Village of Omodos, Limassol, Cyprus

The historic village of Omodos is located only 42 kilometers away from the city of Limassol and “is the centre of the wine-villages" of Limassol District.

Take a 1,000 year old village, preserve its quaint narrow streets and old stone build houses, add a venerated and spectacular monastery, sprinkle it all with star dust and you have OMODOS! Nowhere in the Troodos Mountains offers the attraction that Omodos can and does.

Omodos is well set up for tourists but still very appealing with a shopping lane and old ladies hand making lace type mats in the streets. The ancient church bell dates back to 1812 and was the first Christian Church bell to ring in Cyprus. An event of some significance in (the then) Turkish ruled Cyprus.


Omodos values its heritage. It does not live in the past - indeed it is one of the most progressive villages in Cyprus. Every resident is careful to preserve the wonderful ambience and traditional village atmosphere, so visiting Omodos today is not so very different from a visit say, 100 years ago - except for the donkeys. It's not true that all the donkeys are in Paphos! There are still a few in Omodos for you to see and pet. The villagers love their donkeys and so will you. Of course motorised transport holds sway but not in the village center. The quaint winding little streets and lanes are far too narrow for cars and in any event they are forbidden by statute.

VISIT LIMASSOL TOWN, CYPRUS

A multinational seaboard city, Limassol, is the main port and an essential tourists choice. It is the centre of the wine production. Limassol is well known for its extensive hotel accommodation, which has nightclubs, bars, restaurants, taverns. In Limassol there are Carnivals and Wine Festival, once a year. Down town, the Archaeological and Folk Art Museums are located.


Amathus and Curium - two ancient city - kingdom was joined and thus appear the city known now as Limassol. This city is the most impressive archaeological place in Cyprus. The extraordinary Greco-Roman theater is situated on the sea cliff near the Mediterranean. In the theater you can see theatrical piece and musical concert. Close to the theatre stands the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates, the protector of the city of Curium.


Limassol is a historic city and everywhere is the smell of history. Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria in Limassol Castle that now is the Cyprus Medieval Museum. In the west part of the city there is the Kolossi Castle, where the Crusaders made their headquarters and it is a very good example of military architecture and confirmation of their wine production.

The Folk Art Museum, Limassol, Cyprus

This beautifully preserved old house provides a very interesting collection of Cypriot Folk Art of the last two centuries. Some of the most fascinating objects of the collection are: national costumes, tapestry, embroidery, wooden chests, waistcoats, men’s jackets, necklaces, a variety of light clothes, town costumes, country tools etc.

The museum was established in 1985. More than 500 exhibits are housed in its six rooms. The museum was awarded the Europa Nostra prize, in 1989. Here, the visitor can study Cypriot culture through the hand-made exhibits

Authentic Cypriot handicrafts are also offered for sale.

LOCATION: 253 Ayios Andreas Street, Limassol

OPENING TIMES: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm, and 3pm to 5.30pm
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
(June to September 4pm to 6.30pm)

ADMISSION: £0.50

The Limassol District Archaeological Museum

The museum was founded in 1948 and exhibits some very interesting artifacts, dating from the Neolithic Age to the Roman Period. There are three main rooms in the museum which contain a number of objects which portray Cyprus’ history.

The first room exhibits tools and pottery from 3000 B.C. to 1300 A.D, from archaeological sites such as Amathus and Kourion, as well as other areas in Limassol. The second room exhibits jewellery and sculptures from 1700 B.C. It also holds Roman coins and even early razor blades. The third room exhibits some of the most significant findings which are mostly from the ancient site of Amathus and includes the statue of Artemis, along with other remains depicting ancient icons.



Through the exhibited material the visitors can follow the development of civilisation in the island from the 9th millennium to the end of antiquity (Late Roman period).

LOCATION: District Archeological Museum , Vyronos 5, Limassol.

Limassol Municipal Art Gallery

The Limassol Municipal Art Gallery displays paintings done by some of the most talented and renowned artists from Cyprus. During the winter months the gallery is open between 8.30am till 1.30pm and after siesta, 3pm till 5.30pm. However, in the summer months, due to the excessive heat, the museum only opens at 4pm till 6.30pm.

LOCATION: 28th October Street, Limassol

Platres Waterfalls, Foini, Cyprus

Around Platres are marked hiking trails. The short walk to the Caledonian waterfalls is very popular. To reach the waterfalls you have to jump from stone to stone to cross a rustling river. Be prepared to sit and wring your socks out with other intrepid tourists !

The waterfalls, situated in the all green area of "Hantara", completes the picturesque beauty of the village Foini - which receives an average annual rainfall of about 830 millimeters; as a result winemaking vine varieties, several kinds of fruit (apples, pears, peaches, and plums), walnuts, a few vegetables and citrus trees are cultivated in the land.

A system of waterfalls can be found including Caledonia, Millomeri, Hantara and others. Fantastic for tough hikes and nature exploration, awarding you beautiful views which are well worth the effort, and maybe the wet feet.

Ancient Amathous, Limassol, Cyprus

The foundations of ancient temples, city walls and Byzantine churches mark this evocative hillside archaeological site just outside Limassol. Founded more than 3,000 years ago, Amathous was rediscovered during the 19th century, but archaeologists continue to uncover new finds here every year. Once on the waterfront, Amathous’s harbour silted up centuries ago and the site is now some distance from the sea.

To cool off after walking around the site, head for the sea at Agios Georgios Alamanou. The beach is pebbly, but the water is clean and there’s a good, basic taverna, the Paraliako Kentro.

LOCATION: Coast road, 11 km (7 miles) east of Limassol
OPEN: 9am–6pm daily (until 7:30pm Jun–Aug)
ADMISSION: CY£0.75