# Roman Theatre of Kourion, Cyprus: what it is and when to go > Roman Theatre of Kourion is an ancient Roman theatre in Limassol, Cyprus (Kourion Theatre). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/curium-ancient-theatre/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Ancient Roman theatre in Limassol, Cyprus · History - **Local name:** Kourion Theatre - **Where:** Cyprus - **Best time:** March to June and September to November. - **Nearest airport:** PFO Paphos, 37 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 08:30-17:00 - **Coordinates:** 34.66419, 32.88789 ## What it is and where Roman Theatre of Kourion is an ancient Roman theatre in Limassol, Cyprus (Kourion Theatre). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Limassol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/limasol/), where this site lists 47 more places to see, 13 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 34.66419, 32.88789; the nearest main airport is Paphos International Airport (PFO, Paphos), 37 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cyprus (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.664192%2C32.887889) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.664192%2C32.887889) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/historia/) places in Cyprus. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Roman Theatre of Kourion is **March to June and September to November**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 55 | | February | Possible | 10 h 45 | | March | Best time | 11 h 44 | | April | Best time | 12 h 53 | | May | Best time | 13 h 49 | | June | Best time | 14 h 19 | | July | Possible | 14 h 07 | | August | Possible | 13 h 18 | | September | Best time | 12 h 12 | | October | Best time | 11 h 06 | | November | Best time | 10 h 09 | | December | Possible | 9 h 41 | In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Cyprus in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Cyprus To enter Cyprus there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Cyprus checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112 · 199. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Kourion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/curium/): Ancient city, excavation area · 259 m - [Kourion Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/kourion-beach/): Beach in Cyprus · 752 m - [Museo Arqueológico Local de Curio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/museo-arqueologico-local-de-curio/): Museum · 1.4 km - [Kourka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/kourka/): Hill in the United Kingdom · 2.2 km - [Hylates](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/sanctuary-of-apollo/): Divinity and aspect of Apollo worshiped on Cyprus · 2.4 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/). ## More in Cyprus: History - [Khirokitia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/choirokoitia-neolithic-settlement/): archaeological site in Cyprus - [Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lala-mustafa-pasha-mosque-st-nicholas-s-cathedral/): mosque in Northern Cyprus, former catholic cathedral - [Salamis, Cyprus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/bath-gymnasium-complex/): historical state on Cyprus and archaeological site - [Kantara Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/castillo-de-kantara/): Fortification - [Hala Sultan Tekke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/hala-sultan-tekke/): mosque in Cyprus - [Enkomi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/enkomi/) Every Cyprus place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Roman Theatre of Kourion? It is an ancient Roman theatre in Limassol, Cyprus (Kourion Theatre in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Roman Theatre of Kourion? March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. ### How do you get to Roman Theatre of Kourion? The nearest main airport is Paphos International Airport (PFO), 37 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.664192%2C32.887889) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cyprus is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cyprus map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Kourion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/curium/), [Kourion Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/kourion-beach/), [Museo Arqueológico Local de Curio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/museo-arqueologico-local-de-curio/). The rest is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/37180336), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4453457), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).