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A prime location by a yacht marina.

Located in the ‘cosmopolitan’ Pyrgos area of the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of Panagies has a touch of glamour, thanks to the yachts moored at the neighbouring marina, which also protects the sandy beach from south-westerly winds.

The clean seawaters here are shallow, making it ideal for families with children. Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds and umbrellas. There is a large water sports centre, beach volleyball court and restaurant near to the marina, which has 250 berths and offers a full range of services.

Facilities of the general area include accommodation, restaurants, cafes and kiosks.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car with car-parking facilities available.

The beach also offers disabled access.

A beach active with various summer sports.

Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of Onisilos is a lovely coast comprised of fine, white sands and some pebbles. Its clean seawaters are protected from winds by breakwaters.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and watersports – including stand-up-paddle (SUP) – and a restaurant/café. There is a small amphitheatre and a coastal footpath, whilst the beach is popular for beach volleyball, beach tennis and sailing.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car with car-parking available.

The beach also offers disabled access.

A beach with views of nautical sports.

Located in Agios Athanasios – the central area of Lemesos (Limassol) – Miami Beach is small in size but offers many facilities, as well as the relaxing view of athlete’s canoeing, sailing and dinghy training, thanks to the two nautical clubs with premises on the beach.

The coast of dark, grey sands and calm, clean seawaters sits in the heart of the city and is surrounded by restaurants and hotels. Breakwaters protect the sea from winds, although it can become wavy in the afternoon. The beach is adjacent to the more crowded Dasoudi Beach.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and watersports.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car with car-parking available.

The beach also offers disabled access.

A scenic and popular beach.

Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, Loures Beach is a scenic rocky and sandy beach with calm, clean waters and access to many facilities.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and watersports, with accommodation, restaurants, entertainment and kiosks in the general area. There is also a pathway along the beach.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car with car-parking available.

A beautiful beach with an ancient history.

Located in the greater Lemesos (Limassol) area of Episkopi Bay, Kourion beach is a 1 km long coast that is particularly striking with its natural palette of colours, and a regal and ancient history.

Its designated swimming area has an exceptionally wide shore, comprised of sand and pebbles. The seawaters are crystal-clear and varying shades of blue that beautifully contrast with the surrounding white hills. Windsurfing can also be enjoyed here.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and several fish taverns. Within a short distance (about 1 km) there are convenience stores, a children’s playground and accommodation.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

One of the island’s most famous archaeological sites – that of ancient Kourion – is close by and well worth a visit, especially for its magnificent Greco-Roman amphitheatre where cultural events are still held to this day.

Access is easy by foot, bus, bike or car, with car-parking facilities available.

The beach also offers disabled access.

A narrow beach with trendy beach bars.

Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of Castella is a narrow, sandy and pebbly coast, set amidst the greenery of trees.

The beach and its clean waters are divided between the quieter sections, and those that centre around the popular beach bars, drawing in the younger crowds with beach parties and live DJs.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas, beach bars and several restaurants along the coastline. There is also a coastal footpath that ends at Castella, having started at Parekklisia beach, 5 km away.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking facilities available.

The beach also offers disabled access.

A beach with a popular campsite.

Located by Pentakomo village, about 10 km east of the main hotel district of Lemesos (Limassol), the beach of Kalymnos is part of the famous Governor’s Beach, which is one of the most popular coastal areas of the island.

Whilst Governor’s beach is characterized by chalk white rocks that extend into the deep blue sea and uneven surfaces, Kalymnos has flat ground and a long, narrow stretch of sandy coastline. Both boast calm, clean seawaters and provide a fantastic setting for walking amidst nature, as such they are popular with all, including families with small children.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas, a children’s playground, beach cafes and the campsite. There are also several traditional restaurants, known for their fresh fish.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by car via the A1 motorway, and the area has car-parking facilities available.

A narrow strip protected from winds.

Located at the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, the beach of Armonia is a narrow strip of sandy shore that gradually widens towards the west, with clean seawaters that are protected from winds.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports, and a small children’s playground. There are also restaurants and kiosks in the general area.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car with car-parking facilities available.

A coast that is abundant in greenery.

Located in the famous coastal resort of Agios Tychonas in the Lemesos (Limassol) district, Aphrodite Beach is quiet and relaxing with a long sandy shore of pebbles and dark grey sands, and a coastal footpath lined with acacias, eucalyptus trees and oleanders.

The seawaters are clean and the coast gives way to a lovely grassy area with shade provided by further palm and eucalyptus trees.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and two beach café/restaurants that also offer free use of their additional facilities to customers. There is also a small park by the second establishment.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking facilities available. The beach also offers disabled access.

A beach with a unique natural character.

Located in the ‘cosmopolitan’ Pyrgos area of the Lemesos (Limassol) district, Aoratoi is a beach of particular natural beauty and an unusual coastal character, which is flanked by prestigious hotel accommodation.

Its unique combination of semi-circular sandy coves and large flat rocks run parallel to the shore, and the large, shallow pools of water make it especially ideal for children and toddlers. Its deeper waters can be accessed by a small jetty that goes over the rocks, and the sea tends to get wavy during the afternoons. The close proximity of the rocks to the shore (10 m) make it a popular spot for anglers.

Taking its name from the Greek word ‘invisible’, the area is quiet and tranquil and largely untouched with acacia and eucalyptus trees offering shade in the summer, whilst in the early autumn, the white sand lily flower blooms right on the beach.

Facilities on the beach include toilets (only the ecological kind), showers and changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and a water sports centre. The restaurant facilities are limited and are found further west, and closer to the main road. As such, most beachgoers opt to take a picnic.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October. The beach also offers disabled access, including a special wheelchair at the lifeguard tower to help disabled persons enter the sea with assistance from the lifeguards.

Access is easy by foot, bike or car with car-parking facilities available. A 14 km trail that begins at the beach connects all the central beaches of Lemesos.