10 Best Things to Do in Limassol (2026)

Autumn and winter suit Limassol well: the ancient sites are cooler to walk around, the flamingos return to Akrotiri and the city's museums are quieter. Our list covers ten things worth doing between October 2026 and the spring, with opening hours and prices. Prices are as of October 2026 and can change without notice, so check before you go.

The 10 at a glance

1. Kourion

What it is: an ancient city-kingdom on a hill near Episkopi, settled around 1200 BC. Its Greco-Roman theatre was built in the 2nd century BC, enlarged in the 2nd century AD and seats up to 3,500 people. You also walk past the House of Eustolios with its mosaic floors, the House of Achilles, the House of the Gladiators, the Roman forum and an Early Christian basilica.

Why it's on the list: it combines a working ancient theatre, mosaic-floored houses and an Early Christian basilica on one ticket. Read more in our Kourion guide.

Opening hours and entry: daily 08:30–17:00 from 16 September to 15 April (08:30–19:30 in summer); closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Orthodox Easter Sunday. Entry is €4.50. Tickets are sold at the entrance; the reception area has a shop, café and toilets. Note that the separate Kourion Museum in Episkopi has been closed for upgrade works since 1 August 2026.

2. Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates

What it is: the sanctuary of Apollo, god of the woodland and protector of Kourion. He was worshipped here from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD; most of the visible monuments date from 1st-century AD restorations.

Where: 3 km west of Kourion, on the road towards Paphos, so it pairs easily with stop 1.

Opening hours and entry: daily 08:30–17:00 from 16 September to 15 April; €2.50.

3. Amathus

What it is: one of the island's ancient city-kingdoms and a major centre of the worship of Aphrodite-Astarte. Remains include the agora, public baths, the Temple of Aphrodite on the acropolis, Early Christian basilicas and tombs. One of two giant stone craters found here was taken to the Louvre in the mid-19th century; a replica now stands in its place.

Where: about 11 km east of the city centre.

Opening hours and entry: daily 08:30–17:00 from 16 September to 15 April; €2.50.

4. Limassol Castle and the Cyprus Medieval Museum

What it is: a castle above the old harbour, first officially mentioned in 1228 and rebuilt by the Ottomans in its present form in 1590. Tradition says Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre here in 1191. The castle was used as a prison until 1950 and now holds the Cyprus Medieval Museum, with medieval pottery, tombstones, Byzantine silver plates, weapons and coins.

Opening hours and entry: open all year, closed on public holidays; Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00. Weekend hours are published differently in different places (10:00–17:00, or Sunday 10:00–13:00), so check before a weekend visit. Entry is €4.50.

Nearby: the Archaeological Museum of the Lemesos District, near the Municipal Gardens, is free and open Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:30. See also our Old Town area guide.

5. Kolossi Castle

What it is: a 13th-century castle rebuilt in the 15th century. After 1291 it was the Grand Commandery of the Knights of St John, who made a sweet wine called vin de Commanderie, the origin of today's Commandaria. Beside it are the ruins of a 14th-century sugar mill.

Where: Kolossi, about 14 km west of Limassol on the Paphos road.

Opening hours and entry: daily 08:30–17:00 from 16 September to 15 April; €2.50. An audio guide is available.

6. Akrotiri Salt Lake and the flamingos

What it is: the largest inland body of water on the island and one of the key wetlands of the eastern Mediterranean. It fills in winter and hosts flamingos, cranes and waders from about November to March, then usually dries up in summer.

Why it's on the list: it is a winter-only sight. Flamingos usually stay from October to February, arriving soon after the first rains.

Where and how: the Akrotiri Environmental Education and Information Centre in Akrotiri village, 14 km west of Limassol, has an observation kiosk with three telescopes. It is free and open Monday to Friday, 08:00–13:30. Do not walk into the lake or approach the birds.

Nearby: Agios Nikolaos ton Gaton (St Nicholas of the Cats) on Cape Gata is described as possibly the oldest monastery in Cyprus. It is open daily 07:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:00 and free, although the church itself is temporarily closed for technical reasons.

7. The free Thursday walking tour

What it is: "A Stroll in Neapolis, Nemesos, Limassol… Lemesos", a free guided city walk covering the seafront sculpture park, the old port, the castle and the old market area.

When: every Thursday at 10:00, starting and ending at the Tourist Information Office. It lasts about two and a half hours. Advance booking is required (tel. +357 25 362756), and it does not run on public holidays.

8. The seafront park and sculptures

What it is: the Multifunctional Seaside Park, a connected stretch of about 1 km of seafront (some 65,000 m²) running from the city centre to the old harbour, with a cycle path, cafés, playgrounds, a small theatre and the Lemesos Sculpture Park. The 20 sculptures were created during symposiums held in 1999–2001.

Why it's on the list: it is free and runs from the centre to the old harbour, close to the castle.

9. The Carnival Museum

What it is: a three-floor interactive museum at the Panos Solomonides Municipal Cultural Centre, covering Tsiknopempti, the grand parade, the children's parade, music and dance, with costumes, floats and archive footage. It opened to the public in February 2025.

Opening hours and entry: Monday to Friday 09:00–13:00, closed on weekends and public holidays; free. Pair it with our guide to the Limassol Carnival.

10. The Cyprus Wine Museum and the wine villages

What it is: a museum in Erimi tracing the island's winemaking history through ancient jars, medieval vessels, documents and tools, with tastings.

Where: Pafos Street 42, Erimi, 13 km west of Limassol.

Opening hours and entry: usually daily 09:00–17:00, though some years it has opened Monday to Saturday 10:00–17:00, so call ahead; closed on public holidays. Adults €4, or €5 with tasting; children under 12 free.

Go further: the Krasochoria of Lemesos wine route covers 20 villages and 16 wineries on the southern Troodos slopes, and Lofou, about 26 km from Limassol, is an official Christmas Village from 21 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. See our wine routes guide and Christmas in Limassol.

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