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Kourion Beach — Cyprus
Wild & scenic

Kourion Beach

Episkopi, Limassol · 🇨🇾 Cyprus

Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope

Swim beneath a Greco-Roman theatre — ancient Kourion's breezy, taverna-dotted strand.

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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.

Photo: Fry72, Karel Frydrýšek (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source