Major city
LimassolΛεμεσός
Base in Limassol for the south coast: a marina, old town and wine villages, with two or three nights.
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Rules in force · 3
- Cyprus ↗Cyprus is in the EU but not in the Schengen area: a Schengen visa is not valid; check the entry rules for your nationality.
- Cyprus ↗Crossing the Green Line: carry your passport, cross only at the official points, and do not photograph the buffer zone or soldiers. Check that your hire-car insurance covers the north.
- Cyprus ↗Traffic drives on the left; hire-car roundabouts and junctions take practice.
Limassol is the second-largest city of the Republic of Cyprus and its main port. It has a seafront promenade, a medieval castle and an old town. Wine villages in the Troodos foothills and the Kourion ruins are close.
At a glance
- Known for
- Limassol Castle · Old town and marina · Wine villages · Kourion archaeological site
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot)
- Nights
- 2–3
- Airports
- LCA Larnaca International (About 60 km away; bus, shuttle and taxi transfers, check the operator.) · PFO Paphos International (About 70 km away.)
Where to sleep
Old town
Walkable to restaurants and the castle.
Molos and Germasogeia coast
Seafront hotels and beaches.
Getting around
Local buses run in the city, and taxis are common. Trips into the hills and other towns are easiest by hire car.
Watch out
- Cars drive on the left.
- Public transport between towns is limited; check the operator.
- Beach hotels are busy in July and August.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Limassol. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Visit Cyprus (official)
- Wikivoyage — Limassol (secondary)