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Attractions in Limassol
Kolossi Village, 14km west of Lemesos - Tel: 2593 4907 Open: June-Aug 9am-7.30am/Sep-May 9am-6pm daily Admission: CYŁ1 This is one of the most popular
attractions in Limassol and takes about 30 mins by bus (shorter by car) and is
situated in Kolossi Village. The 13th century castle is very impressive but the
narrow spiral staircase leading to the top is quite scary especially if you don't
like heights. Once you get to the top you can see the old remains of a 14th
century sugar factory and the rich fertile land where the Knights of St John
grew grapes to produce the sweet desert wine of Commandaria which is still
very popular today.
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.
Open:Mon - Sat/9am-5pm & Sun 10am - 1.pm - Amission: CYŁ2 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.
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 - Admission: CYŁ0.50 Six rooms of traditional costumes and complete bedroom set from 19th and 20th centuries. Awarded the Europa Nostra prize in 1989.
Kanningos & Vyronos - Tel: 25 - 30 - 51 - 57
42 Pafou Street, Erimi Village - Tel: 2587 3808 Open: 9.0am - 5.00pm Admission: CYŁ2.50, Children CYŁ1 (2Adults + 2Children=CYŁ6) - Price includes glass of wine/grape juice Last year the discovery of pots dating back from 3500-3000 BC confirmed the Cypriots as the first winemakers in Europe. This also one of the most popular attractions in Limassol.
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.
Episkopi Village ( 14km west of Lemesos and 4km before Kourion site)
19km west of Lemesos on the Pafos Road Open: June-Aug 8am-7.30pm/Sept-May 8am-5pm Admission: CYŁ1 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.
3km west of Kourion and one of the most popular attractions in Limassol. 11km east of Lemesos and close to Amathus Hotel
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm (Closed Sunday)- Admission: Adults and Children over 12 CYP 1.00 Vouni is a traditional wine growing village with quality wines, pebbled streets, old Venetian houses with courtyards and picturesque views. Nestling at the foot of the Troodos Mountainsthe village tavernas offer traditional Cypriot specialities.
Note - 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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