Limassol Old Town and Marina

Limassol, the second city of Cyprus, lies about 70 km east of Paphos. The drive takes roughly 55 minutes on the motorway, and intercity buses from Paphos Karavella station take around 1 hour 15 minutes and run hourly through the day, which makes Limassol one of the easiest day trips from Paphos without a car. The core of the visit is the Old Town around the Old Port (Limassol Old Port), where Limassol Castle, a medieval fortress associated by tradition with the wedding of Richard the Lionheart, houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum. Narrow lanes around the castle contain shops, cafés and restored houses, and the nearby Municipal Market is a good place to see local produce. The Molos promenade, a long seafront park, runs along the coast and leads towards the modern Limassol Marina, a development of waterfront restaurants, boutiques and moored yachts. A suggested day begins with the bus into Limassol, a morning walk through the Old Town and the castle, and a coffee near the harbour. Lunch can be taken in the Old Town, where tavernas serve meze, grilled halloumi and fresh fish. The afternoon suits a stroll along Molos and the marina, with the option of a swim at the city beaches, before taking an evening bus back. Limassol is open to visitors all year, which makes it a reliable choice when weather elsewhere is poor, though summer middays are hot and spring and autumn are most pleasant for walking. Evenings are lively, with bars and restaurants around the Old Town and marina, so visitors who want to dine late should check the last bus back to Paphos or arrange a taxi. Parking in the centre can be limited, and the Old Port area is easy to explore on foot once visitors arrive. Opening hours and entry fees for the castle should be checked in advance.