A port city with the mountains inland
Historic centre, a long seafront, beaches until autumn, and Troodos a short drive away — here's how to arrive and make the most of it.
Getting here from the airport
Cyprus has two international airports — Larnaca (closer) and Paphos. From either, you can reach Limassol by public bus, taxi or the airport express shuttle.
| Option | Route | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public bus | Bus 425 to the Intercity Bus Station (Finikoudes), then a bus on to Limassol | €2 + €5 | 20 min + 1 h 30 |
| Taxi | Direct to Limassol | €65–70 | 1 h |
| Airport Express | To the Limassol Airport Express Station, then a local bus or taxi | €10 | 1 h 30 |
| Option | Route | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public bus | Bus 613 to the Intercity Bus Station (Karavella), then a bus on to Limassol | €2 + €5 | 20 min + 1 h 15 |
| Taxi | Direct to Limassol | €80–90 | 1 h |
| Airport Express | To the Limassol Airport Express Station, then a local bus or taxi | €10 | 1 h 15 |
Seasons & what to pack
Your packing list depends on when you arrive — semester dates come straight from the academic calendar.
Mostly sunny, turning colder in late autumn, with a noticeable temperature drop at night.
- Swimsuit and lightweight clothes for the early weeks
- Warmer clothes, a jacket and a coat for later
- Beaches until mid-October; mountains best Sep–Dec
Mild and rainy in winter, warming from March and staying warm through spring; summer is hot and dry.
- Warm clothes, umbrella, scarf and gloves for winter
- Mid- and light-weight clothes for spring
- Swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat for summer
Things to see
Limassol Castle
A medieval castle by the old harbour in the heart of the historic centre — rebuilt around the Ottoman period.
Kourion Beach
On Episkopi Bay, a short drive west of Limassol — named after the ancient Kourion Theatre above it, with clean, salty sea.
Kourion Archaeological Site
An ancient city-state on the south-west coast, settled by Greeks from Argos in the 12th century BC — theatre, mosaics and museum finds.
Eat, drink & explore
A starter list from students who live here — tap any name to open it in Maps.
Settling in? Housing, visas, health cover and emergency numbers are on the Practical Information page.