Lemesos Information

Lemesos (Limassol) – is the island’s second largest city, a city that sparkles with energy and ‘joie de vivre’.  Lemesos is conveniently situated 35 minutes away from both Larnaka International airport and Pafos airport between the two ancient city-kingdoms of Amathus and Kourion. It is the island’s main port, the centre of wine industry and a fascinating holiday resort which caters to a variety of tastes and preferences. A destination with marvellous sandy beaches and high standard accommodation, professional financial and business services, countless of activities and entertainment spots. The people of Lemesos have a fun-loving reputation and are very proud to host and stage some of the island’s best known festivals, such as the annual Wine Festival in September, when various wineries offer free samples of their produce and the Carnival in February with the grand fancy dress chariot parade and masquerade parties. Not surprisingly the nightlife is varied with all sorts of taverns, clubs and discos.  During the summer enjoy a concert under the stars in the Greco-Roman theatre of Kourion.

Its unique identity is based in its rich history which spreads out between two ancient city kingdoms: Amathus on the East and Kourion on the West, two of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Cyprus. In the old town, the medieval castle radiates out from the old fishing harbour and was the site that hosted the royal wedding in the Middle Ages between Richard the Lionheart and Berengaria of Navarre.

Take some time to enjoy the charming surrounding countryside and head towards the Kolossi Castle, one of the most important fortress in Cyprus built by the Franks in the 13^th century.  Kolossi Castle is also where the delicious sweet dessert wine ‘Commandaria’ , the world’s oldest named wine was produced. Resume your drive to the north of Limassol on the way to the southern villages of Troodos driving through the scenic wine producing villages or ‘Krassochoria’ as known in Greek.  Experience the history of traditional Cyprus wine making, take a stop at a winery and sample Cyprus wine and visit the picturesque villages.

Lemesos with 100 villages within its district, including the magnificent Troodos mountain range makes it ideal for exploring traditional Cyprus. Among the most popular villages is Lania, Lofou, Vouni and Omodos.

• Lemesos Beaches
• Lemesos Churches
• Lemesos Monuments
• Lemesos Museums