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Limassol luxury holiday destination

Limassol

Cyprus's cosmopolitan coastal capital.

Best time
April–November
Flight time
Around 4.5 hours from the UK
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Greek & Turkish (English universal)

About Limassol

Limassol has quietly become the island's most glamorous address — marina yachts, seafront restaurants, wine-region day trips into the Troodos and a new wave of design-led hotels.

First-hand Limassol advice

3 of our travel experts have personally been here — ask them anything.

Anna Roffey, travel expert

Anna Roffey

Luxury Travel Associate

Personally visited
Jayne Landsman, travel expert

Jayne Landsman

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited
Paul Richman, travel expert

Paul Richman

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited

Things to do

  • ✦ Limassol Marina
  • ✦ Old Town & Castle
  • ✦ Kourion ancient theatre

Excursions we love

  • ✦ Troodos wine villages
  • ✦ Omodos village
  • ✦ Akamas coast
Where to eat

Top restaurants in Limassol

Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.

Steakhouse

Columbia Steakhouse

A Limassol old marina institution — dry-aged beef and sea views since the 1970s.

Cypriot mezze

Ta Piatakia

Cool old-town meze house celebrating heritage Cypriot recipes with a modern spin.

Greek-Cypriot

To Elliniko

Long-running seafront favourite — order the grilled octopus and the local wines.

Mediterranean fine dining

Alasia

The Amara resort's signature restaurant — polished tasting menus overlooking the Med.

Modern Cypriot

Mavrommatis

The famous Paris chef's Limassol homecoming — a refined take on his family's Cypriot cooking.

Ready to plan your trip?

Speak with one of our travel advisors for tailor-made itineraries, hand-picked hotels and ATOL-protected peace of mind.