Limassol

A lively seaside city with a marina, old town and wine villages behind.

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.

City breakBeachNightlifeCouplesFood & drink

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

Top picks in Limassol

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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

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

Beyond the checklist

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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

Best-value hotels in Limassol

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

All 3 hotels
Limassol (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best ValueBest Luxury Value
Example listing

Marina Limassol Hotel

Marina, Limassol

9.0Guest rating 9.0/10 · Exceptional

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
Limassol (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best Mid-Range Hotel
Example listing

Molos Sea Hotel

Molos, Limassol

8.4Guest rating 8.4/10 · Very good

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
Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

Food guide
  • Souvla

    Charcoal-grilled meat on a large skewer

  • Zivania

    A strong local grape spirit

  • Loukoumades

    Honey-soaked dough balls, a favourite dessert

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.

  1. Day 1 · Old Port and Marina, Molos Promenade, Limassol Castle, Old Town Nightlife (Ayiou Andreou)
  2. Day 2 · Omodos Village Day Trip, Kourion Archaeological Site
  3. Day 3 · Curium Beach, Kolossi Castle

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