Limassol Attractions
Kolossi Castle
Kolossi Village, 14km west of Lemesos – Tel: 2593 4907
Open: June-Aug 9am-7.30am/Sep-May 9am-6pm daily
The castle is one of the most popular attractions in Limassol and very easy to reach either by bus (takes about 30 mins) or by car in about 10 minutes.
The castle is situated in Kolossi Village which is surrounded by carob and olive trees and vineyards. Just a short drive away is the beautiful Kourion Beach and the 2000 year old amphitheatre and ruins at Kourion.
Nearby is the village of Erimi where you can sample some of the delicious wines produced in the region at the Erimi Wine Museum.
The 13th century castle is very impressive but the narrow spiral staircase leading to the top is quite scary especially if you don’t like heights.
Once you get to the top you can see the old remains of a 14th century sugar factory and the rich fertile land where the Knights of St John grew grapes.
The grapes were used to produce the sweet desert wine Commandaria which is one of the oldest wines in the world and often used for weddings and special occasions.
Other top attractions in Lemesos include :
- KEO Brewery – the famous beer of Cyprus – truly delicious!
KEO plc, 1 Franklin Roosevelt Avenue, P.O. Box 50209, 3602 Lemesos
Tel. +357 25 853100 - Natural Sea Sponge Exhibition
Old Port Roundabout/Tel: 2587 1656 – Open: Mon- Sat/9am-7pm
Free exhibition of sea sponges alongside statue of Jacques Cousteau and co. Interesting collection of sponges and other sea products. - Lemesos Medieval Castle & Medieval Museum (Near Old Port)
Open:Mon – Sat/9am-5pm & Sun 10am – 1.pm
Dating back to the 13th century the castle stands on the site of another castle where King Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre who was crowned Queen of England.
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