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Limassol (Lemesós), Cyprus

Limassol, also known as Lemesos, is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus. Limassol is the most populated municipality in Cyprus, with a population of 108,105 and is the second-largest urban area in Cyprus, after Nicosia, with an urban population of 198,558.

Type CityPopulation 108,105Metro Area Population 198,558

Why go

  • City in Cyprus.
  • Served by RAF Akrotiri (AKT).

History

Limassol, also known as Lemesos, is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus. Limassol is the most populated municipality in Cyprus, with a population of 108,105 and is the second-largest urban area in Cyprus, after Nicosia, with an urban population of 198,558. It is the capital of the Limassol District with a population of 262,238.

Where to stay

Pafasaniou 5, Agios Athanasios 4104, Cyprus · nikishouse.com
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Ellados 107, Limassol 3041, Cyprus · alinea.com.cy
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Zenonos 12, Limassol 3040, Cyprus · hearthotels.com
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Agiou Andreou 308, Limassol 3035, Cyprus · thepalmsuites.eu
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Perikleous 4, Limassol 3031, Cyprus · whitecitylimassol.com
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Chaidariou 6, Limassol 3020, Cyprus · alasiahotel.com.cy
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Dimitri Mitropoulou 7-9, Limassol 3036, Cyprus · oldporthotel.com.cy
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CY 4048, Georgiou 'A 68, Limassol 4048, Cyprus · royalapollonialimassol.com
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5, Ifigeneias Str, Limassol 3036, Cyprus · spaulhotel.com
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Προμαχών Ελευθερίας 2, Agios Athanasios 4103, Cyprus · ihg.com
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Atlantica Oasis Hotel, Stymfalidon 11, Limassol 4060, Cyprus · atlanticahotels.com
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Potamos Yermasoyias, 11, Amerikanas Str, Municipality 4048, Cyprus · atlanticahotels.com
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Georgiou 'A 50, Limassol 4047, Cyprus · harmonyhotel.com.cy
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Agiou Andreou 140, Limassol 3036, Cyprus · lamaltesemansion.com
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Anexartisias str. &, Christodoulou Sozou str, Limassol 3036, Cyprus · nyx-hotels-cyprus.com
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Misiaouli & Kavazoglou 70, Limassol 3016, Cyprus · pefkoshotel.com
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Georgiou Neophytou & D, Nicolaou Street, Limassol 4006, Cyprus · ajaxhotel.com
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Georgiou 'A 85, Limassol 4048, Cyprus · tsanotel.com
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Chrysi Demetriadi, Limassol 3106, Cyprus · odysseiahotel.com
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Panayioti Simeou, Limassol 3105, Cyprus · kapetanioshotels.com
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Georgiou 'A 12, Limassol 4061, Cyprus · parkbeach.com.cy
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Νάξου, Germasogeia 4044, Cyprus · moniatis.traveleto.com
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Olympion 7, Limassol 3720, Cyprus · chrielka.com
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Andrea Mamantos 17, Kakopetria 2800, Cyprus · hotelhellasepidavros.gr
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Georgiou Griva Digeni 124, Limassol 3101, Cyprus · facebook.com
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Pafsaniou 13, Agios Athanasios 4104, Cyprus
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B1 353, Limassol 3107, Cyprus
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Spyrou Araouzou 63, Limassol 3036, Cyprus
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Archiepiskopou Leontiou A 242, Limassol 3020, Cyprus
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Georgiou A' 36, Germasogeia 4047, Cyprus · marianna-apts.com
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28 October Ave 261A, Limassol 3507, Cyprus · pier-beach.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Bagel, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Fast Food · Bread and Coffee Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3z Προφήτης Ηλίας,… · nomadbread.com
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Fish, Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Located on the ground floor of Limassol’s Nautical Club (NOL), overlooking the glamourous harbour of the Bay… · thefatfish.net
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Greek, Restaurant · Classic and modern. Old-fashioned and welcoming tavern. Traditional and innovative meze dishes. Locoumades are a must as the final touch… · carobmill-restaurants.com
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French, Restaurant · Bistro & Wine Bar Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-00:00 · 278 Agiou Andreou, Limassol, 3035 · lebordeaux.com.cy
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Indian, Restaurant · Renowned for quality food items & fine dining. Authentic Indian cuisine with traditional tandoor oven specialties. Opening hours: Mo-Su… · rajstandoori.com
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Asian, Thai, Chinese, Restaurant · Siam Chinese & Thai takeaway - delivery Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:30, 17:30-22:00; Sa 17:30-22:00 Features: takeaway,… · m.facebook.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · dress code: smart / casual Opening hours: 18:30-23:00 Features: step-free access · 223 Agiou Andreou, 3730 · columbiaplaza.com
