Vouppa Beach, Limassol

This is a 200 meters long, sandy beach, which is found, like the adjacent Loures beach, in the east side of the Ayios Tychonas coast. It has two 100 m long vertical wave breakers on its two ends, which are largely responsible for the extensive sand quantities deposited here. The beach has a considerable capacity for visitors, as the sand extends inwards at least for 30 meters in the greatest part of the beach. The beach has been awarded the Blue flag eco-label (www.blueflag.org) and has handicap facilities.

Kourion Beach, Limassol

About 18 - 20 kms west of Lemesos (Limassol) is the beautiful beach of Kourion. The backdrop is truly stunning - cliffs and the amazing Greco-Roman Amphitheatre of Kourion. The sea around here can at times be a bit wild so take care. It's great for sailing and handgliding and the sandy beach is perfect for relaxing or having fun on. If you're coming by bus take the No 91 from Limassol.

Due to it's popularity, it can tend to be overcrowded, so be warned !!!

Dasoudi Beach, Limassol

Dasoudi Beach is the main municipal beach and west of the new harbour is Lady's Mile Beach, which has good facilities, but can be marred by the sound of RAF jets from the nearby base.

One of the more popular beaches for serious water activities is Dasoudi Beach. Not quite as crowded as some of the other beaches, this is the place for windsurfing, para sailing, water skiing and any other active water sport you can think of. The beach also has a complete set of facilities for visitors such as sun loungers and other equipment for rent, and a couple of beachside cafés.

Santa Barbara, Limassol

There is a small church with the same name on the north side of the road, at the western side of the beach, where the trail (wooden bridge part) continues. The beach is beautifully sandy beach is found in a relatively undeveloped part of the coast (except for a few luxury hotels).

Santa Barbara Beach is a sandy beach with rocks located in Agios Tychonas. Water sports and accommodation facilities are available nearby while lifeguards are on duty with lifesaving equipment from 10:00 to 17:00 hours during the bathing season. The beach is easily accessible by bus, car and motorbike.

The ancient city of Amathus is next to the beach and makes an interesting visit.

Castella Beach, Limassol

The beach is found in the western part of the Ayios Tychonas coast, and the next public organized beach in the west (more than 2 km away) is Dasoudi beach.

Castella beach has been awarded the Blue flag eco-label (www.blueflag.org) and has handicap facilities. There are also luxury hotels nearby, as well as smaller establishments to refresh in. Castella beach is an ideal sandy resort to soak up the sun and perhaps rent some water fun equipment to find further fun with. You can get to the beach by bus, car, or motorbike.

Lifeguards and lifesaving equipment are available on the beach during the bathing season between 10.00 to 17.00 hours.

Armonia Beach, Limassol

Armonia Beach, almost 600 m long and delightfully sandy. It can be found in between Onisilos beach in the west, and Aphrodite beach in the east.

The eastern part (almost 200 meters long) of the beach is the most organized, and has more sand, which extends inland on an average for 20 meters, thus giving this part of the beach a bigger capacity for sunbathers. The beach has long wave breakers parallel to it and a number of hotels nearby. You can get to the beach by bus, car, motorbike.

Lifeguards and lifesaving equipment are available on the beach during bathing season between 10.00 to 17.00 hours.

Aphrodite Beach, Limassol

The Rock of Aphrodite is a few kilometres to the west of Pissouri village. Aphrodite Beach itself is almost 500 m long, sandy, and in the middle part of the Ayios Tychonas coast, in-between Armonia beach in the west and Vouppa beach in the east.

The most eastern part of the beach that is the better organized, and has a lot more sand, which extends inland on an average for more than 30 metres, providing a large capacity for sunbathers.This beach has been awarded the Blue flag eco-label (www.blueflag.org) and has handicap facilities.

Aoratoi Beach, Limassol

Aoratoi Beach can be found at the most eastern end of Limassol's beaches, in a relatively secluded and tourist free part of the coast, not as developed as other parts as yet. The beach is about 1 km long and mostly sandy. On the east side there is fence and after that the Moni power generating plant whereas on the west, it ends at a marina, a more attractive option for sure.

It has been awarded the Blue flag eco-label (www.blueflag.org) and has handicap facilities. You can get to the beach by bus, car, motorbike.

Lifegards and lifesaving equipment are available on the beach during the bathing season between 10.00 to 17.00 hours.

Akti Olimpion Beach, Limassol

This is a 2 km long sandy beach on the east of the sea front promenade of Limassol. Officially there are 2 beaches, Akti Olympion, and Akti Olympion B, both of which have been awarded the Blue flag eco-label and have handicap facilities.

Akti Olympion is a 2 kilometres long, 40 metres wide sandy beach with moderate waves. It has pedestrian footpaths, bicycle lanes and ample parking. The sand is dark grey. The beach is accessible by car, motorcycle, bicycle and bus and on foot. Lifeguards are on duty with life saving equipment every day during the bathing season from 09:00 to 17:00 hours. Wave breakers exist along the 2 km long of the coast. The beach is surrounding with hotels, tavernas and pubs.

LIMASSOL BEACHES

Akti Olimpion Beach

Aoratoi Beach

Aphrodite Beach

Armonia Beach

Castella Beach

Curium Beach

Dasoudi Beach

Governor’s Beach

Kourion Beach

Ladies Mile

Pissouri Beach

Santa Barbara

Vouppa

Governor's Beach, Limassol, Cyprus

This beach is not as crowded as others and is located midway between Larnaca and Limassol. Governor’s beach has a sandy coastline and shallow clear water with a rocky area beneath the shore ideal for snorkeling and fishing. It is a relaxing beach where you can witness a beautiful sunrise and enjoy a meal in a typical Greek Cypriot Taverna just a few metres away from the crystal clear water of the Mediterranean sea.

Ladies Mile, Limassol, Cyprus

The beautiful Ladies Mile beach is located near the New Limassol Port and is only a 10-15 minute drive from Limassol town centre. Here you can walk along the golden sandy beach, swim in the crystal calm waters or even have a go on the water sports facilities. The water here is shallow and very clear, so it’s safe for kids, and the sand runs for miles so if you’d prefer some peace and quiet you will be sure to find it here.

Ladies Mile beach is one of the most popular windsurfing spots on the island due to its flat shallow water. East Beach is the common name for all of the beach front area along Limassol town centre, it is mostly sandy and varies in width upon its length of 12 kilometres and now proudly boasts a meandering pedestrian walk way spotted with pleasant coffee shops to sit and watch the world go by in.