Lady's Mile Beach, Limassol

For many visitors, a holiday in Limassol means one thing: the beach. The long, sandy eight-kilometer stretch of Lady's Mile Beach (13 kilometers southwest of Limassol) is on the eastern shore of the Akrotiri Peninsula and is one of the most popular local beaches, with the interesting landscape of the salt lake running behind the shore.

An unspoiled and beautiful coastline. Located in Lemesos (Limassol), this 5 km coastal stretch of stunning, unspoiled sands and shallow waters runs along the east side of Akrotiri. The beach boasts dark grey sands and crystal-clear and calm seawaters, with the shallowest waters found at the southern end of the beach - where the dark grey sand turns a golden brown colour. Seashells can be found along the beach. Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, and umbrellas. Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April - October. The beach took its name from the mare of the governor during British rule, who used to ride along the beach. Today, the area is well-known locally for its restaurants of fresh fish and traditional Cypriot cuisine. Some of the restaurants offer their own additional facilities, including water inflatables and games for children. Around 1.5 km from the seashore you can see Akrotiri Salt Lake, a significant wetland in Europe, which attracts migrating birds, including flocks of vibrant pink flamingos and herons during the winter months. Further south of Lady’s Mile is the unspoiled area of Button Beach, where small coastal sand dunes have grown. The interesting Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas of the Cats - built in 365 - is also located nearby.

This 7km stretch of hard-packed sand and pebbles is a popular weekend beach. Named after a horse belonging to a colonial governor who exercised his mare here, it runs south beyond Lemesos’ New Port and along the eastern side of the British-controlled Akrotiri Peninsula. Keep driving away from the blight of cranes at the port; the beach and the view improve the further south you go. That said, it's not the prettiest stretch of sand in these parts.

While the beach is widely known as Lady’s Mile Beach, its original name is attributed to the many kilometers across which this sandy beach is spread. The name ‘Aplostra’ was once again brought to the forefront by a beachfront venue that helped create a beach with modern amenities. Featuring fine sand on the coastline as well as the sea bed, the beach of Aplostra is a beautiful destination for refreshing escapes. The homonymous beach bar has created an elegant and comfortable environment, aiming to offer food, drink and leisure services throughout the day. The unique wooden construction that makes up the bar is surrounded by an area with comfortable, wooden seats and sofas, offering options for both relaxation and entertainment with loud music, particularly in the weekends.

Lady's Mile beach is located in the Zakaki area of the Limassol district. The particular beach can easily be reached from the Limassol town centre in 10-15 minutes.The beach stretches for about 8 kilometres and is very close to the new Limassol port. The beach has received its name from the mare of the governor which was called "Lady", during the British rule. Lady's mile beach is a wonderful beach with warm, shallow and clear waters. It has white sand and is considered to be a very safe beach. The Lady's Mile beach has facilities such as sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, toilets and changing rooms. There is also a lifesaver on duty during April - October. Windsurfing is also available at this beach, as well as many other water sports.Visitors find Lady's mile beach a wonderful place for swimming and sunbathing. In addition, some visitors enjoy having a peaceful walk along the sandy beach since the beach is not too crowded.Visitors can also find some tavernas along the beach that serve fresh fish and meze dishes. The beach can be accessed by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available. ***PH***