Limassol

	Limassol (Lemesos) Port of Entry 34°39.140'N, 033°01.644'E
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	Limassol (Lemesos) Port of Entry 34°39.140'N, 033°01.644'E
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World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Cyprus ▶ Limassol

Limassol (/ˈlɪməsɒl/; Greek: Λεμεσός, romanized: Lemesós [lemeˈsos]; Turkish: Limasol or Leymosun) Limassol] or Lemesos (Λεμεσός) is the largest yacht harbour in Cyprus. It is located in the southern coast of Cyprus and is the second largest city of the Island. It is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus and capital of the eponymous district. Limassol is the second largest urban area in Cyprus after Nicosia, with an urban population of 183,658 and a metropolitan population of 239,842.

Limassol is an important commercial port, the largest in Cyprus, located towards the western end of Cyprus’ southern coast. It is a popular tourist location and a lively city. The town has a castle, many restaurants and tourist shops. It is permitted to anchor in the western corner of the commercial harbour but most yachts prefer the Fishing harbour in front of the town if they can find space.

Charts

See Cyprus.

Weather

July is the hottest month in Limassol with an average temperature of 26°C and the coldest is January at 12°C. The month with most rainfall is December with an average of 102mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in August and September when the average sea temperature is 27°C.

Passages

See Cyprus.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Limassol is a port of entry/exit for Cyprus. For details see Entrance: Cyprus.

Berthing

Limassol Harbour [[Limassol#Limassol Harbour|Limassol Harbour]] 34°39.140'N, 033°01.645'E

Port of Entry

Limassol is an important commercial port, the largest in Cyprus, located towards the western end of Cyprus’ southern coast. It is a popular tourist location and a lively city. The town has a castle, many restaurants and tourist shops. It is permitted to anchor in the western corner of the commercial harbour but most yachts prefer the Fishing harbour in front of the town if they can find space.

There are 2 marinas here: Limassol Marina and Saint Raphael Marina. Also, good anchorages can also be found between the marina and the commercial harbour: The West Anchorage and the East Anchorage.

Limassol Fishing Harbour [[Limassol#Limassol Fishing Harbour|Limassol Fishing Harbour]] (Old Port) 34°40.136'N, 033°02.542'E

It is in front of the town. Here yachts can possibly berth alongside, or, alternatively, berth bows-to at the pier immediately to the east.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

West Anchorage [[Limassol#West Anchorage|West Anchorage]] 34°39.314'N, 033°01.832'E

The anchorage just east of the Limassol Harbour and it offers the best protection and good holding in sand. Anchor in about 7 m depth.

East Anchorage [[Limassol#East Anchorage|East Anchorage]] 34°39.742'N, 033°02.033'E

The anchorage just west of the Limassol Marina. It is more convenient for the town and has excellent hold in the mud. Anchor in about 4 m depth.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	water port or marina name [[Limassol#port or marina name\|port or marina name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddport or marina name; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Electricity	electricity port or marina name [[Limassol#port or marina name\|port or marina name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddport or marina name; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Toilets	?
Showers	?
Laundry	?
Garbage	?
Supplies
Fuel	fuel port or marina name [[Limassol#port or marina name\|port or marina name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddport or marina name; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Bottled gas	Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None"
Chandlers	chandler chandler or marina name [[Limassol#chandler or marina name\|chandler or marina name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddchandler or marina name; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Services
Repairs	service Service shop or marina name [[Limassol#Service shop or marina name\|Service shop or marina name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddService shop or marina name; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Internet	WiFi in ?
Mobile connectivity	Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals	car Rental outlet [[Limassol#Rental outlet\|Rental outlet]] DD.ddd, DD.dddRental outlet; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

provisions Store name1 [[Limassol#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name1; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx .

provisions Store name2 [[Limassol#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name2; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx .

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Location1

Name [[Limassol#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx .

Transportation

See Cyprus.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

Limassol at the Wikipedia
Port of Limassol at the Wikipedia
Limassol at the Wikivoyage
Noonsite

References

See Cyprus.

Comments

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World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Cyprus ▶ Limassol

Limassol (/ˈlɪməsɒl/; Greek: Λεμεσός, romanized: Lemesós [lemeˈsos]; Turkish: Limasol or Leymosun) Limassol] or Lemesos (Λεμεσός) is the largest yacht harbour in Cyprus. It is located in the southern coast of Cyprus and is the second largest city of the Island. It is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus and capital of the eponymous district. Limassol is the second largest urban area in Cyprus after Nicosia, with an urban population of 183,658 and a metropolitan population of 239,842.

Limassol is an important commercial port, the largest in Cyprus, located towards the western end of Cyprus’ southern coast. It is a popular tourist location and a lively city. The town has a castle, many restaurants and tourist shops. It is permitted to anchor in the western corner of the commercial harbour but most yachts prefer the Fishing harbour in front of the town if they can find space.

Charts

See Cyprus.

Weather

July is the hottest month in Limassol with an average temperature of 26°C and the coldest is January at 12°C. The month with most rainfall is December with an average of 102mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in August and September when the average sea temperature is 27°C.

Passages

See Cyprus.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Limassol is a port of entry/exit for Cyprus. For details see Entrance: Cyprus.

Berthing

Limassol Harbour [[Limassol#Limassol Harbour|Limassol Harbour]] 34°39.140'N, 033°01.645'E

Port of Entry

Limassol is an important commercial port, the largest in Cyprus, located towards the western end of Cyprus’ southern coast. It is a popular tourist location and a lively city. The town has a castle, many restaurants and tourist shops. It is permitted to anchor in the western corner of the commercial harbour but most yachts prefer the Fishing harbour in front of the town if they can find space.

There are 2 marinas here: Limassol Marina and Saint Raphael Marina. Also, good anchorages can also be found between the marina and the commercial harbour: The West Anchorage and the East Anchorage.

Limassol Fishing Harbour [[Limassol#Limassol Fishing Harbour|Limassol Fishing Harbour]] (Old Port) 34°40.136'N, 033°02.542'E

It is in front of the town. Here yachts can possibly berth alongside, or, alternatively, berth bows-to at the pier immediately to the east.