Limassol

Limassol is a lovely seaside resort city in Cyprus that offers an excellent variety of attractions and activities. Beautiful beaches, diving, wine tasting and much more await visitors to Limassol.

The City

The atmosphere in Limassol is festive and inviting. Shop along the oceanfront promenade or visit one of the numerous places of interest throughout the area including Limassol Castle-Cyprus Medieval Museum, Kolossi Castle, Limassol District Archaeological Museum or the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates

You may also wish to attend one of the many festivals including:

Christmas Festivals

Concerts, plays, dancing and shopping are the highlight of the Christmas Festivals and are made even more pleasant by the lovely weather that typically graces the area

Carnival

Held during February and March, Carnival is a series of festivals that feature parades, masquerade balls and parties along with plenty of feasting

Kataklysmos

This festival, held 50 days after Easter near the Limassol coast, is said to have been originated to honor Aphrodite and Adonis. It is held each June and is characterized by water games, dancing and talent competitions

Beer Festival

July is when the three day Beer Festival is held. Dancing, music and a variety of Cypriot and imported beers are the highlights of this festival

Shakespeare Festival

This festival is held at the Kourion Amphitheater, a fitting venue to honor the works of Shakespeare. This charity event takes place annually in June

Amathusia Festival

Held in July, this event features performances by local dance groups, string quartets and traditional and modern Cypriot singing groups

Wine Festival

September is the time when Limassol celebrates the long history of Cypriot wine making. Festivities are held in the Municipal Garden and are a modern day representation of ancient celebrations dedicated to Dionysus, the God of Wine

Historical and Archaeological Sites in Limassol

Amathus

Steeped in mythology and legend, Amathus is the site of the temple of the goddess Aphrodite. There is a series of tombs dating to the Iron Age also located in Amathus along with many other important archaeological finds

Kourion

This ancient city continues to thrill archaeologist with the treasures it reveals as excavations continue. A fine example of Greco-Roman architecture discovered in Kourion is the 2nd century BC amphitheater. Now fully restored, it is the venue of many theatrical and musical performances. Other popular attractions in Kourion include the House of the Gladiators with its stunning mosaic floors, the Basilica and the House of Achilles