Christmas Villages of Cyprus 2025–2026 - fairs, traditions, routes
From the end of November, Cyprus transforms into a real Christmas fairy tale: lights illuminate the mountains, streets fill with the aromas of cinnamon and roasted chestnuts, and ancient villages become centers of festive atmosphere.
The Christmas Villages 2025–2026 program will cover eight villages, each turning into a living postcard with crafts, music, treats, and Cypriot hospitality.
- Where the Christmas villages are located
- Atmosphere and traditions
- What to try at the fairs
- Rock Christmas Village in Kakopetria
- Christmas events in cities
- Practical tips
- Interesting facts
- Why visit the Christmas villages
Where the Christmas villages are located
From November 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026, the Christmas Villages program, organized by the Ministry of Tourism, will operate again in Cyprus. This season, the festive spirit will embrace eight atmospheric villages:
Compared to last year, the list has expanded: new villages have joined the program, and now the Christmas map covers almost all of Troodos and the eastern part of the island.
Atmosphere and traditions
From November 22, mountain settlements transform into real festive mini-towns, where traditions, music, crafts, and gastronomy combine into a unique atmosphere.
Wooden huts with local products are installed on the cobblestone streets: honey, sweets, wine, commandaria, Lefkara lace, rose water, and handmade souvenirs.
The program includes:
- craft and culinary workshops
- children's activities and meetings with Ayios Vasilis
- concerts, performances, and choir shows
- gastro-tours and tastings
- hiking tours along Troodos trails
The aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, roasted chestnuts, and Cypriot coffee literally fill the air.
What to try at the Christmas fairs
It’s impossible to resist the traditional treats:
- Kourabiedes — crumbly cookies coated in powdered sugar
- Melomakarona — honey cookies with nuts
- Mulled wine and local commandaria
- homemade jams, halva, pastelia
- Rose water from Agros, honey sweets from Fikardou
- dried meat lountza
Each village has its own unique aroma and gastronomic traditions.
Rock Christmas Village in Kakopetria
New for the 2025–2026 season — a fair in the picturesque village of Kakopetria.
From November 22 to January 6, the local streets will shine with garlands, and stone houses will become part of the festive decoration. Guests can enjoy:
- open-air concerts
- workshops for children and adults
- crafts and sweets fair
- evening music, mulled wine, and cozy fireplace corners
Kakopetria combines traditions with a modern style, creating the cozy atmosphere of a winter holiday in the mountains.
Christmas Events in Cities
Cyprus is gradually immersing in the Christmas spirit: lights, aromatic treats, music, and festive areas are appearing in the cities. Below are three highlights of the season: in Limassol, Larnaca, and Peristerona.
Limassol Christmas Land
"Fairy Tale City" (Greek: "Paramitoupoli"), or Limassol Christmas Land, returns once again to Limassol Old Port, illuminating it with thousands of lights. Here, you can find:
- rides and a Ferris wheel;
- carousels and slides;
- games of chance;
- Christmas food courts and sweets for the whole family.
The festive park opens on November 19, 2025 and will operate until January 15, 2026. Main event areas are the Old Port Square and Syntagma Square (Platia Syntagmatos).
Opening hours:
- Monday–Friday — 16:00 to 23:00
- Saturday and Sunday — 12:00 to 23:00
This year, the traditional program will include festive shows and concerts, as well as a special event Limassol Christmas Show – The Magic of Christmas, which will take place on December 13–14 and 20–21, 2025 at Aphrodite Amathusia Public Parking.
Note: New light installations, photo zones, themed decorations, and street musicians will appear along the Limassol waterfront. Scents of vanilla, cinnamon, roasted nuts, and mulled wine will fill the air — a perfect atmosphere for a winter seaside walk.
Address: Limassol Old Port
Christmas Market in Larnaca
In December, the festive spirit will also reach Larnaca. At Zouhouri Square, the Authentic Christmas Market 2025 will open.
Visitors can enjoy:
- mulled wine, hot chocolate, beer and cocktails, roasted chestnuts, and coffee;
- Christmas goods, sweets, handicrafts, and souvenirs;
- live music, dance shows, and local choir performances.
The market will operate over three weekends:
- December 12–14
- December 19–21
- December 26–28
Hundreds of stalls will be set up, and in the evenings, lights will create a cozy festive atmosphere. Entrance is free, making this event particularly popular with families with children.
For those seeking a quieter experience, the nearby waterfront offers one of the best spots to admire the city’s Christmas lights.
Address: Zouhouri Square, Larnaca
Christmas Avenue in Peristerona
The festive avenue, organized by the Peristerona Youth Organization, will operate for only one day — December 7.
Visitors can enjoy:
- hot drinks, mulled wine, sweets;
- festive contests and activities;
- free games and Santa’s workshop for children;
- workshops for decorating Christmas cookies;
- tasting of fresh melomakarona;
- performance by the local choir.
Address: Peristerona
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Practical Tips
- It’s better to go by car: the distances are small, but the roads are mountainous and winding.
- Book accommodation in advance — popular agritourism houses fill up as early as November.
- For those who don’t drive, there are organized tours from Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca.
Interesting Facts
- The program runs annually since 2021 — from the end of November to January 6.
- Some villages, such as Lefkara, are initially open only on weekends, and after December 22 — daily.
- Many activities are free and do not require prior registration.
- The schedule of events will be published on christmasvillages.com.cy.
Why Visit Cyprus Christmas Villages
Christmas markets in Cyprus are not just about festive decorations. They offer a chance to see the island from another perspective — wintery, cozy, and genuinely warm. Here you can feel the atmosphere of little miracles, hear children’s laughter, taste fresh sweets, warm up with aromatic wine, and understand that Christmas in Cyprus is a celebration where the sea, mountains, and ancient traditions blend into a single magical melody.
Visiting any of the Cyprus Christmas Villages is a chance to gift yourself a warm and memorable winter experience. The festive atmosphere, natural beauty, local traditions, and the feeling of a small journey all blend harmoniously. When the main tourist flow disappears after the summer season, a different, more intimate side of Cyprus opens up in the mountain regions and historic villages: fresh air, twinkling lights, and a cozy atmosphere that unites guests and locals.
Each village is like a living postcard: garlands on stone houses, steam rising from a cup of mulled wine in the frosty air, white peaks of the Troodos mountains in the distance. Christmas in Cyprus is not about cold and snowdrifts. It’s a celebration of light, music, and family, where every house has a glowing lamp, and every heart has its own special winter warmth.
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