TOP Attractions in Limassol
There are many excellent attractions in Limassol and in the surrounding areas.
All are relatively easy to reach by car or from the bus station in Limassol old town.
Kolossi Village, 14km west of Lemesos – Tel: 2593 4907
Open:
This is one of the most popular attractions in Limassol.
It takes about 30 mins by bus (shorter by car) and is situated in Kolossi Village.
- KEO Brewery – the famous beer of Cyprus – truly delicious!
KEO plc, 1 Franklin Roosevelt Avenue, P.O. Box 50209, 3602 Lemesos
Tel. +357 25 853100 - Natural Sea Sponge Exhibition
Old Port Roundabout/Tel: 2587 1656 – Open: Mon- Sat/9am-7pm
Free exhibition of sea sponges alongside statue of Jacques Cousteau and co. Interesting collection of sponges and other sea products. - Lemesos Medieval Castle & Medieval Museum (Near Old Port)
Open:Mon – Sat/9am-5pm & Sun 10am – 1.pm
Dating back to the 13th century the castle stands on the site of another castle where King Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre who was crowned Queen of England. - Municipal Folk Art Museum
253 Agiou Andreou (St Andrew’s)- Tel: 2536 23 03
Open: June – September Mon, Tues, Wed & Frid 8.30am – 1.30pm & 4.pm-6pm/October – May Mon, Tues, Wed & Frid 8.30am-1.30pm & 3pm-5.30pm
Six rooms of traditional costumes and complete bedroom set from 19th and 20th centuries. Awarded the Europa Nostra prize in 1989. - Lemesos District Archaelogical Museum
Kanningos & Vyronos – Tel: 25 – 30 – 51 – 57 - Cyprus Wine Museum
42 Pafou Street, Erimi Village – Tel: 2587 3808
Open: 9.0am – 5.00pm
Just 10 minutes west of Limassol the museum illustrates that Cyprus is one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world. The recent discovery of pots dating back from 3500-3000 BC confirms the Cypriots as the first winemakers in Europe.The guided tour of the museum includes a film then the sampling of Cyprus wines with the local halloumi cheese.
Price: €7
www.cypruswinemuseum.com - Lania Village
Set 27km north of Limassol and south of the Troodos Mountains is the lovely winegrowing village of Lania. It’s also been an artists haven since the 60s and is full of shops selling their works. P Karseras winery is nearby in Doros Village and there’s free wine tasting of Commandaria wine. - Kourion Archaeological Museum
Episkopi Village ( 14km west of Lemesos and 4km before Kourion site) - Ancient Kourion
19km west of Lemesos on the Pafos Road
Open: June-Aug 8am-7.30pm/Sept-May 8am-5pm
One of the most popular attractions in Limassol. Spectacular Greco Roman Amphitheatre built in 2nd century BC overlooking Kourion Bay plays host to major concerts and plays throughout the year. - Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
3km west of Kourion and one of the most popular attractions in Limassol. - Amathus
11km east of Lemesos and close to Amathus Hotel - The Donkey Sanctuary
30B Agios Pandeleimonas Street
Pano Kivides 4715
http://www.donkeysanctuarycyprus.org/
If you’re here during the first week of September don’t miss the week long wine festival and the Limassol children’s international festival. If you’re here during February the eleven day Carnival is not to be missed.
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