
Kourion Beach
Episkopi, Limassol · 🇨🇾 Cyprus
Swim beneath a Greco-Roman theatre — ancient Kourion's breezy, taverna-dotted strand.
Open Kourion Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~27°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clean open-sea blue, livelier than Cyprus's sheltered east-coast bays
- Sand
- Grey-brown sand and fine shingle along an open, breezy strand
- Swimming
- Fine on calm mornings; wind and waves build most afternoons
- Surf
- Breezy afternoons draw kitesurfers and windsurfers to the open bay
- Best time to visit
- May-Oct
- Setting
- Directly below the Greco-Roman theatre and mosaics of ancient Kourion, with a short strip of fish tavernas on the sand
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
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Kourion Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Kourion Beach?
Kourion Beach is at Episkopi, on the coast of Cyprus.
What is the sea temperature at Kourion Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Kourion Beach reaches about 27°C. Clean open-sea blue, livelier than Cyprus's sheltered east-coast bays.
When is the best time to visit Kourion Beach?
The best time to visit Kourion 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 Kourion Beach have?
Kourion Beach has grey-brown sand and fine shingle along an open, breezy strand.
Is Kourion Beach good for swimming?
Fine on calm mornings; wind and waves build most afternoons.
Can you surf at Kourion Beach?
Breezy afternoons draw kitesurfers and windsurfers to the open bay.
Does Kourion Beach have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Kourion Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
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