Limassol Guide Book
Food scene
A beach-side paradise with unmatched International food, superb cocktails, background music from upbeat to lounge and shisha available throughout the day.
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Columbia Beach
6 Προμαχών ΕλευθερίαςA beach-side paradise with unmatched International food, superb cocktails, background music from upbeat to lounge and shisha available throughout the day.
Overlooking the glamourous harbour of the Bay of Limassol and just a few meters from the beach with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Fat fish is a seafood destination with the menu focusing on the exceptional delights of fresh fish and seafood, both local and imported, while offering a great choice of prime quality meats.
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Fat Fish Restaurant
Γεώργιου Γρίβα ΔιγενήOverlooking the glamourous harbour of the Bay of Limassol and just a few meters from the beach with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Fat fish is a seafood destination with the menu focusing on the exceptional delights of fresh fish and seafood, both local and imported, while offering a great choice of prime quality meats.
Limassol Marina delivers a complete dining experience. Dining in the stylish international restaurants, cafes and waterfront bars.
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Limassol Marina
3601 Limassol Marina StLimassol Marina delivers a complete dining experience. Dining in the stylish international restaurants, cafes and waterfront bars.
Great brunch spot that caters all tastes |Vegetarian | Vegan |And not only| Gluten-free choices
Bakery Kafeneio
241A Arch. Makarios III AvenueGreat brunch spot that caters all tastes |Vegetarian | Vegan |And not only| Gluten-free choices
It’s not called travelling unless there is food and drink involved. Located in the bustling centre of Limassol, Saripolou Square is the favourite nightlife destination for visitors and locals. Featuring the characteristic architecture of the early 20th century and full of character, Saripolou Square boasts delicious spots serving refreshing, appetising cocktails and fresh, local food you’ll love. The best way to get acquainted with Cypriot food is to order a meze platter; a series of dishes that include some of the most well-known, traditional foods like kebab, halloumi, koupepia, sheftalia, and makaronia tou fournou.
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Saripolou Square
It’s not called travelling unless there is food and drink involved. Located in the bustling centre of Limassol, Saripolou Square is the favourite nightlife destination for visitors and locals. Featuring the characteristic architecture of the early 20th century and full of character, Saripolou Square boasts delicious spots serving refreshing, appetising cocktails and fresh, local food you’ll love. The best way to get acquainted with Cypriot food is to order a meze platter; a series of dishes that include some of the most well-known, traditional foods like kebab, halloumi, koupepia, sheftalia, and makaronia tou fournou.
Five star mezedes and Cypriot food!
Tavernaki tou Meli in Pareklisia (Limassol) is the perfect place for people who enjoy food. A picturesque traditional tavern with live music, it is small but...miraculous!
It started in 2005 and has since become a favourite destination for those who want to enjoy authentic, traditional cuisine and hospitality.
It offers amazing mezedes, fantastic kotsi (Lamb Shank), great pork chops, delicious souvlaki and other Cypriot dishes of equal quality, with fresh ingredients. The taverns menu generally includes traditional recipes with a wide selection of delicacies and dishes that you will not find in any ordinary taverns around Cyprus.
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Tavernaki Tou Meli
1 Χριστόφορου ΠάπάγίάννήFive star mezedes and Cypriot food!
Tavernaki tou Meli in Pareklisia (Limassol) is the perfect place for people who enjoy food. A picturesque traditional tavern with live music, it is small but...miraculous!
It started in 2005 and has since become a favourite destination for those who want to enjoy authentic, traditional cuisine and hospitality.
It offers amazing mezedes, fantastic kotsi (Lamb Shank), great pork chops, delicious souvlaki and other Cypriot dishes of equal quality, with fresh ingredients. The taverns menu generally includes traditional recipes with a wide selection of delicacies and dishes that you will not find in any ordinary taverns around Cyprus.
With more than 30 years experience
The Steak House is located at the Old Port of Limassol and has a fantastic view overlooking the sea.
At Steak House they strive to exceed their guests expectations by serving fresh quality food, good value for money, cosy atmosphere, genuine hospitality and unparalleled service.
Not every steakhouse stems from the same template!
The Steak House
With more than 30 years experience
The Steak House is located at the Old Port of Limassol and has a fantastic view overlooking the sea.
At Steak House they strive to exceed their guests expectations by serving fresh quality food, good value for money, cosy atmosphere, genuine hospitality and unparalleled service.
Not every steakhouse stems from the same template!
The perfect place for your lunch break, a wonderful night out with family and friends, or any special occasion. A beautiful, traditional spot in the heart of old Limassol town with the most welcoming and friendly team.
