Kolossi Castle
Κάστρο του Κολοσσίου
A square stone castle built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 15th century, once a crusader sugar-producing site and the birthplace of Commandaria sweet wine
Kolossi Castle lies about 14 km west of Limassol. The surviving structure is a three-storey square tower rebuilt by the Knights Hospitaller in 1454. Visitors can climb a spiral stone staircase to the roof for views over the surrounding orchards. Beside the castle are the remains of a medieval sugar workshop, and this is also where Commandaria sweet wine originated. Admission is about €2.5, and a visit takes around 40 minutes. It pairs well with the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates, Kourion and the Akrotiri Salt Lake as a half-day trip.
Opening hours
~08:30–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Fasouri Watermania Waterpark
- Akrotiri (Limassol) Salt Lake
- Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
- Lady's Mile Beach
- Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats
- Limassol Marina
- Limassol Castle
- Limassol Old Port