The remains of magnificent Kingdom of Kourion nearby Limassol
Kourion was an important ancient city-state on the southwestern coast of Cyprus. In the twelfth century BCE, after the collapse of the Mycenaean palaces,...
Aoratoi Beach – Blue Flag
A beach with a unique natural character.
Located in the ‘cosmopolitan’ Pyrgos area of the Lemesos (Limassol) district, Aoratoi is a beach of particular natural...
The 4 most attractive beaches in Limassol
The most attractive and clean beaches in Limassol are found outside the city. In total there are 33 beaches in Limassol and some of...
Zapalo Beach
Zapalo Beach is hidden in Epiksopi Village in Limassol. It is a wild and hidden bay also called Tripitis. More specifically it is found...
Loures Beach – Blue Flag
A scenic and popular beach.
Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, Loures Beach is a scenic rocky...
Miami Beach – Blue Flag
A beach with views of nautical sports.
Located in Agios Athanasios - the central area of Lemesos (Limassol) - Miami Beach is small in size...
Onisilos Beach – Blue Flag
A beach active with various summer sports.
Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of Onisilos...
Panagies Beach – Blue Flag
A prime location by a yacht marina.
Located in the ‘cosmopolitan’ Pyrgos area of the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of Panagies has a touch...
Parekklishia Community Beach – Blue Flag
An abundantly sandy coast.
Located in the Lemesos (Limassol) district of Parekklishia, the 400-metre long Parekklishia Community Beach is one of the few beaches in...
Vouppa Beach – Blue Flag
The favourite beach for year-round swimmers.
Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of Vouppa attracts...
Melanda Beach
Melanda Beach is found near Avdimou. Backed by amazing red sandstone cliffs, it is mostly sand and pebble with lots of seaweed. The facilities...
Dasoudi Beach
The beach that has it all!
Located in Germasogeia - the heart of the Lemesos (Limassol) tourist area - the 1 km long, Dasoudi Beach...
Governor’s Beach – Blue Flag
A beach of contrasting dark sands and white rock.
Located by Pentakomo village, about 10 km east of the main hotel district of Lemesos (Limassol),...
Santa Barbara Beach – Blue Flag
A beach that offers snorkelling and ancient history.
Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of...
Pissouri Beach – Blue Flag
The naturally stunning resort of the greater Lemesos (Limassol) area.
Located 30km west of Lemesos , Pissouri Bay is the tourist resort of the village...
Castella Beach, Agios Tychonas – Blue Flag
A narrow beach with trendy beach bars.
Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of Castella...
Armonia Beach – Blue Flag
A narrow strip protected from winds.
Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of Armonia is...
Akti Olympion B Beach – Blue Flag
A coastal strip full of amenities.
Located in the town of Lemesos (Limassol), the beach of Akti Olympion B joins the beach of Akti Olympion...
Akti Olympion A Beach – Blue Flag
Lemesos’ (Limassol) most convenient and accessible strip.
Located in the town of Lemesos at the start of Enaerios pier, the beach of Akti Olympion A...
Aphrodite Beach – Blue Flag
A coast that is abundant in greenery.
Located in the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, Aphrodite Beach is quiet...
Kalymnos Beach – Blue Flag
A beach with a popular campsite.
Located by Pentakomo village, about 10 km east of the main hotel district of Lemesos (Limassol), the beach of...
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