About Kolossi Castle

W is for War and Water and Wine

What's the next best to water? Wine? Definitely not war but strangely a 700-year-old castle built strategically for war went on to gain a reputation for making the best dessert wine, aptly named 'Commandaria' from its phonetic origin, 'La Grande Commanderie'. In fact, that was the name of the military headquarters of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitallers, the renowned knightly orders that occupied Cyprus during the time of the Crusades with their base at Kolossi Castle. There are beautiful views from the top. The nearby Curium beach has historic sites too. It is here, at this castle, built-in 1210 that King Richard the Lionheart married a Spanish princess and celebrated his conquest of Cyprus by tasting this wine and calling it the 'King of Wines'. Today, it is the oldest wine in the world. Would your spirit rest without having a sip of it? Sometimes, wars can win hearts and a smile...with a little bit of intoxicating wine.

 

Must See

  • The original spiral staircase.
  • The gardens
  • The sugar mill

How to reach

The distance from Nicosia city center to this castle is 96.1 km. The bus will reach you there in 2 hours. One way ticket price starts at 5.34 EUR. Private cars will take you there in 1 hour 10 minutes with rentals starting from 10 EUR.

Tips

  • The view of the surrounding countryside is amazing.
  • Go up the original spiral staircase up to the roof.
  • The castle has beautiful well-tended gardens.
  • There is an old sugar mill outside. 
  • There is a century-old tree in the courtyard.
  • Nearby bars serve fresh orange juice. 
  • The castle is not accessible on wheelchairs. 
  • The information leaflet does justice to its name.
  • You will find drinks and ice-cream on the premises outside the car park.

Visit Time

This attraction is open all year-round. 
It is closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday (Greek Orthodox).

16th April to 15th September:

Sunday:        8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Monday:       8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Tuesday:      8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Thursday:     8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Friday:          8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Saturday:     8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

16th September to 15th April:

Sunday:        8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Monday:       8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Tuesday:      8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Thursday:     8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Friday:          8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Saturday:     8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Timings are subject to change with regular updates available on www.mcw.gov.cy.

 

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Waiting Time

On busy weekends and holidays you might have to wait at the ticket counter for an hour.

 

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 Hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 24.8°C

 

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