Let's go to Limassol! Vacation tips and tourist reviews

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The sunny city of Limassol with a rich history is the dream of beach lovers in Cyprus! Find out from the reviews of tourists all the most important about the rest in Limassol: about the best beaches, hotels and attractions of the resort. We find out whether it is worth going to the resort.


Reviews of tourists about Limassol

Limassol is located on the shores of the Akrocity Bay and is second only to the capital of Cyprus - Nicosia in size. According to reviews, the city has a well-developed infrastructure, convenient public transport, good hotels and wonderful opportunities for a beach holiday.

Limassol is active at any time of the year, day and night. In the most Russian-speaking resort of Cyprus, it is easy to place an order in a cafe, talk to sellers and find excursions in Russian.

Seraphima448: "Rest in the city of Limassol (Cyprus) is a calm, measured rest without fuss. Almost all restaurants have Russian-speaking waiters, so there are no special problems or misunderstandings regarding the ordered dishes."

Best hotels in Limassol

There are many luxury hotels in the city for lovers of comfortable rest. The best of them are located in the tourist area, east of the center. 4 * hotels are not much different from the "five". Most of all in Limassol there are 3 * hotels. If you want to cook yourself, rent an apartment with a kitchen. Prices for them start from 50 € per day.

The best hotels in Limassol in 2021, according to reviews and ratings of tourists:

Sir Paul City Hotel 3 * is a stylish two-storey hotel near the Old Port, 4 km from the resort center. In high season, a double room with breakfast costs from 166 €.

Old Port Hotel 3 * - a cozy hotel opposite the Old Port and Limassol Castle. For a room with breakfast for two, you will pay from 162 €.

Alasia Boutique Hotel 4 * - boutique hotel 800 meters from the Limassol shopping center. There is an outdoor pool and spa. Double room with breakfast costs from 176 €.

Crowne Plaza Limassol 4 * - a hotel with a private beach and two swimming pools. A double room costs 177 €.

Mediterranean Beach Hotel 4 * is a pleasant resort hotel next to a sandy beach. Double room with breakfast costs from 189 €.

Olympic Residence Deluxe Apartments 5 * is a modern hotel complex with all amenities. A double room costs 327 €.

Limassol beaches

There are many good beaches in Limassol and its immediate surroundings. The narrow Mediterranean coast is covered with gray sand or a mixture of sand and pebbles. The entrance to the water is shallow. Most of the resting places are free. They have changing rooms, showers, cafes and beach equipment rentals. Lifeguards are working on the coast.

The best beaches in Limassol, according to tourists, are Lady's Mile, Dasoudi, Governor's, Akti Olympion, Alamanos, Pissouri, Miami, Curium, Loures, Aphrodite, Kalymnos, Kastella, Santa Barbara, Onisilos, Aoratoi, Armonia, Parekklesia, Panagies and Agia Varvv.

tashuba: "Dasoudi Beach is a good beach, far from the road. Black volcanic sand. Sun beds and umbrellas are paid for 2.5 EUR. You can just sit on the sand. Entering the sea with pebbles, then the bottom is sandy. Showers are paid, 50 cents. The toilet is free. "

Dasoudi Beach Panorama

Limassol landmarks

In the central area of ​​the city, you can see remarkable examples of colonial development. The famous Limassol Castle is located next to the Old Port. Tourists like another medieval fort - the three-story Kolossi castle, which is located 10 km west of the resort.

The seaside town is well located! While on vacation in Limassol, it is convenient to visit the main attractions of Cyprus - the ancient cities of Kourion and Amathus. It is not far from here to Ayia Napa and Paphos. There are more than 20 NextBike bike rental stations in Limassol, tourists often rent them.

Tripster and Sputnik8 - excursions in Limassol. Most Popular:

  • Non-tourist Limassol - from 30 €
  • A trip on a yacht in Limassol - from 31 €
  • Medieval Cyprus - from 45 €
  • Troodos Mountains Tour - from 45 €

Shoreshka: "The wedding of Richard the Lionheart took place in the Limassol castle. Now there is an archaeological museum here, where you can touch objects of the 7th (!) Century AD. There is an observation deck on the roof."

Vacation with children

Cypriots adore children and know how to create comfortable conditions for a family vacation. Three water parks, an amusement park, a zoo, the Galaktika entertainment center and the Russian family center Koleso are open for young tourists in Limassol. Parents love the sandy beaches of Limassol and the inflatable slides on the shore. If you are visiting the resort with a child, take one of the most popular excursions - donkey safari!

Read about vacationing with children in Cyprus.

amatorsha: "One of the places we went to was Kourion. Very beautiful! We were with a small child (9 months old), it is quite convenient to move with a stroller."

When is the best time to go

It is pleasant to rest in Limassol at any time of the year. In winter, the weather is moderately warm and sunny. In April, you can already sunbathe, and swimming in the resort begins in May.

Summer in Cyprus is hot and dry. It almost never rains. The sun beats down mercilessly even in June. Limassol is hot in July and August. Sea water has a temperature of + 27 ° C. Air conditioners, shady parks and refreshing breezes from the sea save tourists from overheating.

Limassol is very comfortable during the velvet season. In terms of weather, September is similar to June. In October, the air and water temperatures are the same + 25 ° С. The beach season at the resort ends in November, when there are more rains and storms.

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The mulatto of the north: "In June at 8 am the temperature is already + 30 ° С, at night it is cooler - up to + 22 ° С, and the water is + 23 ° С. There is practically no rain at this time, the wind is weak. On the first day it burned out and now I am hiding in shadows. "

This cheerful and cosmopolitan resort is popular with fans of beach activities, excursions, parents with children, fans of respectable rest and those who go to the sea to break away at noisy parties. According to tourists, there are few disadvantages of rest in Limassol. In summer, the large resort town is crowded, the beaches are overcrowded, there are traffic jams on the roads, and the cost of rest in Limassol is the highest on the island.

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