Amathus
Αμαθούς
One of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus, a seaside site with the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite on the acropolis, most beautiful at sunset
Amathus lies about 10 km east of Limassol. It was an ancient Cypriot city-kingdom, and legend links it closely to the worship of Aphrodite. The site comprises the lower town and marketplace by the sea, baths and an early Christian basilica, as well as the acropolis on the hill with ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite. Some harbour structures lie submerged in shallow water. Admission is about €2.5, and opening hours vary by season. Bus 30 runs along the coast to the site, and the light is best at sunset.
Opening hours
~08:30–17:00 (until 19:30 in summer)
Nearby sights
- Limassol District Archaeological Museum
- Molos Promenade
- Limassol Old Town & Agia Napa Cathedral
- Limassol Old Port
- Limassol Castle
- Limassol Marina
- Governor's Beach
- Lady's Mile Beach