Limassol - Docking
Anchoring
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.
Good anchorages can also be found between the marina and the commercial harbour. The one to the west offers the best protection and good holding in sand. The one to the east is more convenient for the town and has excellent hold in the mud.
Marinas
St. Raphael 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.
The newer Limassol Marina has installed three navigational aids in the waters outside the Marina to help sailors safely approach or exit the Marina.
When approaching from the East, leave the Safe Water Mark to PORT and the Green Lateral Mark to STARBOARD. Then pass between the Green and the Red Lateral Marks to reach the Lighthouse and the entrance to the Marina. When approaching from the South, you will cross the Limassol Commercial Port entrance and shipping channel. Before doing so you will need to get permission from VTS (Limassol Vessel Traffic Services) on VHF Channel 09. After crossing, you may leave the Safe Water Mark to STARBOARD and the Red Lateral Mark to PORT on your way to the Marina entrance.
Located on the breakwater walls on each side of the Marina entrance itself are a Lighthouse, Green Starboard Mark and a Red Port Mark. Rules concerning speed and navigation while in the Marina apply from this point onwards.
A useful report by a boat that wintered here 2014/15 can be found here.
Last updated: January 2018
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Posted on behalf of Con Sprenger, SY Big Sky:
I know that wintering at Limassol is expensive compared to many other places in the Med, but in our opinion, it is one of the nicest marines in the Mediterranean we have wintered in, 5 stars, safe in all wind and weather, great people and still outside the Schengen area. According to the latest fees on their website, (2016) the cost for a 12 to the 15-meter boat is 4120 euros, minus 25% discount, plus 19% tax, so around 3680 euros total for a 6-month winter contract.
Liferafts can be serviced and repaired in Limassol by Elias Liassis, +35725565569, +35797634245 liasiselias@cytanet.com.cy
6b Handel Str. (or Chendel – depends who you ask…) Tsiflikudia, Limassol.
Limassol marina update (07/2015) – WiFi is free for 30 minutes per day. paid WiFi available on various time plans, starting with a daily plan.
Chandleries are in the town and not in the marina, Ocean Marine at 243 Agiou Andreu street and Elias Liassis at 96 Misiaouli & Kavazoglou street.