Cyprus January · Coastal towns
Epiphany
On 6 January priests bless the sea and swimmers dive for a cross thrown into the harbour.
Events
Events through the year
The festivals that return every year, in the month they usually fall. Several follow the Orthodox calendar, so the dates move.
The catch. We list the usual month, not this year’s dates. Confirm dates and programmes on the official calendar at Visit Cyprus or with the town hall before you book around an event.
February or March · Limassol
Carnival
About ten days of parades and costumes before Lent. Limassol holds the largest parade on the island.
February or March · Island-wide
Green Monday
The first day of Lent. Families picnic in the countryside and fly kites.
April or May · Island-wide
Orthodox Easter
The main religious festival of the year, with midnight services and bonfires. Many shops and some sites close.
May · Several towns
Anthestiria flower festival
Flower parades that mark the spring.
May or June · Larnaca and other coastal towns
Kataklysmos (Festival of the Flood)
Held at Pentecost, with stalls, music and water games along the seafront.
Late August to September · Limassol
Wine Festival
Evenings of local wine, food and music in the municipal gardens.
September · Paphos
Aphrodite Festival
An opera staged in the open air in front of Paphos Castle.
September to October · Several towns
Kypria International Festival
A season of music, theatre and dance.
October · Ayia Napa
Medieval Festival
Costumed performances and markets around the monastery square.
Planning around an event
- Rooms in the host town fill early and cost more. A base twenty minutes away is often easier.
- On public holidays, state archaeological sites and museums may close. Check each place guide.
- Parades close seafront roads for hours. Park outside the centre and walk in.
Last reviewed 2026-11-09.