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MEZE Taverna Restaurant
209 Agiou AndreouThe perfect place for your lunch break, a wonderful night out with family and friends, or any special occasion. A beautiful, traditional spot in the heart of old Limassol town with the most welcoming and friendly team.
Stoa Urban Kitchen
148 IrinisDay kitchen, quality coffee and cocktails!
A beautiful place with delicious vegan options for the lovers of healthy food. It offers aromatic coffees, refreshing juices, while all the delicacies of Elysian consist of exclusively local, plant-based ingredients.
Elysian Plant Based Kitchen Bar - Limassol
12 ElladosA beautiful place with delicious vegan options for the lovers of healthy food. It offers aromatic coffees, refreshing juices, while all the delicacies of Elysian consist of exclusively local, plant-based ingredients.
A boutique hotel that is housed in a stunning, restored mansion in the historical city center, prepares a delicious weekend brunch menu.
S Paul Hotel
Str IfigeneiasA boutique hotel that is housed in a stunning, restored mansion in the historical city center, prepares a delicious weekend brunch menu.
In the transformed space of a traditional coffee shop in Gladstonos street, 2 young people from Limassol created a unique concept store, which offers aromatic coffee and tasty brunch.
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The Shopkeeper & Co
92 GladstonosIn the transformed space of a traditional coffee shop in Gladstonos street, 2 young people from Limassol created a unique concept store, which offers aromatic coffee and tasty brunch.
With a cozy atmosphere, The Cookhouse perfectly suits the cosmopolitan vibes of the city center. It offers aromatic coffees, juices and delicious brunch dishes that you can enjoy with good company.
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Cookhouse
112 GladstonosWith a cozy atmosphere, The Cookhouse perfectly suits the cosmopolitan vibes of the city center. It offers aromatic coffees, juices and delicious brunch dishes that you can enjoy with good company.
The venue is located above the water, offering magnificent views of the sea and Limassol. The menu features a variety of options for breakfast, with traditional flavors, a vegetarian menu and dishes from foreign cuisines.
Diamante blu
The venue is located above the water, offering magnificent views of the sea and Limassol. The menu features a variety of options for breakfast, with traditional flavors, a vegetarian menu and dishes from foreign cuisines.
Greek Cypriot cuisine with a Modern Twist🍷
In the heart of Limassol, we invite you to enjoy al fresco dining in our Backyard.
Bookings recommended.
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Dionysus Mansion
5 NrGreek Cypriot cuisine with a Modern Twist🍷
In the heart of Limassol, we invite you to enjoy al fresco dining in our Backyard.
Bookings recommended.
It's a beautiful restaurant hidden away in an alleyway and always buzzing with locals. The food is superb and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality you're getting.
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le Frenchie
11 IrinisIt's a beautiful restaurant hidden away in an alleyway and always buzzing with locals. The food is superb and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality you're getting.
Great for fine dining and cocktails, ideal for lunch or dinner.
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Marina Breeze
Great for fine dining and cocktails, ideal for lunch or dinner.
Walking distance supermarket, ultra-modern, spacious offering quality products at a wide range of prices.
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Alpha Mega Linopetra
118 Georgiou Griva DigeniWalking distance supermarket, ultra-modern, spacious offering quality products at a wide range of prices.
Neighbourhoods
Zik-Zak Street, the colorful, picturesque alley that crosses the city center, is known as a fun place to hang out. However, there is more to this street than meets the eye, as it marks a crossroads of various cultures and is home to important historic monuments from the city's past.
Ζικ Ζακ
Ζικ ΖακZik-Zak Street, the colorful, picturesque alley that crosses the city center, is known as a fun place to hang out. However, there is more to this street than meets the eye, as it marks a crossroads of various cultures and is home to important historic monuments from the city's past.
It is always a pleasure to walk along the Promenade, and suck in the beautiful views.
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Molos
MolosIt is always a pleasure to walk along the Promenade, and suck in the beautiful views.
Anexartisias street is – without a doubt – Limassol’s most popular shopping destination. Originally built in 1917 and home to hundreds of shops, the street stretches from the seafront promenade all the way to the city centre. The word Anexartisias is translated into Independence in Greek, and although the street was formerly known as Macedonias, it later got its name after the declaration of independence of the Republic of Cyprus back in 1960.
