in a restored form.

  It will take 30 minutes to visit the Archaeological Park, with the guide's story you can spend an hour.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: working hours vary depending on the time of year:

  • Summer period from April 16 to September 15:08: 30-19: 30;
  • winter period from September 16 to April 15:08: 30-17:00.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 2.5 euros.

  🚶 How to get there: located 20 kilometers from the center of Limassol (Apollo's sanctuary on the map. Getting here is best by rented car or with a tour, there is free parking. There is no way to get here on city Autobuses.

• Kolossi Castle

  

  Colossi castle was originally built in 1291 by King Hugh I de Lusignan of Cyprus as the center of the Jerusalem knightly order of St. John. In 1454 it was rebuilt, and in its present form it has survived to this day. Today it can be visited as a museum. Inside, the simple atmosphere inherent in that time is recreated, there are almost no historical exhibits. Next to the walls of the castle on the territory is a mill for the production of sugar cane, and a couple of minutes walk to the small interesting Stone Church of St. Eustace.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: 08:30 – 17:00.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: 2.5 euros.

  🚶 How to get there: located on the outskirts of the village of Kolossi 5 kilometers from the center of Limassol (Castle on the map. You can get here by city bus number 17 (runs about 1 time per hour on schedule), or take buses to the village #16B, №16A, №16, and walk a little.

• Ancient Kourion Stadium

  

  These are the free ruins of a sports stadium of the II century AD. The stadium was designed for 6,000 spectators, and was part of the ancient city of Kourion. Some guidebooks and maps mistakenly indicate that the stadium of Kourion is part of the paid archaeological park of Kourion, but in fact this is not the case. These are just ruins that are available to everyone. Especially here you should not go, only if you drop by on the way. Learn more about ancient stadium of Kourion here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located 15 kilometers from the city center (Stadium on the map), you can get there by rented transport, taxi or city bus #70 who walks only 2-3 times a day. It is better to combine a visit with a visit to the Archaeological Park of Kourion. Located right next to the road, but hidden by bushes and no sign, use the Navigator.

• Archaeological Park Amathous (Ancient Amathous)

  

  It is an archaeological park on the site of the town of Amathus, also known as Amafounta or Amatounta, one of the oldest in Cyprus. Presumably, OT was founded in the XI century BC, but historians are arguing about this. It is not very popular with tourists, and really not as diverse and large as, for example, Kourion, not to mention the park of Paphos. There is not even a single restored building, but only the foundations or the lower part of the walls of the buildings, and scattered around them stones that once served as their walls. Learn more about Amatus Archaeological Park here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: the working time depends on the season. Summer period from April 16 to September 15:08: 30-19: 30; winter period from September 16 to April 15:08:30 - 17:00. It is better to inspect early in the tour or before closing, when there are fewer people.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: the main group of ruins is only available to visit for a fee of 2.5 euros (2.91 USD), children under 4 years free of charge. Part of the ruins on the hill (Acropolis) are still outside the park and are available for free. To get to them, you need to go from the entrance along the fence to the left,and up the stone steps.

  🚶 How to get there: the ruins of Amathus are 12 kilometers from Limassol, and 60 from Larnaca (entrance to the Archaeological Park on the map. It is best to get here by rented transport or taxi, in front of the ticket office there is free parking. You can take buses from Limassol on city routes 30, 33, 80, 95 and 95A for 1.5 euros.

• St. Nicholas cat monastery (Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats)

  

  Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas of the Cats, aka Agios Nikolaos ton Gaton Monastery is one of the most unusual monasteries in Cyprus, and one of the oldest. The first monastery on this site appeared in the IV century AD, and was dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of fishermen and sailors. The current building was built in the XIV century, but was soon abandoned and destroyed. The monks returned here only in the 1980s, rebuilding the monastery, for which they used the stones of the old building. According to legend, it got its "cat" name from the fact that during the construction of the very first temple, a severe drought hit the island, which caused a lot of snakes to breed, and they even interfered with the construction. To fight them, about 1000 cats were brought here, and they successfully caught creeping reptiles. And today a family of several dozen cats constantly lives here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: 07:00 – 13:00, 15:00-18:00.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free, donations are welcome.

