Oleastro Olive Park And Museum, Limassol
Cyprus' Mediterranean climate is perfect for growing olives, and the island has been growing olives for centuries.
Cyprus' Mediterranean climate is perfect for growing olives, and the island has been growing olives for centuries. Learn about the history of olive cultivation in the region, and the cultural significance of the fruit at the Oleastra Museum in Anoggyra. You may see olive-oil extraction live if you visit in winter (October – February).
Hours
Sun
10:00
18:30
Mon
10:00
18:30
Tue
10:00
18:30
Wed
10:00
18:30
Thu
10:00
18:30
Fri
10:00
18:30
Sat
10:00
18:30
Oleastro Olive Park And Museum and Nearby Sights on Map
Omodos
Omodos is a picture-perfect village on the Troodos Mountains 42 kms to the northwest of Limassol, known for its architecture, handicrafts and lovely wines
Donkey Sanctuary
The Donkey Sanctuary is home to about 100 abandoned donkeys, providing a nurturing environment to the rescued animals
Koilani
Nestled on a slope of the Troodos Mountains at an altitude of 820 metres, the picturesque village of Koilani on the banks of the Kryos River is known for its wines
Kourion
Kourion lies 13 kms to the west of Limassol in the Kouris River Valley, presenting a fascinating archaeological site that has been occupied since at least the Ceramic Neolithic period (4500-3800 BCE), reaching its cultural zenith in the Roman era
Kourion Beach
Kourion Beach is good for windsurfing, but unsafe for swimming
Kolossi Castle
Originally built in the 13th century and refurbished in the 15th century, the Kolossi Castle exemplifies medieval military architecture
Troodos Mountains
The Troodos Mountains form Cyprus' famous wine-growing region
Fasouri Watermania
Cyprus Motor Museum
The Cyprus Motor Museum showcases iconic Classic and collectible cars, from a 1912 Ford T to trendy collectibles from 2004
Water Museum
The Limassol Water Museum is an old pump-house, built in 1925 to direct water from the nearby Garyllis Delta aquifer to the city