Cyprus Holidays

For those looking to travel from Cyprus to Italy, flying from Paphos International Airport to Rome with Ryanair turned out to be a straightforward and pleasant experience. Being just a short 3-hour flight is a quick hop! Paphos International Airport, though on the smaller side, is a pleasant place to begin your journey. The airport is clean, well-organized, and has a relaxed atmosphere that makes...

As the festive season approaches in Paphos, many people are starting to think about the holidays—decorating their homes, spending time with loved ones, and planning for the year ahead. But for those looking to invest in real estate, winter can be one of the best times to consider purchasing property in Paphos, Cyprus. While it might seem like a slower time for the property market, there are several...

Forget the ordinary on this Valentine's day, and rekindle your love story with an escape to one of these romantic havens. From sun-kissed shores to volcanic peaks, let each destination whisper sweet nothings in your ears. Here are 14 dreamy escapes for two, ready to paint your love story in vibrant hues: Paphos, Cyprus: Dive into Aphrodite's legendary birthplace, where mosaics whisper tales of passion....

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It is carnival time in Cyprus!  The town crier announced the Carnival’s arrival all around Limassol spreading the word and setting the mood for a fun-filled time! Carnival was celebrated in ancient Greece and organized in honor of the god Dionysos. Ancient Greeks got dressed in various costumes, wore masks, played games and had feasts that lasted for days. The custom and traditions are still going...

Now that the New Year is underway, everyone can start planning their Easter and Summer holidays! There are quite a few three day weekends that can also make for a nice break to Troodos or another part of Cyprus. You can expect that banks, government offices and most shops to be closed on the days listed below. Here is a list of the 2017 Public Holidays in Cyprus: 6 January: Epiphany (Friday) 27...

The celebration of  Kataklysmos is a Greek Orthodox festival with strong pagan roots relating back to the Greek myth of Deukalion and the ark he built to survive the floods and ancient ceremonies between Aphrodite and Adonis. The festival also relates to the Old Testament tale of Noah’s ark. Kataklysmos is still celebrated with great passion every year all over Cyprus. The festivities take place 50 days...

The carnivals are over and Lent is almost over – a 40 day fasting period of no meat, poultry or dairy products is near the end. The bakeries accommodate those who fast by adding dairy-free, egg-free and meat-free pastries and cookies to their already vast array of goodies. Generally, fasting is followed more strictly in the villages of Cyprus than in the towns, but most restaurants and takeaways also...

April 1st marks the independence of Cyprus from British colonial rule. EOKA started a guerrilla-style campaign against British colonial rule, which was aimed at self-determination and union with Greece, on April 1, 1955.  It is also known as EOKA Day and falls on April Fools Day or  "All Fools Day." Students from all over Cyprus attend church services on this day.  It is also a bank holiday so many...

Saint Patrick's Day is coming up this Thursday, March 17th. Saint Patrick was the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland and even though the day is a religious holiday it has become more of a secular celebration of the Irish culture. And although it is not a public holiday like it is in Ireland and a few other countries there are still many parties, parades, festivities, and green...