  🚶 How to get there: Cat monastery is located 12 kilometers from the center of Limassol (monastery on the map), it is best to get here by rented transport or taxi. By bus number 19A you can get to the Konena stop, and then walk 3 kilometers.

• Car route to Troodos

  

  By rented car or with an excursion, you should definitely go to the Troodos Mountain area on a one – day road route, visiting several interesting natural and man-made attractions along the way, and ending it at the highest point of Cyprus-the top of Mount Olympus. There are several options for how to get to the end point, but all of them will somehow lead you to the top. Learn more about car route to Troodos and what to see here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: it is better to start the route as early as possible in the morning in order to have time to see everything and return the same day.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free, all attractions on the route are also free.

  🚶 How to get there: all this way can be done independently on a rented car within one day, armed with a navigator or smatphone with a navigation program or offline maps. The road in both directions is about 120 kilometers. There are also ready-made group and individual tours from Limassol and other resorts.

• Lofou Village

  

  It is a traditional Gorna hamlet in the foothills of the mountainous region of Troodos, 27 kilometers from Limassol. It can be visited as a tourist attraction along the way during a trip from Limassol or from other resorts to Troodos and Mount Olympus (Olympos), but it is also an independent resort with a dozen accommodation options. This is a very picturesque place, imbued with traditional architecture and atmosphere. Here you can walk along the narrow winding streets, take beautiful photos, visit the Free Museum of the old Olive Mill and a mini-cave, a large Greek Orthodox Church. Learn more about Lofu village here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located 27 kilometers from Limassol (village on the map), you can only get there by rented transport or with a tour. A good asphalt road leads here. The car can be left free of charge in a small parking area at the entrance to the village or on the side of one of the streets, and then walk around the village.

• Laneia Village

  

  This traditional village on the slopes of the Troodos mountains on the way from Limassol is considered one of the most picturesque and photographed villages on the route to Troodos. True, there are no viewing points with panoramic views of the mountains and the village, as many expect to see, it's about something else… These are narrow streets; bright facades of houses decorated with clay figures; ancient doors at the entrances to courtyards and houses. There are several museums, Michel Owen Gallery, an old Greek Orthodox Church, a tavern. Learn more about Lofu village here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located 25 kilometers from Limassol (village on the map), you can only get there by rented transport or with a tour. A good asphalt road leads here. The car can be left free of charge in a small parking area at the entrance to the village or on the side of one of the streets, and then walk around the village.

• Pera Pedi Dam Dam

  

  This is one of the stopping places on the road tourist route from Limassol to Troodos and to the top of Olympus. This man-made dam is the smallest of all built in Cyprus, but it is also considered one of the most picturesque. It is located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level, and forms a reservoir of meltwater from the slopes of the mountains. Ducks live on the reservoir, which are used to the appearance of tourists, and as soon as they see people, they immediately ask for food. Learn more about the dam here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located 33 kilometers from Limassol (dam on the map), you can only get there by rented transport or with a tour. Leads a good asphalt road.

• Kakopetria Village

  

  It is one of the largest villages in Troodos, and is considered the most picturesque. It is located at an altitude of 660 meters, and the temperature here is usually 3-5 degrees lower than on the coast. The village is very atmospheric and picturesque, it even has a historical area with several attractions, and included in the UNESCO list. In the vicinity there are trails and paths for walking in nature, however, these are not official ecological routes, but it will not be difficult to follow them with the help of the Navigator. Learn more about Kakopetria village here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

  💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located on the northern slopes of the Troodos Mountain Region, 16 kilometers from the village of Troodos and 65 from Nicosia (Kakopetria on the map. It is most convenient to visit from Limassol or Nicosia by rented transport or with a tour. Similarly, see the link with a full description.