Kourion Beach

This is a lovely beach of grey sand and small pebbles, with waves soaking the sand. The area is windy and attracts windsurfers and other wind-dependent sportspeople, as well as the general public, who come here for the stunning lack of visual clutter or buildings. Kourion Beach is around 17km west of Lemesos, within the British Sovereign Base Area (SBA), which is partly responsible for the lack of development in this pocket of the island.

The beach can be reached by public transport from Lemesos, although the locals like to drive their cars and 4WDs practically up to the water's edge. There is no shade, apart from the escape offered by several tavernas. The eastern end of the beach (prominently marked) is unsafe for swimming, so head for the western end. This beach is best combined with your trip to Ancient Kourion.