The first time I visited Limassol was way back in 2004 and then again in 2011. Limassol has always been one of the best places to holiday in Cyprus and on my recent visit I was blown away by just how much it’s come on and especially about how many things to do in Limassol there are.
In this blog post, I’ve outlined some of my personal favorite things to do in Limassol Cyprus. If you are looking for the best restaurants in Limassol or where to stay in Limassol I also have posts to help you choose.
Wander The Streets Of The Old Town
So it goes without saying that no visit to Limassol is complete without a trip to the Old Town. Which is where you will find the
One place you can’t skip when visiting Limassol’s Old Town is the
The entry price is 4.50 Euros and it’s open Monday – Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday – from 09:00 to 17:00, and Sunday – from 10:00 to 13:00.
Once you have had your fill of shopping and history I’d recommend eating either at one of the restaurants in Medieval square (I recommend
If you have the time it’s definitely worth taking a guided tour of
Visit The Seaside Sculpture Park
I love walking the seafront in
The best time to walk the path is in the morning or around sunset if you want to avoid the heat. But outside of the blisteringly hot summer months you really can enjoy the path at any time of the day.
As well as stunning sculptures by Cypriot, Greek, and international artists, you will find plenty of things to see and do along the walk. You can relax and enjoy a
I normally drive into
Go Scuba Diving In Limassol
When I first booked to go scuba diving in
You can read my full review about scuba diving in Limmasol here, but in short, if you are a certified diver
They are a Cypriot family-run business and they really looked after me on my first dives after having my baby. They have well-maintained equipment, an impressive dive shop, and a seriously cool spacious dive boat.
And the best thing is they can actually take you to dive in MUSAN (the underwater museum) and other top diving spots in the north of the island. This means you can be based in
Visit The Cyprus Motor Museum
I must admit I wasn’t overly excited about visiting a Motor Museum on my trip to Limassol. But my husband loves cars so I went along with it. Well, I was wrong. It was actually super interesting. The Cyprus Motor Museum in Limassol is actually a private car collection owned by a well-known Cypriot Rally Car driver Dimi Mavropoulos, a Cypriot legend in his own right.
Highlights of the Cyprus Motor Museum for me were the last ever Mini to be made, the classic cars from Titanic, one of the cars from the Baywatch movie, a Beatles Vesper, and of course Mr Beans car.
It’s well worth visiting, especially on a rainy day.
Do a Wine Tour in The Commandaria Region
Can you believe after 6 years of being a travel blogger it was in Cyprus that I did my first-ever wine tour? I’m not a drinker, even before spent 9 months alcohol-free while pregnant I’d all but stopped drinking alcohol. So when I was asked to do a wine tour in Cyprus I was hesitant, it’s just not my thing.
However, I really enjoyed it and it was fascinating. I honestly learned so much, and I didn’t need to be knocking back bottles of wine to enjoy it. I actually did the tour with the whole extended family (husband, baby, and 2 teenagers) and we all really enjoyed the day.
Commandaria is the oldest manufactured wine in the world and it became popular in the middle ages. It’s a sweet dessert wine made in the
I’ve written a full review you can read here, but to summarize we took a tour to several of the villages that have the license to produce
The tour takes you through several villages to sample wine from each village. You learn all about the ancient process, the families who make the wine, and the impact this wine has on the area. At the end of the tour, we finally ate our first Meze in one of the villages which were incredible.
Even if you aren’t a wine lover. I strongly recommend doing a Commandaria Wine Tour.
Take a Boat Trip
What better way to spend a day in Cyprus than on a catamaran sailing around the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea?
You can choose a private, public, or even a fishing trip for your day on the water. Obviously, the private and fishing trips have much smaller boats with the group trips being on very large catamarans. Boarding for the group trips starts 30 minutes before departure, so I’d recommend getting there early to ensure you get a great spot on the boat, especially if you are visiting during the peak summer months.
All cruises depart from the Old Port. If you have a car there is a large car park right next to the port so it’s very easy to get there.
Most cruises go towards
Relax On The Beach
Cyprus is one of the most laid-back and chilled places I’ve ever lived. And I’ve lived in many places! It was hard for me to adapt to this slow-paced Island life at first (which is saying something as I came from living in Mexico which is pretty chill anyway). But once you relax into the swing of it, it’s a nice place to be at.
Beach time is important, and
But to summarise here are my top Limassol beach recommendations:
Columbia beach (more of a cosmopolitan vibe)St. Raphael Resort beach (great for families with lots of water sports and activities available)Governor’s beach (Small but nice, it’s family-friendly has a nice restaurant and quite unique thanks to the white rocks)Marina Beach (This is the beach at Limassol Marina so ideal if you don’t have a car)- Kourion beach (this is for the more adventurous travelers. Here you will find surfing and paragliding)
Lady’s Mile (This is the beach the boat trips head towards, it’s a family-friendly beach).
Thank you to Limassol Tourism for making this possible. As always my views are my own.
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