The Troodos Mountains in the centre of Cyprus are sufficiently lofty to provide good skiing conditions in winter, a fact which led to the founding of...
Cyprus's geographic location places it on the north-south migration route for millions of birds which each year make the long journey from Europe to Africa...
Carnival is celebrated in towns all over Cyprus, but especially in the city of Limassol (Lemesos). A week or so of frolicsome fun kicks off with the arrival...
Themes:
Dance
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Kids' Stuff
, Music
Greek Independence Day is a national holiday throughout Cyprus and marks the start of the island's fight for independence from the Ottoman Empire which...
Celebrating the arrival of spring and the beautiful bounty of nature, the Anthestiria Flower Festival in Paphos is a wonderful event. The streets are...
Themes:
Spectacle
, Culture
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
Dance theatres from a dozen or so countries around Europe send teams to compete with the Cypriot dance troupes at the European Dance Festival. Each of...
Each year the first day of May is celebrated as May Day or Labour Day. Although no longer really used as a day for workers to campaign about issues that...
In many towns and villages across Cyprus, the name-days of saints are big occasions that merit equally big celebrations. Local churches and monasteries...
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Culture
, Religion
At the forefront of classical events on the island, the International Pharos Chamber Music Festival has been an established part of the cultural diary...
Throughout Europe, 9 May is recognised as 'Europe Day' and marks the founding of the European Union. Each year, European nations hold special events to...
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Culture
, Music
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
Each year senior players turn out to take part in the Cyprus Seniors Cup. Hosted by the Larnaca Tennis Club over a eight-day period, the tournament is...
In many towns and villages across Cyprus, the name-days of saints are big occasions that merit equally big celebrations. Local churches and monasteries...
Cypriot and overseas manufacturers of consumer and industrial products display their wares to an influx of international visitors and buyers. Furniture...
Each year the holiday resort of Ayia Napa hosts a day of celebrations especially for children. Many events take place in the town square with a fun fair,...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Sport
Performances take place in the wonderful Ancient Odeon in Paphos during the annual Choir Festival which stages performances by choirs from all over Cyprus...
Themes:
Entertainment
, Music
, Spectacle
, Culture
Music plays an important part of Cypriot life and each year many towns and villages host a special music festival. Each event has its own particular peculiarities...
Themes:
Music
, Entertainment
, Culture
, Spectacle
The Flood (Kataklysmos) Festival is a Cyprus speciality, a celebration that coincides with the Orthodox day of Pentecost, a moveable feast. A lot of water...
Themes:
History
, Music
, Culture
, Religion
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
Each year locals and visitors alike fill the ancient amphitheatre close to Limassol for the annual Shakespeare Festival. The wonderful open-air Curium...
Themes:
Art & Literature
, Culture
, Theatre & Film
, Entertainment
, History
, Spectacle
Held each summer, the Amathusia Festival takes place in a spectacular location amongst the ancient Greek ruins of Amathous in Limassol. A packed programme...
Themes:
Dance
, History
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
, Culture
, Music
Summer in Cyprus brings a seemingly endless programme of concerts and festivals with most towns and villages putting on some kind of musical event over...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Culture
, Spectacle
, Music
, Entertainment
Like many towns and villages in Cyprus do, each summer the town of Paphos organises various cultural events for tourists and local people alike. These...
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Dance
, Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
, Spectacle
, Culture
, Music
In the classic tradition of Greek drama that began at ancient Epidaurus, the great stories of domestic conflict and treachery, of epic adventure and heroic...
Themes:
Spectacle
, History
, Entertainment
, Theatre & Film
The folk club of Pissouri was founded in 1998 to record, preserve and develop the traditions of Greek culture in Cyprus. It deals specifically in dance,...
Themes:
Spectacle
, Culture
, Dance
, Entertainment
, Music
The villages of the Kourris Valley, one of Cyprus' better known wine producing areas, celebrate their most famous tipple, Koumandaria, with this annual...
Themes:
Entertainment
, Food & Drink
, Music
, Culture
The tourist resort town of Larnaca serves up a feast of entertainment at various town venues throughout the month of July. Theatre, dance, cinema, poetry...
Themes:
Spectacle
, Culture
, Dance
, Pop(ular)
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
, Theatre & Film
, Music
Locals and visitors alike flock to Kato Paphos, the quaint harbour area of Paphos, for this annual musical extravaganza.TBC.
Themes:
Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Music
During the summer, towns and villages all over Cyprus organise cultural events for tourists and local people alike. These usually take the form of folk...
Themes:
Culture
, Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
, Dance
, Food & Drink
, Music
The saint's days are cause for much celebration in Cyprus and each year St Paraskevi's Day is honoured at churches around the country. Each town and village...
Visitors are invited to watch a series of singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches played on courts in the beautiful mountain area of Troodos.
Themes:
Sport
Koilani is a pretty village between Ayios Amvrosios and Pera Pedi close to Limassol on the coast. Despite its small size, it is home to four wineries...
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Culture
, Entertainment
, Dance
, Music
