Sea of Attractions: Cyprus Around the Clock
The perfect weather almost all year round on the neighboring island brings with it a lot of events you can join. From wine festivals to marathons, from big music stars to international sports events - here are some of the main ones.
Cyprus Sea Cyprus is undoubtedly one of the most sought after and attractive destinations this summer for Israeli vacationers, who take advantage of the short flight, excellent conditions in hotels and resorts, and especially the personal safety that is positively felt on the neighboring island. Many of those currently in Cyprus are also ‘stuck’ on the island, usually in Larnaca due to flight cancellations to Israel, although if there's one place to be stuck – this is it.
As a Mediterranean island, Cyprus will remain attractive even at the end of the desired summer season, and if you planned a holiday on the island during the holidays or the coming winter - here are some of the exciting events, performances, and attractions waiting for you there.
Limassol Wine Festival
When: 28.9.24-6.10.24
Where: Limassol Zoo Garden | Vyronos Avenue, Limassol 3105
One of the largest wine festivals in the Mediterranean basin is held annually at the end of September and brings with it a young bottling of wines worth from all varieties, alongside tradition and great respect for the ancient Cypriot wine production that is honored here with a recreation.
Alongside wine tastings - food stalls, musical and theatrical performances, and events not only for adults. This year the nine-day festival will take place for the 63rd time.
Entry: 5 Euros for adults, 3 Euros up to age 18. The ticket includes a 20% discount on wine purchases.
Limassol. Photo: ShutterstockEd Sheeran Concert
When: 7.9.24 and 8.9.24
Where: Larnaca Marina
British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran, one of the most prominent in the music world in recent years, is coming for two rare performances in Larnaca as part of his world tour.
Tickets: starting at 115 Euros.
Ed Sheeran. Photo: ShutterstockBand RAGE Concert
When: 28.9.24
Where: Bar Savino, Larnaca, 22:00
Heavy rock band Rage, who started as the band Avenger 40 years ago, is coming for one performance in Larnaca, as part of their world tour, honoring decades of the band's activity as well as their newer material.
Tickets for 25 Euros can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
BEONIX Electronic Music Festival
When: 20.9.24-22.9.24
Where: ETKO Limassol
Three days of one of the largest music festivals in the area. Three stages with the biggest artists in the genre including Fatboy Slim, Miss Monique, Tale of Us, ARTBAT and altogether about 50 DJs and artists in live performances. Last year, about 180,000 people attended the three-day festival.
You can purchase a combo ticket for all 3 festival days for 185 Euros or a single ticket for each day separately for 80 Euros.
Larnaca Marathon
When: 17.11.24
Where: Finikoudes Beach (start), Larnaca
The Larnaca Marathon returns for the seventh time, with seven different running tracks throughout the city and beaches. Alongside the full marathon (42 km) there will also be a half marathon (21 km), road race (5 km) and other popular heats. There will also be a kids marathon for the younger ones.
Participation fees vary from a few tens to 60 Euros.
Larnaca. Photo: ShutterstockOceanman
When: 1.11.24-3.11.24
Where: Ayia Napa Marina
The international “Oceanman” competition is arriving in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The event with worldwide standards includes various sporting heats for individuals and groups, as well as younger participants who will face a variety of marine challenges, all happening in the new and well-organized marina of Ayia Napa. Participation fees vary according to the competition.
Run the Park
When: 3.11.24
Where: Athalassa Park
The local running club of Nicosia, the capital, organizes “Run the Park,” a community run for the whole family, including 5 and 10-kilometer segments and 800 meters for the little ones. Participation fees vary based on race length.
Photo: ShutterstockWorld Water Polo Championship
When: 2.8.24-4.8.24
Where: Old Harbor Pier, Limassol
This is the seventh year that Cyprus participates in the World Water Polo Championship, focusing on popular sports and young and amateur athletes alongside Olympic champions. The competition is essentially a charity event with all proceeds being donated to the association for the treatment of muscle dystrophy. In the event, activities to clean the sea and raise awareness of recycling will also be held.
Free entry for the public, starting from 15 Euros for amateur participants.