10 Traditional Festivals to Experience in Cyprus This October
Cyprus in October is more than golden beaches and magical sunsets—it’s a season of village feasts, harvest traditions, and cultural celebration. Across the island, small communities open their doors to visitors, offering a warm invitation to taste, see, and experience life the Cypriot way.
Here are 10 traditional festivals that bring local culture to life this autumn.
Kyperounda Apple Festival
Located in the Troodos Mountains, Kyperounda village hosts an annual celebration of its delicious, famous apples. During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to see and enjoy an exhibition of apple varieties grown in Cyprus, apple photography, traditional and modern apple cultivation tools, market, presentation of dishes and drinks with apples’ as the main ingredient, apple zivania distillation, demonstration of traditional crafts, yeast breads, chocolates and caramelised apples, and more.
Info: Free Entrance, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th October, Kyperounda, Limassol.
Olive Tree Day – Anogyra
At the Oleastro Olive Park in Anogyra village (Limassol district), this event celebrates Cyprus’s most historic tree. The program will be rich, including Demonstration & Tasting, Traditional & Modern Bakery / Confectionery by MIEEK and making traditional products, Tasting of Olive Oil and Presentation of Wines, Traditional Products and Exhibition , Traditional music and dance with folklore group ‘To Vima’, traditional games, cheesy gifts, souvenirs, food and drink. Visitors can view exhibits and representations of our history and culture, as well as the significance of olive oil to our health and beauty. The ‘Olive in art’ painting exhibition and a film on olive and olive oil in Cyprus are also available. For kids, there is a playground and a petting zoo with animals.
Info: Free Entrance, Sunday, October 6th, Olive Park “Oleastro”, Anogyra, Limassol District, 12.00-16.00.
Traditional Bread Festival – Paphos
Held at the Neromylos Watermill Museum, this festival provides an opportunity to witness traditional baking techniques in action. You’ll find fragrant breads, village delicacies, and folk dancing surrounded by history.
Info: Free Entrance, Saturday, October 5th, Kouyouka Water Mill, Paphos, 10.00am.
Palouze Festival – Koilani
Palouze is one of the most favorite traditional sweets in Cyprus. Head to Koilani village in early October to taste freshly made palouze for free, explore local wineries, museums and churches, and enjoy music and dance in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Info: Free Entrance, Saturday 5, 17.30 & Sunday 6 October, 11.00, Koilani
Grape Harvest Festival – Panayia
In the village of Panayia near Paphos, the grape harvest is celebrated with wine tastings, traditional food, and demonstrations of old winemaking methods. A must-visit for lovers of rustic charm.
Info: Free Entrance, Sunday, October 6th, Panayia, Paphos.
“Madari Mana Gi” (Earth Festival) – Polystypos
This Troodos village hosts a lesser-known yet authentic autumn festival focused on vine products, seasonal foods, and the community spirit of harvest time.
Info: Sunday, October 20, Polystypos, Nicosia, 11.00-14.00.
7th Festival of Tomato, Wine and Foods from Soil and Water of Farmakas
For the 7th consecutive year, the Festival of Local Traditional Dishes & Products takes place on Sunday, October 27, in the village square from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. The 7th Annual Festival of Tomato, Wine and Foods from the Soil and Water of Farmakas will feature a rich program, fine dining, zivania and wine. In addition there will be a presentation on how to prepare various traditional village dishes such as soutzouko, palouze, quince sweet, halloumi, trachana, cookies etc., and zivania distillation.
Info: Sunday, October 27, Farmakas, Nicosia, 10.00-17.00.
Ayia Napa Medieval Festival 2025: Knights, Shows & Medieval Market
Ayia Napa once again fills with knights, queens, kings, dragons, witches, and acrobats! From Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 October 2025, the 20th Ayia Napa Medieval Festival returns at Giorgos Seferis Square, bringing history and legend to life.
Since 2006, the festival has become one of the largest of its kind in Cyprus and Europe. The program includes street theatre, medieval music and dance, and international groups from Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, and more, recreating the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Visitors will enjoy medieval markets with wine, food, crafts, exhibitions of weapons, embroidery, and textiles, as well as costumed parades inspired by “The Crusaders’ Roads”.
Info: Free Entrance Giorgos Seferis Square, Ayia Napa, Cyprus, 8–12 October 2025,
Limassol Wine Festival (Final Days)
If you visit in early October, you might catch the tail end of the Wine Festival in Limassol Municipal Gardens—an iconic celebration of Cypriot wine culture. The Wine Festival in Limassol is a must-visit event that offers everyone a chance to experience the Cypriot blend of Dionysian and Aphrodite reverence, promoting communal enjoyment. Some of the festival’s highlights include wine tasting, Food Pairing, Live music, dance performances, Grape stomping, and wine-themed exhibits.
Info: Saturday 27th of September until
Sunday 05th of October 2025, Evenings from 7 p.m. at Municipal Gardens. Entrance: Adults : 5 euros. Each ticket includes 20% discount on all bottled wines except Commandaria. Teenagers (13-17) : 3 euros. Children free under 12 years of age.
1st Olive & Aroma Festival
The Evrychou Community Council, in collaboration with organised groups, expatriates and community friends, is organising the 1st Olive and Aroma Festival. The festival will take place on the weekend of October 26 & 27. The festival will take place in the courtyard of the Solea Gymnasium-High School, honouring 100 years of school education.
Info: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October, Courtyard area of Solea High School, 10.00-20.00. 22 932228.
Where to Stay
After a day of dancing, tasting, and exploring, you’ll need a relaxing place to unwind. Louis Hotels offers the perfect base for your festival-filled getaway, with premium locations in Paphos and Limassol.