Kourion Archaeological Site is 19 km west of Limassol, on the road towards Paphos, making it a practical day trip from the city. The ancient theatre is a prominent feature, and the remains also include public buildings and houses.
- Location: 19 km west of Limassol, on the road towards Paphos
- Opening pattern: Daily, with different hours from 16 September to 15 April and from 16 April to 15 September
- Entrance fee: €4.50
- Nearby pairing: Kourion Beach
How do you get from Limassol to Kourion?
Kourion is west of Limassol on the road towards Paphos, so you can plan the visit as a drive out of the city. From Le Village Hotel, a one-star hotel in Limassol, the site is 19 km away.
Allow time for the drive and for getting around the archaeological remains once you arrive. The site includes more than the theatre: its excavated remains also include public buildings and houses. You can make the theatre your first stop, then continue through the remains at a pace that suits your visit.
If you are planning time in the city as well, a one-day walking route through central Limassol offers a separate way to structure that part of your trip.
What can you see at the theatre and archaeological remains?
Kourion’s ancient theatre and excavated buildings are among the main features of the archaeological site. The theatre was built in the 2nd century BC and later reconstructed and expanded.
As you explore, look beyond the theatre to the settlement’s other remains, including public buildings and houses. The House of Eustolios is one of the excavated buildings; it contains mosaic floors. Together, these remains give you more to see than the theatre alone.
Can you combine Kourion with Kourion Beach?
You can pair a visit to the archaeological site with time at Kourion Beach, giving the day both an archaeological stop and a beach visit. Keep the two plans distinct when estimating your time: the site has set opening hours, while the beach is a separate part of the day.
For more coastal options around the city, the guide to Limassol beaches that are easiest to reach from the city can help you compare beach plans.
When should you visit, and how much time should you allow?
Kourion is open daily, but its closing time changes with the season. From 16 September to 15 April, opening hours are 08:30 to 17:00; from 16 April to 15 September, they are 08:30 to 19:30.
Set aside enough of the day to see the theatre and the other archaeological remains, and use the seasonal closing time to plan your arrival.
If you also want to visit Kourion Beach, account for that as a separate stop. The hours can affect your plan, so check the official site before you go; the Department of Antiquities is the authority for the archaeological site.
What should you know about tickets and access?
The listed entrance fee is €4.50. Organised groups of more than 10 people receive a 20% reduction on entry fees.
The Department of Antiquities also offers special entry cards for covered museums and ancient monuments. A card allows one visit to each covered site during its validity period. The one-day card costs €8.50, the three-day card costs €17.00, and the seven-day card costs €25.00. The cards are issued at ticket offices at the department’s museums and monuments.
Kourion is partly accessible to visitors with disabilities. For details about access during your visit, contact the site by telephone at +357 25 934 250.
FAQs
What is the main feature of Kourion Archaeological Site?
The ancient theatre is a prominent feature. It was built in the 2nd century BC and later reconstructed and expanded.
Is Kourion open every day?
It is open daily during its regular schedule, with different closing times across the two seasonal periods. It is closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Are there reduced tickets for groups?
Organised groups consisting of more than 10 people receive a 20% reduction on entry fees.
Is Kourion accessible to visitors with disabilities?
The site is partly accessible to visitors with disabilities. Contact Kourion at +357 25 934 250 to ask about access for your visit.