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Kourion

Cyprus Limassol (Leymasun) Erími

Kourion
Photo: Fry72, Karel Frydrýšek, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An ancient city on a cliff top above the sea west of Limassol, with a restored Greco-Roman theatre still used for performances, overlooking the beach far below, and villas with mosaic floors.


The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates is nearby. Kourion Beach below is good for swimming. Go in the late afternoon for the sunset over the sea.

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