Whether you want to wander around the street, shop your favourite Cypriot goodies from family-run shops, or enjoy a coffee at a cosy café, Anexartisias Street will give you a little more of an insight into the culture of Cypriot people
Anexartisias Street
Anexartisias StreetAnexartisias street is – without a doubt – Limassol’s most popular shopping destination. Originally built in 1917 and home to hundreds of shops, the street stretches from the seafront promenade all the way to the city centre. The word Anexartisias is translated into Independence in Greek, and although the street was formerly known as Macedonias, it later got its name after the declaration of independence of the Republic of Cyprus back in 1960.
Whether you want to wander around the street, shop your favourite Cypriot goodies from family-run shops, or enjoy a coffee at a cosy café, Anexartisias Street will give you a little more of an insight into the culture of Cypriot people
Sightseeing
Just 30km from Limassol is of Cyprus lies Pissouri Beach. A gorgeous golden sand beach, with multi coloured pebbles, Pissouri is a must visit beach. The magic of Pissouri is further enhanced by the stunning white cliffs of Cape Aspro at either side.
The blue flag beach has everything you need for a day at the beach including changing facilities, showers and toilets. In summer, there are also lifeguards. There are numerous restaurants and cafes nearby. Be sure to visit the actual village of Pissouri as well.
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Pissouri Beach
Just 30km from Limassol is of Cyprus lies Pissouri Beach. A gorgeous golden sand beach, with multi coloured pebbles, Pissouri is a must visit beach. The magic of Pissouri is further enhanced by the stunning white cliffs of Cape Aspro at either side.
The blue flag beach has everything you need for a day at the beach including changing facilities, showers and toilets. In summer, there are also lifeguards. There are numerous restaurants and cafes nearby. Be sure to visit the actual village of Pissouri as well.
Governor’s beach located in the Pentakomo village and only 10km from Limassol. Governors beach has dark sand and crystal clear calm waters. This makes it ideal for families with kids.
Some really nice fish tavernas are located at the beach and offer not just delicious food but great views as well. All amenities are available at Governor’s including changing rooms and showers. There is a children’s playground, sun beds and umbrellas to ensure you have everything you need for a day out at Governor’s.
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Governor's Beach
Governor’s beach located in the Pentakomo village and only 10km from Limassol. Governors beach has dark sand and crystal clear calm waters. This makes it ideal for families with kids.
Some really nice fish tavernas are located at the beach and offer not just delicious food but great views as well. All amenities are available at Governor’s including changing rooms and showers. There is a children’s playground, sun beds and umbrellas to ensure you have everything you need for a day out at Governor’s.
Lady’s Mile beach is just 15 minutes from Limassol and is a gorgeous 8km long beach.
The sandy grey beach is popular with locals and travellers alike. Offering shallow clear and calm waters, the beach is popular with families. Choose to walk along the coast or just rent a sunbed and relax.
When you get hungry, Lady’s Mile beach has numerous restaurants that specialize in fresh fish and mezze dishes.
If you want to add a few more activities to your beach day, the Akrotiri Salt Lake is approximately 2 km from the beach. Further south of the lake is the Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the cats.
On your way back to Limassol city and only a 10-minute drive, MY MALL Limassol is great for some shopping therapy!
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Lady's Mile Beach
Lady’s Mile beach is just 15 minutes from Limassol and is a gorgeous 8km long beach.
The sandy grey beach is popular with locals and travellers alike. Offering shallow clear and calm waters, the beach is popular with families. Choose to walk along the coast or just rent a sunbed and relax.
When you get hungry, Lady’s Mile beach has numerous restaurants that specialize in fresh fish and mezze dishes.
If you want to add a few more activities to your beach day, the Akrotiri Salt Lake is approximately 2 km from the beach. Further south of the lake is the Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the cats.
On your way back to Limassol city and only a 10-minute drive, MY MALL Limassol is great for some shopping therapy!
Dasoudi beach is situated in the heart of the Limassol tourist area, 'nestled' inside the small forest of the same name. You could enjoy a beautiful walk and a great workout.
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Dasoudi Beach
Dasoudi beach is situated in the heart of the Limassol tourist area, 'nestled' inside the small forest of the same name. You could enjoy a beautiful walk and a great workout.
At 4 km west of Episkopi there is the steep hill of Kourion with the ancient theater of Kourion. It is one of the most important archaeological sites of Cyprus, which, according to the myth of Herodotus, was founded by the Achaeans who came from Argos of the Peloponnese.
Episkopi
At 4 km west of Episkopi there is the steep hill of Kourion with the ancient theater of Kourion. It is one of the most important archaeological sites of Cyprus, which, according to the myth of Herodotus, was founded by the Achaeans who came from Argos of the Peloponnese.
The water falls vehemently eight meters down and “forms a small lake”. The bubbly water runs on the “hard volcanic rocks of gabbro” that filled “with tiny velvet mosses”, while “ivy has embraced the trunks of plantans”.
