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Limassol travel guide

A seafront city with a marina, castle and wine villages

Limassol marina. Photo: Στέφανος Νικολάου, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

4h 30mflight from London
LCAnearest main airport
28° in Augwarmest month
14° in Jancoolest month

Limassol is Cyprus's lively second city, with a long seafront promenade, a smart marina and a small medieval castle.

Ancient Kourion and the wine villages of the hills are close, and the city hosts the island's biggest carnival.

Good forNightlifeFoodWineBeaches

What Limassol is known for

  • The Molos

    A seafront park and promenade.

  • Kourion

    A cliff-top Greek theatre.

  • Commandaria

    Sweet wine from the hills.

  • Carnival

    The island's biggest party.

Top things to do in Limassol

  1. 1

    Kourion

    A theatre overlooking the sea.

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  2. 2

    Limassol Marina

    Restaurants and yachts.

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  3. 3

    Limassol Castle

    A medieval castle and museum.

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  4. 4

    Wine villages

    Omodos and the Krasochoria.

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Where to stay in Limassol

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Best time to visit Limassol

Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. April to June and September to November.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 4h 30m from London to LCA, and flights from most UK airports.

Buses and taxis. A car helps for the hills.

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Good to know

  • Larnaca and Paphos airports are each about 45 minutes away.
  • Limassol is pricier than other resorts.
  • Try halloumi and souvla.
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Limassol FAQ

Is Limassol good for a beach holiday?

Yes, but beaches are grey sand.

Which airport?

Larnaca or Paphos.

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