MAJOR WINTER FESTIVALS & EVENTS
The month of November represents a transition from traditional autumn harvest fairs to the opening of the island’s famous Christmas festive holiday markets that run all the way through to January. The cooler autumn weather brings with it the vibrant celebrations of a mix of traditional mountain harvests, major performance arts, high-energy endurance sports, and several other traditional village seasonal, cultural, and musical festivals throughout the island. In light of this, several traditional mountain villages hold dedicated harvest celebrations that honour local agricultural products that are centred on mountain produce, heritage spirits, and the November wine harvest. This allows all visitors to experience authentic island culture, sample local delicacies, and enjoy free samples and tastings. Other festivals that celebrate produce, such as apples, olives, wine, and grape-derived delicacies, also take place during this month.
PAPHOS
Stato-Ayios Fotios Christmas Village
The village of Stato-Ayios Fotios, one of the nine official Christmas Villages, will open its doors to the public on November 21st. This event will then run consecutively till January 6th. Lavishly decorated for the festive season, this festive gathering will include wooden stalls selling local products and handicrafts, as well as offering food-and-wine workshops. Along with a series of festive surprises and events, the village of Statos-Ayios Fotios will also offer a series of nature activities that will include guided cycling and walking trails, along with guided village tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
Festive Markets: Wooden stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, and traditional food products.
Workshops & Activities: Hands-on sessions focused on local gastronomy, wine, and traditional crafts.
Nature & Entertainment: Guided village tours, walking trails, cycling activities, music performances, and events.
- Date: Tuesday, December 1st, starting at midday
- Duration: 43-day event
- Venue: Village Square, Statos-Ayios Fotios
- Entry: Free
LIMASSOL
Lofou Christmas Village
The village of Lofou, one of the nine official Christmas Villages, will open its doors to the public on November 21st. This event will then run consecutively till January 6th. Lavishly decorated for the festive season, this festive gathering will include wooden stalls selling local products and handicrafts, as well as offering food-and-wine workshops. Along with a series of festive surprises and events, the village of Lofou will also offer a series of nature activities that will include guided cycling and walking trails, along with guided village tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
Festive Markets: Wooden stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, and traditional food products.
Workshops & Activities: Hands-on sessions focused on local gastronomy, wine, and traditional crafts.
Nature & Entertainment: Guided village tours, walking trails, cycling activities, music performances, and events.
- Date: Tuesday, December 1st, starting at midday
- Duration: 43-day event
- Venue: Village Square, Lofou
- Entry: Free
Kyperounta Christmas Village
The village of Kyperounta, one of the nine official Christmas Villages, will open its doors to the public on November 21st. This event will then run consecutively till January 6th. Lavishly decorated for the festive season, this festive gathering will include wooden stalls selling local products and handicrafts, as well as offering food-and-wine workshops. Along with a series of festive surprises and events, the village of Kyperounta will also offer a series of nature activities that will include guided cycling and walking trails, along with guided village tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
Festive Markets: Wooden stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, and traditional food products.
Workshops & Activities: Hands-on sessions focused on local gastronomy, wine, and traditional crafts.
Nature & Entertainment: Guided village tours, walking trails, cycling activities, music performances, and events.
- Date: Tuesday, December 1st, starting at midday
- Duration: 43-day event
- Venue: Village Square, Kyperounta
- Entry: Free
Agros Christmas Village
The village of Agros, one of the nine official Christmas Villages, will open its doors to the public on November 21st. This event will then run consecutively till January 6th. Lavishly decorated for the festive season, this festive gathering will include wooden stalls selling local products and handicrafts, as well as offering food-and-wine workshops. Along with a series of festive surprises and events, the village of Agros will also offer a series of nature activities that will include guided cycling and walking trails, along with guided village tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
Festive Markets: Wooden stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, and traditional food products.
Workshops & Activities: Hands-on sessions focused on local gastronomy, wine, and traditional crafts.
Nature & Entertainment: Guided village tours, walking trails, cycling activities, music performances, and events.
