14th-century fortress where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre during the Third Crusade.
Encircled by lively cobblestone dining squares, this compact stone castle holds centuries of crusader, Venetian, and Ottoman history. In 1191, England's King Richard wed Berengaria here, crowning her Queen of England.
Thick-vaulted chambers house Cyprus's premier medieval museum, displaying suits of armor, carved crusader tombstones, coins, and medieval pottery.
Heart of old Limassol, 200 meters north of the Old Port basin.
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Vibrant superyacht harbor and revitalized Old Port plazas with waterfront dining and sunset piers.
Lively 365 days a year; especially atmospheric at golden hour and in the evening.
Vibrant seafront park with sculpture lawns, walking piers, cycling paths, and cafes near Limassol Marina.
Pleasant year-round. In high summer, visit after 5:30 PM as golden hour sets in.
Shaded century-old public botanical garden housing a family-friendly boutique zoo right across from the seafront.
Shaded pathways keep the garden comfortable even during warm summer afternoons.
Limassol's signature Blue Flag beach backed by a fragrant coastal grove of tall eucalyptus and pine trees.
Enjoyable all year; the natural forest canopy provides rare full shade during hot summer months.
5 km expanse of soft sand and ultra-shallow warm water, the top choice for families with toddlers.
May to October. Water warms up faster here than anywhere else in Limassol.
Award-winning Polynesian-themed waterpark set in citrus groves with 30 attractions and lazy river.
Open May through October. June and September offer sunny warmth without midsummer queue times.