The waterfall fills all visitors with unique feelings! The magnificence of these feelings bestowed upon the visitor by the waterfall is indicated in a text found in the Archive of the Community Council. Explicitly, “while the water falls with its peculiar humming, within this beautiful mountainous landscape, it overwhelms you. You can effortlessly feel the mind resting and reviving. You can also feel an attraction to stay as long as possible and view this site. One can not help but think how this could be appreciated by more people with just a few alterations”.
The foundations of an old watermill that possibly operated at the beginning of the 20th century are located near the waterfall.
Chantara means a Scale or "weighing machine". The waterfall is not the highest or the biggest in Cyprus, but definitely it is the most beautiful.
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Chantara Waterfall
E804The water falls vehemently eight meters down and “forms a small lake”. The bubbly water runs on the “hard volcanic rocks of gabbro” that filled “with tiny velvet mosses”, while “ivy has embraced the trunks of plantans”.
The waterfall fills all visitors with unique feelings! The magnificence of these feelings bestowed upon the visitor by the waterfall is indicated in a text found in the Archive of the Community Council. Explicitly, “while the water falls with its peculiar humming, within this beautiful mountainous landscape, it overwhelms you. You can effortlessly feel the mind resting and reviving. You can also feel an attraction to stay as long as possible and view this site. One can not help but think how this could be appreciated by more people with just a few alterations”.
The foundations of an old watermill that possibly operated at the beginning of the 20th century are located near the waterfall.
Chantara means a Scale or "weighing machine". The waterfall is not the highest or the biggest in Cyprus, but definitely it is the most beautiful.
One of the most important sanctuaries of ancient Cyprus
The sanctuary is located about 2,5 kilometres west of the ancient town of Kourion. It was one of the main religious centres of ancient Cyprus, where Apollo was worshipped as god of the woodlands. It seems that the worship of Apollo on this site began as early as the 8th century B.C. and continued until the 4th century A.D. The majority of the monuments as they can be seen today belong to the site's 1st century AD restorations. A wall from which one could enter the site via the Kourion Gate and the Pafos Gate surrounds the sanctuary. Originally the site consisted of a temple, traces of which survive in the foundations of the present temple, a circular monument which was probably destined for processions or dances around a grove of sacred trees and a formalized Archaic Altar and Precinct.
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The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
One of the most important sanctuaries of ancient Cyprus
The sanctuary is located about 2,5 kilometres west of the ancient town of Kourion. It was one of the main religious centres of ancient Cyprus, where Apollo was worshipped as god of the woodlands. It seems that the worship of Apollo on this site began as early as the 8th century B.C. and continued until the 4th century A.D. The majority of the monuments as they can be seen today belong to the site's 1st century AD restorations. A wall from which one could enter the site via the Kourion Gate and the Pafos Gate surrounds the sanctuary. Originally the site consisted of a temple, traces of which survive in the foundations of the present temple, a circular monument which was probably destined for processions or dances around a grove of sacred trees and a formalized Archaic Altar and Precinct.
One of the most famous and picturesque wine villages of Cyprus!
Full of beautiful traditional houses and other interesting buildings. Omodos village has maintained its typical Cypriot tradition alive.
Arriving at Omodos it is worth visiting the chapel of the Apostle Philip, which is the oldest of all the chapels in Omodos and it is located in the ‘Pente Litharia’ area of the village. It is speculated that in ancient times this chapel was once an altar to the Greek god Apollo, this is because there is a large ancient laurel tree next to the chapel. It is worth mentioning that this chapel was renovated in 1773.
The Monastery of the Holy Cross, stands in the centre of the village and it is one of the oldest and most historic monasteries of the island. There are museums built in the renovated halls within the Monastery.
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Omodos Square
One of the most famous and picturesque wine villages of Cyprus!
Full of beautiful traditional houses and other interesting buildings. Omodos village has maintained its typical Cypriot tradition alive.
Arriving at Omodos it is worth visiting the chapel of the Apostle Philip, which is the oldest of all the chapels in Omodos and it is located in the ‘Pente Litharia’ area of the village. It is speculated that in ancient times this chapel was once an altar to the Greek god Apollo, this is because there is a large ancient laurel tree next to the chapel. It is worth mentioning that this chapel was renovated in 1773.
The Monastery of the Holy Cross, stands in the centre of the village and it is one of the oldest and most historic monasteries of the island. There are museums built in the renovated halls within the Monastery.
Limassol Old Town
City vibe with a lot of charm. Cute little tavernas with coffee shops.