Limassol Region

Our recommendations for the best sites in and around Limassol

Limassol Medieval Castle- At the heart of Limassol’s old quarter the castle dates from the medieval period and most famously was the setting for Richard the Lionhearts’ marriage to Berengaria of Navarre. Today the castle houses the islands’ Medieval museum

Carob Museum- Carobs were once Cyprus’ main export and the Carob Mill was originally built in the early 1900’s. The Carob Mill complex directly behind Limassol castle has been completely restored in recent years and houses cafes, restaurants and exhibition spaces. Most of the machinery used in processing carobs has survived in tact and can be viewed in an exhibition space at the rear of the building.

Sculpture Park- At the top of the coast road, just a few minutes walk from the old port and Limassol castle, the sea provides a dramatic backdrop for the collection of 16 contemporary sculptures surrounded by trees and paved walkways.

Kolossi Castle- To the west of Limassol Kolossi castle was the military headquarters of the Hospitallers, the Knights of St John of Jerusalem. Known as the Grande Commanderie, the castle gave its name to the world’s oldest named wine “Commandaria” that was produced there in the 13th century.

Kourion- One of the most spectacular archaeological sites on the island, Kourion (Curium) was an important city kingdom in the ancient world. Excavations have revealed impressive floor mosaics, an early Christian basilica and a magnificent Greco-Roman amphitheatre still in use today.

Apollo Hylates- Set high on a cliff above the Kourion site, the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates is well worth a visit. Apollo, god of the woodland was protector of Kourion and was worshipped at this site from the 8th to 4th centuries BC.

Amathous- To the east of Limassol, the remains of the ancient city state of Amathous has been a source of impressive artifacts, many of which are now on display in museums across the world.

Salt Lake- The Akrotiri Salt Lake is a unique wetland well worth a visit for any nature lover; amateur ornithologists in particular can see a wide variety of birdlife particularly in the winter months when thousands of Greater Flamingos make the lake their home.

Krassochoria- Limassol is home to the island’s wine production and no stay in the area is complete without a trip to the Krassochoria (wine villages) that surround the city. The vineyards envelop picturesque villages where wine has been produced for generations, numerous wineries in the area offer visitors a chance to sample the local vintages.

Why not visit some of the highlights of the Limassol region with one of our excellent local tours:

• Cyprus Uncorked