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Overview: The second largest city on Cyprus and one of the Mediterranean's largest ports, Limassol is an urban maze, hiding its many beautiful alleys between a labyrinth of plain new development and aqua coastline.

Several very popular historic attractions are easily visitable just outside Limassol including Kolossi Castle and the ancient cities and archaeological sights of Curium and Amathus.

There are two ports in Limassol and most cruise ships berth at New Port which is 2 miles (3km) from the city and on the Northwest coast of Akrotiri Bay which has an expansive passenger facility with duty free shops, restaurants, banks and transportation staging areas.
Contact:

Phone: 357 22817200
Email: cpa@cpa.gov.cy
www.cpa.gov.cy
A tourism office is located in the passenger terminal.

Transport: There are available metered taxis just outside the cruise passenger facility and free shuttles into the city centre are provided by the cruise line. A bus line services the city but is confusing and not a good option for farther attractions. Taking transport into town and walking is the best option although hiring a car or motorbike for out of city destinations is a good idea.
Attractions: The most popular attractions inside the city include the mysterious Limassol Castle, and the surrounding old city area, full of bars and restaurants. Outside the city a wonderfully excavated ancient city of Curium shows off its ancient attractions including a now working amphitheatre, as well as baths and a marketplace. Not as well maintained but still impressive, are the ruins of Amathus. A larger Kolossi Castle is great to experience medieval architecture in its cavernous halls.
Restaurants:
  • La Mer Restaurant and Fish Tavern - Seaside location with reliably great fish.
  • Blue Island - Fine dining with large portions of fish and steak.
  • Alourgida - Mediterranean cuisine in pleasant house.

Best dish: Anything Meze!

Shopping: Shops are scattered all over town but are more frequent in Agiou Andreou and Anexartiatis streets. Tourist shops for souvenirs are best found around St Andrew's Street. There are many shopping complexes with high end retail stores and designer boutiques.

Best buy: Jewellery

Excursions:
  • Explore the town of Pitsilia
  • Hike the Troodos Mountains
  • Wine tasting at Omodhos

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