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Kebab, Restaurant · greek & arabic kebabs Opening hours: 12:00+ Features: takeaway · 4z John Kennedy, Limasol - Λεμεσός
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Mediterranean, Sandwich, Sushi, Asian, Cafe · Where food is an art and art is the meaning! - Dino Bistro Cafe Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:45 Features:…
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Seafood, Fish, Restaurant · All about the sea. Private room, exclusively, discreet, comfortable. · Limassol Marina, Λεμεσός, 3601 · pyxidafishtavern.com
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Chinese, Sushi, Japanese, Cafe · Healthy Asian Cuisine. Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 97 Αγίας Φυλάξεως, Λεμεσός, 3087 · woknroll.com.cy
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-24:00, Fr 08:00-01:00, Sa 08:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2/15 Limassol Marina, Limassol, 3601 · caffenero.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Limassol Marina · fridays.com.cy
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Restaurant · Irenes & Richard & Berengaria Street, Castle Square 3042 Limassol, Cyprus · curlywolf.com.cy
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Mexican, Fast Food · Cantina mexicana · 4 Agiou Andreou
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: mo-su 08:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 107 Vasileos Georgiou I, Limassol, 4048 · mcdonalds.com.cy
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Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 285 Fragklinou Rousvelt, Limassol, 3150
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 285 Fragklinou Rousvelt, Limassol, 3150
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 285 Fragklinou Rousvelt,…
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 285 Fragklinou Rousvelt, Limassol, 3150
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 285 Fragklinou Rousvelt, Limassol, 3150
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 4H Apostolou Varnava, Limasol - Λεμεσός, 3067 · epyrga.com
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Modern Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 7 Sieriff, Δήμος Λεμεσού, 3042 · artbistroagora.com
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Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30 · 327 28 Oktovriou, 3106 · bella-ciao-easy-italian-cucina.business.site
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Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 13:00 - 12:00 · Arch. Makarios III Avenue, Limassol, 3105 · leila.cy
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Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 341 28 Oktovriou, 3106 · nookfoodandmore.com
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Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 12:00-22:00 · 2 Αγίας Ζώνης, Limassol, 3040
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00; Sa 08:30-15:00 Features: delivery · 32C Leoforos Archiepiskopou Makariou III, 4003 · catch-eat.net
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Sri Lankan, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 09:00-23:00 · 35 Gladstonos, Limassol, 3041
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Lebanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00
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Grill, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery
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Local, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 16 Δωδεκανήσου, Limassol, 3021 · facebook.com
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Syrian, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 3 Iliados, Limassol · syrianrestaurantlimassol.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · east101.cy
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Coffee, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · Καραϊσκάκη, Limassol
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Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00, Sa 08:00-14:00 · Athinon, Limasol - Λεμεσός, 3040
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Oriental, Russian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 64 Leoforos Amathountos
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Russian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su closed
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 00:00-02:00,10:00-24:00; Th 00:00-02:00,16:00-24:00; Su 00:00-02:00,11:00-24:00
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International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-01:00 Features: step-free access
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Pasta, Greek, Breakfast, Seafood, Local, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Pasta/Greek cafe
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
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Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · Καλλίστρατου, Limasol - Λεμεσός · jackspizzalimassol.com
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Thai, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Airports

RAF Akrotiri (AKT)
Akrotiri, XX, CY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.6 km from the centre
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Piraeus - Limassol
Ferry route · Scandro Holding
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is RAF Akrotiri (AKT). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Piraeus - Limassol.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Limassol (Lemesós), Cyprus. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing