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Real estate in Limassol: homes and areas

Cyprus's main port and one of its most international cities, with a seafront of new towers and a market driven by companies moving staff to the island.

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Living in Limassol

Limassol is Cyprus's second city and its main port, on the island's south coast. Its economy rests on shipping: the city is the centre of the island's ship-management industry, which makes Cyprus one of Europe's largest ship-management hubs. Tourism, wine, law, accounting and a growing number of international technology, fintech and trading companies make up much of the rest.

It is one of the most international cities in Cyprus. Alongside Greek Cypriots there is a long-established Russian-speaking community, many EU citizens, and, since 2022, thousands of tech workers from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus who relocated with their employers. English is widely used at work and in daily life. The public Cyprus University of Technology is based in the city centre.

There are no trains in Cyprus. Buses run by EMEL cover the city and the surrounding villages, including a frequent line along the coast, but most residents drive, and traffic on the main roads is a daily complaint. The motorway connects Limassol with Nicosia, Larnaca and Paphos.

Most people live in apartments, from older low-rise blocks in the centre to the high-rise residential towers that now line much of the seafront. Detached houses and villas dominate the hillside suburbs and villages around the city. Demand from international companies and their staff has made Limassol one of the most sought-after housing markets in Cyprus, for both buying and renting; the district figures on this page show how prices are moving.

Population
198,303 (2021)

Source: CYSTAT, Census of Population and Housing 2021: urban area of Limassol (Lemesos district, urban population)

Neighbourhoods

Historic centre and Limassol Marina
The old town around the medieval castle and the old port, with narrow streets, restored stone houses, shops and bars. Limassol Marina, opened in 2014 just west of the castle, adds apartments and villas on the water.
Germasogeia and the tourist area
East of the centre, the coastal strip of Potamos Germasogeias is lined with hotels, apartment blocks and beaches, while Germasogeia village inland is quieter and more residential. Since 2024 it has been part of Amathounta municipality.
Agios Tychonas
A former village on the hillside further east, known for detached villas with sea views and gated developments, with resort hotels along its shore. It is also part of Amathounta municipality.
Mesa Geitonia and Agios Athanasios
Residential suburbs on the slopes north of the centre, with apartment blocks and family houses. Mesa Geitonia merged into Limassol municipality in 2024; Agios Athanasios is the seat of Amathounta municipality.
Kato Polemidia and Ypsonas
The western side of the urban area, largely residential, with more houses on their own plots than in the centre and quick access to the motorway towards Paphos.

House prices in Limassol

House prices by district, second quarter of 2026
All homes, change on a year
+7.8%
Apartments, change on a year
+7.8%
Houses, change on a year
+4.3%
Price index (Q1 2010 = 100)
128.5
Sales contracts in the quarter
1,765

Period: Q2 2026 From the official regional figures for Limassol; the country page has the full table.

Source: Central Bank of Cyprus, Residential Property Price Index 2026 Q2

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Practical information

  • Airports: Larnaca and Paphos, both run by Hermes Airports, are each roughly an hour away by road. The Limassol Airport Express runs buses from the city to both.
  • Getting around: EMEL buses serve the city and district. There is no railway in Cyprus, so most residents rely on a car.
  • Schools: English-language private schools include The Heritage Private School and Foley's School, both teaching the British curriculum up to IGCSE and A levels.
  • Healthcare: residents are covered by the General Healthcare System (GeSY), introduced in 2019, which includes Limassol General Hospital and many private doctors and clinics that have joined the system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Limassol expensive?

Limassol is among the most expensive places in Cyprus to buy or rent a home, above all near the seafront and in the eastern coastal areas. The Limassol district price figures on this page show the current level and how fast prices are rising.

Which areas of Limassol are popular with expats?

Many newcomers look first at the coastal strip east of the centre (Germasogeia, the tourist area and Agios Tychonas) and at the historic centre and marina. Families wanting a house and garden often choose the hillside suburbs such as Agios Athanasios and Mesa Geitonia.

Do I need a car in Limassol?

Usually, yes. Buses cover the city and the coast, and the centre is walkable, but Cyprus has no trains and most suburbs, schools and the airports are easiest to reach by car.

How many people live in Limassol?

The urban area of Limassol had 198,303 residents at the 2021 census (CYSTAT), making it the second-largest urban area in Cyprus after Nicosia.

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