Attractions in Limassol (Lemesos)

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Attractions in Limassol
Kolossi Castle

There are many excellent attractions in Lemesos Town and in the surrounding areas of Lemesos. All are relatively easy to reach by car or bus from the bus station in the Old Town of Lemesos.

• Kolossi Medieval Castle
  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.
  
  

• KEO Brewery - the famous beer of Cyprus - truly delicious!
  
  
• 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 - 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.
  
  
• 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 - Admission: CYŁ0.50
  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
  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.
  
  
• 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 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.
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Vouni Donkey Sanctuary
  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.