8 Attractions & Things to Do in Limassol

8 Attractions & Things to Do in Limassol

1. Explore Ancient Kourion-One of Cyprus' top tourist attractions and most spectacular archaeological sites, the ancient city-kingdom of Kourion rates highly on most visitors' things to do itineraries.

2. Relax on Limassol's Beaches-The long, sandy eight-kilometer stretch of Lady's Mile Beach is on the eastern shore of the Akrotiri Peninsula and is one of the most popular local beaches, with the interesting landscape of the salt lake running behind the shore.

3. Delve into the Attractions of Limassol Old Town-Right in the center, on the main square, the top tourist attraction is Limassol Castle, built in the 14th century on the site of an earlier Byzantine construction.

4. Visit Kolossi Castle-Probably the dinkiest castle you're ever going to see, Kolossi Castle was built in 1210 CE by the Knights of St. John. Just 10 kilometers west of central Limassol.

5. See Sunset at Aphrodite's Rock-The Greek name of the rock "Petra tou Romiou" or "Rock of the Greek" is associated with the legendary Byzantine frontier-guard Digenis Akritas.

6. Road Trip around the Troodos Mountain Churches-For a day trip taking in some of the best preserved frescoes of Cyprus' Troodos Mountain churches, head to the Solea Valley.

7. View the Akrotiri Peninsula-The Akoriti Peninsula slithers south from Limassol covered with citrus plantations and large stands of cypress trees and with a salt lake at its core.

8. Stroll the Alleys of Lofou Village-Lovely little Lofou is all cobblestone alleyways and limestone-wall and red-roof houses – the epitome of the typical villages of the Mandaria region. Surrounded by orchards and fields sprouting wild fennel.