Website design By BotEap.comThe island of Cyprus is visited by almost a million British visitors each year. Incredible scenery, delicious cuisine, 326 days of sunshine a year and just a four-hour flight from the UK are just some of the things that draw British tourists on their package holidays to Cyprus. Other attractions include the Paphos Mosaics, which are considered the best mosaics in the Eastern Mediterranean, and ten UNESCO-listed churches. There are many events that take place on the island; the following are just a few not to be missed.

Website design By BotEap.comAnnual Cyprus Marathon

Website design By BotEap.comThis event takes place every March in Paphos. The varied terrain and mild climate attract athletes and sportsmen who use the island as a training base, even Team GB has been using the island for their training since the 2004 Athens Olympics. This event is made up of three different distances. : the marathon, the half marathon and a 10 km road race and is open to professional and non-professional athletes from all over the world. The race begins at Petra tou Rominou, believed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, and continues along the rugged coastline and Paphos seafront.

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Website design By BotEap.comHoly Week celebrations begin at the end of March and continue for two weeks. With highs around 18°C ​​and a rich cultural heritage, this is a great time to visit the island. During these two weeks, the whole of Cyprus celebrates both the old and the new with ancient ceremonies dominating the celebrations. Celebrations include exciting ceremonies, flower processions and surprisingly delicious feasts on religious days. The food served at these festivals includes delicious roast lamb, traditional cheesecake and a variety of different breads.

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Website design By BotEap.comHeld in June each year, Kataklymos (the Water Festival) signals the start of the summer season. Celebrated 50 days after Orthodox Easter, Kataklymos takes place on the ‘Day of the Holy Spirit’. All towns along the coast from Larnaca to Paphos celebrate with traditional chatista contests (witty improvised rhyming songs in Cypriot dialect), performances by Cypriot and Greek singers and dancers, boat races, swimming contests and most importantly everything, throwing water at each other.

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Website design By BotEap.comOrganized by Performing Arts for Cyprus Charities, the annual Shakespeare Festival takes place in the amazing Kourion Theatre. Daily performances take place on this impressive stage that has a spectacular backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Website design By BotEap.comThis year’s annual Limassol Wine Festival, which has been held for more than 50 years, runs from August 30 to September 9. Wine has been produced on the island for more than 5,000 years, hence this celebration. Neighbors and visitors meet to do wine tastings, participate in the traditional grape treading, concerts and theatrical performances. This is also a great opportunity to try the local cuisine, especially the fasolia yiahni, which are beans in a delicious tomato and onion sauce, accompanied by fresh homemade bread to soak up all the tasty juices.

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Website design By BotEap.comThis annual festival takes place every September at Plateia Seferi (Monastery Square), which is located right in the heart of the city. This community gathering includes many different concerts, traditional music and dance, and art exhibits from Greek legends, mythology, and archaeology.

Website design By BotEap.comLooking for an exciting destination for your family vacation? There is something for everyone on the beautiful island of Cyprus, including family resorts, warm, clear waters for diving and water sports, marinas, award-winning golf courses, spas, food and wine tours, and incredible hiking opportunities.