Exotic sands
Governor's Beach
Limassol · 🇨🇾 Cyprus
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Cyprus in negative — charcoal sand beneath chalk-white cliffs, with fish tavernas on the ledge above.
Open Governor's Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~26°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clear, warm Mediterranean blue
- Sand
- Dark grey sand beneath chalk-white cliffs
- Swimming
- Warm and gently shelving below the white ledges
- Best time to visit
- May-Oct
- Setting
- White chalk bluffs and fish tavernas between Limassol and Larnaca
- Beach type
- Exotic sands
- Region
- Europe
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Governor's Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Governor's Beach?
Governor's Beach is at Limassol, on the coast of Cyprus.
What is the sea temperature at Governor's Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Governor's Beach reaches about 26°C. Clear, warm Mediterranean blue.
When is the best time to visit Governor's Beach?
The best time to visit Governor's Beach is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Governor's Beach have?
Governor's Beach has dark grey sand beneath chalk-white cliffs.
Is Governor's Beach good for swimming?
Warm and gently shelving below the white ledges.