Limassol Tourism Board

The LIMASSOL TOURISM BOARD is the official tourist body of the Limassol region (Cyprus). More information at www.limassoltourism.com

THE LANITIS CAROB MILL COMPLEX

The Carob Mill Complex which is located next to Limassol's Medieval Castle was originally built in hte late 1800's and was used as a warehouse. in the late 1920's it was converted into a carb mill where carobs were processed. Carobs were used primarily in hte manufacture of film, medicines, honey, chocolate etc. When the ingredients of carobs were no longer needed for the manufacture of these productsw and the subsequent decline in the export of carobs, the carob mill was converted into a warehouse for fetilizers in hte late 1960 and was used as such until the year 2000.

Most of the machinery used for the processing of carobs are still intact and constitute a major attraction for the tourist and local population. The renovation of the preserved building created an environment which blends the authentic atmosphere of the past with the sophisticated high tech look of the present. In addition to the renovated Carob Mill Museum, the site houses the award-winning Carob Mill Restaurants (Draught Microbrewery Bar & Restaurant, Stretto Cafe, Artima Bistro Restaurant, Karatello Tavern). On each site of the Carob Mill Museum there are 2 Ballrooms for conferences and social events and finally the Evagoras Lanitis Centre, which hosts international exhibitions of man's greatest achievements through history. There is also space for 100 vehicles adjacent to the site.