Cruise holiday in Limassol

Limassol

Limassol may well be the most famous city on the island of Cyprus; a perfect cruise destination with its kilometres-long stretches of beach, clear blue water, cultural and historical highlights and vibrant nightlife.

Cruise destination Limassol

From strolling around the historic city centre to admiring the medieval castle with spectacular views of the old town and the Mediterranean Sea; Limassol offers something for everyone. Stroll down the promenade and marvel at the yachts in the harbour. Or visit the zoo, the archaeological museum or the nearby ruins of Kourion.

Limassol is all about Cypriot cuisine. Visit one of many taverns to taste all kinds of mezze - small snacks of meat, fish or vegetables. Sink your teeth in some sheftalia, a traditional Cypriot sausage variety. Or get yourself some pasteli, a sweet treat of carob syrup. At night, the city transforms into a nightlife paradise. Any cruise of the Mediterranean Sea should include some dancing in Limassol.

Attractions during your cruise holiday in Limassol

Cruise holiday Limassol - Limassol Castle

Kasteel Limassol

Het huidige kasteel van Limassol dateert uit de 16e eeuw en werd gebouwd door de Ottomanen. Het wordt omringd door een park waar verschillende archeologische vondsten te zien zijn en herbergt het Medieval Museum van Limassol.

Cruise holiday Limassol - Limassol Castle

Cruise holiday Limassol - Holy monastery of Saint Nicholas of the cats

Holy Monastery Saint Nicholas of the Cats

When this monastery was built on the archipelago of Akrotiri, Cyprus was suffering from a plague of snakes. In order to get rid of the snakes, hundreds of cats were brought to the island. Today, the monastery is still being guarded by dozens of cats.

Cruise holiday Limassol - Holy monastery of Saint Nicholas of the cats

Cruise holiday Limassol - Kourion Ruins

Kourion Ruins

At just a short distance from Limassol, you will find the ruins of Kourion. Kourion was an important city from antiquity until the Middle Ages and is now one of Cyprus' most spectacular attractions.

Cruise holiday Limassol - Kourion Ruins

Cruise holiday Limassol - Fasouri Watermania Water park

Fasouri Watermania Water park

A lazy river, 15 water slides and many other water attractions surrounded by 150,000 square metres of greenery; this water park is a great place to spend a hot day with the entire family.

Cruise holiday Limassol - Fasouri Watermania Water park

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