- Date: Tuesday, December 1st, starting at midday
- Duration: 43-day event
- Venue: Village Square, Lofou
- Entry: Free
NICOSIA
Kalopanayiotis Christmas Village
The village of Kalopanayiotis, one of the nine official Christmas Villages, will open its doors to the public on November 21st. This event will then run consecutively till January 6th. Lavishly decorated for the festive season, this festive gathering will include wooden stalls selling local products and handicrafts, as well as offering food-and-wine workshops. Along with a series of festive surprises and events, the village of Kalopanayiotis will also offer a series of nature activities that will include guided cycling and walking trails, along with guided village tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
Festive Markets: Wooden stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, and traditional food products.
Workshops & Activities: Hands-on sessions focused on local gastronomy, wine, and traditional crafts.
Nature & Entertainment: Guided village tours, walking trails, cycling activities, music performances, and events.
- Date: Tuesday, December 1st, starting at midday
- Duration: 43-day event
- Venue: Village Square, Kalopanayiotis
- Entry: Free
Kakopetria Christmas Village
The village of Kakopetria, one of the nine official Christmas Villages, will open its doors to the public on November 21st. This event will then run consecutively till January 6th. Lavishly decorated for the festive season, this festive gathering will include wooden stalls selling local products and handicrafts, as well as offering food-and-wine workshops. Along with a series of festive surprises and events, the village of Kakopetria will also offer a series of nature activities that will include guided cycling and walking trails, along with guided village tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
Festive Markets: Wooden stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, and traditional food products.
Workshops & Activities: Hands-on sessions focused on local gastronomy, wine, and traditional crafts.
Nature & Entertainment: Guided village tours, walking trails, cycling activities, music performances, and events.
- Date: Tuesday, December 1st, starting at midday
- Duration: 43-day event
- Venue: Village Square, Kakopetria
- Entry: Free
Fikardou Christmas Village
The VILLAGE OF FIKARDOU, one of the nine official Christmas Villages, will open its doors to the public on November 21st. This event will then run consecutively till January 6th. Lavishly decorated for the festive season, this festive gathering will include wooden stalls selling local products and handicrafts, as well as offering food-and-wine workshops. Along with a series of festive surprises and events, the VILLAGE OF FIKARDOU will also offer a series of nature activities that will include guided cycling and walking trails, along with guided village tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
Festive Markets: Wooden stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, and traditional food products.
Workshops & Activities: Hands-on sessions focused on local gastronomy, wine, and traditional crafts.
Nature & Entertainment: Guided village tours, walking trails, cycling activities, music performances, and events.
- Date: Tuesday, December 1st, starting at midday
- Duration: 43-day event
- Venue: Village Square, Fikardou
- Entry: Free
LARNACA
Lefkara Christmas Village
The village of Lefkara, one of the nine official Christmas Villages, will open its doors to the public on November 21st. This event will then run consecutively till January 6th. Lavishly decorated for the festive season, this festive gathering will include wooden stalls selling local products and handicrafts, as well as offering food-and-wine workshops. Along with a series of festive surprises and events, the village of Lefkara will also offer a series of nature activities that will include guided cycling and walking trails, along with guided village tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
Festive Markets: Wooden stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, and traditional food products.
Workshops & Activities: Hands-on sessions focused on local gastronomy, wine, and traditional crafts.
Nature & Entertainment: Guided village tours, walking trails, cycling activities, music performances, and events.
- Date: Tuesday, December 1st, starting at midday
- Duration: 43-day event
- Venue: Village Square, Deryneia
- Entry: Free
FAMAGUSTA
Deryneia Christmas Village
The village of Deryneia, one of the nine official Christmas Villages, will open its doors to the public on November 21st. This event will then run consecutively till January 6th. Lavishly decorated for the festive season, this festive gathering will include wooden stalls selling local products and handicrafts, as well as offering food-and-wine workshops. Along with a series of festive surprises and events, the village of Deryneia will also offer a series of nature activities that will include guided cycling and walking trails, along with guided village tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
Festive Markets: Wooden stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, and traditional food products.
Workshops & Activities: Hands-on sessions focused on local gastronomy, wine, and traditional crafts.
Nature & Entertainment: Guided village tours, walking trails, cycling activities, music performances, and events.
- Date: Tuesday, December 1st, starting at midday
- Duration: 43-day event
- Venue: Village Square, Deryneia
- Entry: Free
