The largest port facility on the island, is situated in the western part of Limassol town This New Port is 3 km from the center (the old port) of Limassol. Bus 30 goes to the old port as do also the (usually free) shuttles. You can also walk (30 min) but it is not an interesting itinerary.

The new Cruise Terminal Building: Area 3.500 sq.m. Facilities - duty-free shops, banks, tourist information counter, lounge/cafeteria, international telephone exchange, separate halls for departures and arrivals, ship - terminal transfers, taxi service. A very luxurious marina is being developed here.

Printable map to take along.

Cruise calendar for this port.

Watch a destination video.

The south coast town of Limassol (Lemesos) is the island's largest seaside resort. Acting as a magnificent backdrop to the city that spreads for ten miles along the coast are the Troodos mountains, in whose fertile foothills most of the country's grapes are grown. Since the Middle Ages when the Crusaders heid Cyprus under Richard the Lionheart, Limassol has been known to traders for its wine and sugar cane.

Now, this second largest city of Cyprus, with a population of 135.000 is the center of its wine-making industry, and an important commercial and tourist center. The town's carefree holiday atmosphere, with wide seafront promenade and bustling little shopping streets, is matched by the gaiety and lively character of its people.

With its fun-loving reputation and the best nightlife on the island it is fitting that only Limassol stages some of the Island s best-known festivals: the annual Wine Festival in September, when the various wineries offer free samples of their products for ten days: the ten day pre-Lenten Carnival with masquerade parties balls and grand parades, the Limassol Festival in summer and the ancient Drama Festival at Kourion.

The beautiful Ladies Mile beach is located near the New Limassol Port and is only a 10-15 minute drive from Limassol Town center. 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.

There is a tourist office at the port (Tourist information office offering a service to visitors arriving on passenger boats into Limassol harbor. open every morning except Sunday and also on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons) and at Spyrou Araouzou.

The most popular excursions: visit the sites of the Curium amphitheater and the sanctuary of Apollo, the Crusader castle at Kolossi and the House of Dionysus at Paphos.

Self-drive is enormously popular, from cars and quad bikes to mopeds, bicycles and dune buggies. Driving is on the left.

The transurban service-taxis are shared taxis connecting all main towns (only during day time) .

Taxis are cheap and a good way to travel around the island.

Lefkara lace is a good buy and is famous throughout the world as one of the products most closely associated with Cypriot workmanship; the name originates from the village Lefkara, situated on a hill on the Nicosia-Limassol road.

The gastronomic pleasures of Cyprus should be savoured at an unhurried pace, to discover new flavours and sample the many traditional dishes. And what better way to learn than to follow local custom with a typical meze - meaning mixture which is usually a little of everything that is available that day in that taverna or restaurant.

As many as thirty dishes may form the meze starting with dips, salads and vegetables, advancing to hot dishes - including such favorites as Moussaka and kebabs as well as tasty local casseroles, fresh fish and chicken - and finishing with sweets like Baklava and loucoumades. Cyprus wines, inexpensive and plentiful, make a good accompaniment to this exotic and lingering repast, and a Cyprus coffee in a tiny cup, ordered according to sweetness desired is a fitting finale with a local brandy.

The typical take away is "souvlaki stin pitta"-kebab in a special envelope - type.

Hallourmi: Is the local cheese. It can be served plain or grilled.

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