LIMASSOL ARENA

It opened its gates in November 2022 and is a modern stadium with a capacity of 10,700 seats. The roof is made of tin, all the stands are covered and the glass panes create a beautiful exterior. It is a stadium that offers fans several options for shopping, food and drink, while inside there is a meeting room. Its acoustics are such that the fans of the home team create an impressive atmosphere.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO LIMASSOL ARENA

*** BUS: 41, 42, 46.

LIMASSOL: EKTHAMBOTIC TOURIST CENTER

It is considered by many to be the capital of the Cypriot summer. It has developed into one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe and some describe it as a “little Dubai” due to its skyscrapers and impressive riviera with beaches of incomparable beauty. The connection of the Old Port and the New Port will delight you, as will the culinary paradise and the nightlife. As a city it has significant archaeological importance and at the same time holds the title of the festive center of Cyprus.

Currency: Euro

Calling Code: +90

Nearest airports from city center: Paphos Airport (72km), Larnaca Airport (80km), Ercan Airport (111km).

TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING

*** CASTLE OF LIMASSOL – CYPRUS MEDIEVAL MUSEUM (Agiris 73, Limassol 3042)

Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre and crowned her Queen of England in 1191 in this Castle which was built in the late 12th century and early 13th century. Tour every corner of the Castle and see the thousands of exhibits of the Medieval Museum housed there.

*** LIMASSOL MARINA (Limassol Marina St 3601, Limassol)

It is considered an impressive piece of architecture and probably the most modern marina in the Mediterranean. It should definitely be in your main choices on your visit to the city.

*** ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF AMATHOUNDAS

If you have free time, we would recommend a 20-minute trip to Amathus (about 7 km away) and see the Sanctuary of Aphrodite on the Acropolis, the Roman market, the baths, the palace, the basilicas, the walls, the port and the necropolises.

*** ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF LIMASSOL (M3P3+3JC, Lordou Byronos, Limassol 3035)

In three rooms you will find a rich collection of antiquities from the Neolithic Age to the Roman Period.

*** THE CYPRUS WINE MUSEUM (42 Paphou Street, B6, Erimi 4630)

About 10 km away from the center of Limassol you will find the museum that will present you the stages of wine production, consumption and the winemaking tradition of the island. See the tools used in previous centuries to make wine.

*** MOLOS LIMASSOL – PROMENADE

Enjoy your walk along one of the most beautiful coastal promenades and one of the most wonderful parks of the Mediterranean. We would recommend you to ride a bike as well.

*** ZOO OF LIMASSOL (M3M4+58X, Lord Byronos, Limassol)

Visit a wonderful zoo dedicated to researching, protecting and breeding endangered animals.

*** CHAROUPOMILOU MUSEUM AND PASTELLOPY (Oinopiouiou 15, Anogyra, Limassol)

You should definitely visit the museum to see the traditional way of making pasteli, which is a traditional dessert of the island.

***  MUNICIPAL MUSEUM OF FOLK ART (253 Agiou Andreou Street, Limassol)

In six rooms you will have the opportunity to see over 500 exhibits related to Cypriot folk art from the 19th to the 20th century.

*** CAROB MUSEUM  (M2CR+V8P, Limassol)

See the machinery and tools that were used to process carobs and used to produce a wide variety of products, the scales, the needles for sewing sacks and much more.

ΤΗINGS TO DO

*** Take a walk in the Municipal Garden of Limassol and you will be impressed.

*** Kolossi Castle is a few kilometers outside of Limassol and is worth a visit. It was built in 910 BC.

*** If you like water sports, then you should definitely try Enaerios Watersports.

*** A good choice to spend your free time is the Golden Gallery by Kapatays.

*** The Cyprus Theater Museum and Cyprus Motor Museum are also worth a visit.

*** The Museum of General Georgios Grivas Digenis is another good choice to visit.

*** Peter’s Gallery is a good choice for all art lovers.

FOOD AND DRINK

Limassol is a city – a gastronomic paradise. Taste halloumi, crushed green olives, seftali, souvlaki, moussaka, dolmades, pastitsio, trachana, afelia and loundza, kleftiko which is roast lamb and the local suzuki. Try drinking the local zivania. It has many restaurants with excellent Mediterranean, Greek, Italian, Asian and American cuisine.

WHERE TO STAY

It has many options for all budgets both in the city center and towards Molos Limassol or at a distance of 2-3 kilometers.

FUN AND SHOPPING

*** If you like water games, then go to Fassouri Water Park – Watermania.

*** Columbia Plaza is an excellent food market with many restaurants.

*** Bubble Park is a good choice for your children to have a good time.

*** The Limassol National Forest Park is worth a visit for your children to have a great day out.

*** Pano Polemidia park is the “paradise” of children.

*** For your shopping you can go to many department stores such as MYMALL Limassol, Pampolina, Yenagra Mini Mall, Camel Active and Maximos Plaza.

*** Anexartisias Street is the most central street for your shopping.

*** Makarios III Avenue is also one of the streets where you can find many options for your shopping.

HOW TO GET AROUND

The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or take a bike ride.

CITIES NEAR LIMASSOL

Major cities close to Limassol are Larnaca (67km), Paphos (68km), Nicosia (85km), Ayia Napa (113km), Paralimni (116km), Famagusta (119km).

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