Must See~£4
Kourion Archaeological Site
Episkopi (20 km)
A cliff-top Greek and Roman city with a restored theatre and mosaics, facing the sea.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers · Photographers
Daily, roughly 8:30–19:30
Limassol
A lively seaside city with a marina, old town and wine villages behind.
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Overview
Why go to Limassol
Limassol is Cyprus’s liveliest city, with a smart marina, an atmospheric old quarter and a long seafront promenade. The wine villages of Troodos are a short drive away.
- Where
- Limassol District, Cyprus
- Recommended stay
- 3–6 nights
- Best time to go
- April–June and September–October.
- Approx. daily budget
- £55–115 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Limassol cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£50–70a day
- Mid-range traveller£105–150a day
- Luxury traveller£205+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
See all 9 Top picks in Limassol
Culture~£5
Limassol Castle
Old Town
A medieval castle, said to be where Richard the Lionheart married, now a museum.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 9:00–17:00
Local FavouritesFree
Old Port and Marina
Old Port
A revitalised harbour of cafés and restaurants beside a smart marina.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; restaurants open daily
Local FavouritesFree
Molos Promenade
Molos
A long seafront path with sculptures, playgrounds and cafés.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Couples
Open-air; always accessible
Hidden Gems
See all 3 Beyond the checklist
Culture~£5
Limassol Castle
Old Town
A medieval castle, said to be where Richard the Lionheart married, now a museum.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 9:00–17:00
Hidden Gems~£3
Kolossi Castle
Kolossi (13 km)
A Crusader tower and sugar mill, once the home of the Knights.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Daily, roughly 8:30–17:00
BeachesFree
Curium Beach
Episkopi
A long pebbly beach beneath the cliffs, near the ancient site.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Beach lovers
Open access; lifeguards in season
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Limassol
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best ValueBest Luxury Value
Example listingMarina Limassol Hotel
Marina, Limassol
Excellent valueValue score 85 out of 100
Rated 9.0/10, priced in line with similar 5★ hotels in Limassol, in a central location.
From £140 per night · check current availability
Best Mid-Range Hotel
Example listingMolos Sea Hotel
Molos, Limassol
Very good valueValue score 72 out of 100
Rated 8.4/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Limassol, right by the beach.
From £85 per night · check current availability
Best Budget Choice
Example listingOld Town Limassol Inn
Old Town, Limassol
Good valueValue score 67 out of 100
Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Limassol, in a central location.
From £60 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
Food guide Where to eat
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Souvla
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Zivania
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Loukoumades
A suggested Limassol itinerary
3 nights Couple
Limassol · Highlights
Limassol in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Limassol picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Old Port and Marina, Molos Promenade, Limassol Castle, Old Town Nightlife (Ayiou Andreou)
- Day 2 · Omodos Village Day Trip, Kourion Archaeological Site
- Day 3 · Curium Beach, Kolossi Castle
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