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...
by Cleo Shahateet