Limassol : Profile

Location

This important commercial port is located towards the western end of Cyprus' southern coast. It is a popular tourist location and a lively city.

Clearance

Call Limassol VTS on VHF channel 09 or 16 on approach.

All the authorities are in one building in the commercial harbour.

The most convenient place from which to arrange clearance is at Saint Raphael Marina (for which a charge is made). If no advance booking has been made, this may not be possible if the marina is full, even if not planning an overnight stay there.

Last updated May 2010.

Docking

Although it is permitted to anchor in the western corner of the commercial harbour, most yachts prefer the fishing harbour in front of the town if they can find space. Here yachts can possibly berth alongside, or, alternatively, berth bows-to at the pier immediately to the east.

There is good shelter from the prevailing westerly winds.

The marina in the northern part of the bay is a little remote from the town, being built in deep water and accessed by a causeway.

A second marina is planned to be opened in 2011 (however cruisers report that 2013 is more likely).

Saint Raphael Marina
Amathus Avenue P.O. Box 51064, 3594 Limassol - Cyprus
Tel:+357 25 63 61 00, Fax:+357 25 63 52 08, VHF Channel 09, 16 "St Raphael Marina"
marina@raphael.com.cy
Located next to Moni power station. Limited number of visitors' berths. Advance reservations are necessary. All facilities, clearance services, fuel berth, WiFi, chandlery, mini-market, LPG, boatyard with 60 ton haul-out facility, shore storage, repairs, bar and restaurant, accomodation.

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