It’s that time of the year again, when you see it everywhere; chocolates, hearts, flowers, and teddy bears that say ‘’I love you!’’, and you are just overwhelmed!
Romantic or not, Valentine’s Day is just another opportunity to show your love to your partner, so here are some ideas that your significant other will certainly appreciate!
The table is reserved!
Take Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to have a wonderful dinner at a restaurant in Nicosia. For Mediterranean cuisine lovers, we recommend Cook shop, a small and cozy restaurant at Pindarou street, where you can enjoy a variety of scrumptious dishes!
Relax, take it easy
Everyone deserves a relaxing time and Valentine’s is a perfect excuse to surprise your partner with a spa trip. Hamam Omerye is the ideal place to relax in Nicosia, offering traditional spa services, like baths and therapies for individuals but also couples’ packages.
The sweetest temptation
An old-time classic gift for Valentine’s is nothing less but the usual suspect; chocolate that is. Pralina confectioneries is your one-stop shop to find delicious chocolate bonbons, mouthwatering macarons or just any sweet treat you can think of!
Take a walk on the wild side
Valentine’s on a budget? No worries, we also have some ideas for that! Just take your loved one for a picnic for two at Athalassa National Forest Park. Enjoy your day by walking or cycling around the park and take a moment to stop by the birdwatch observatory.
No matter what you decide to do we are sure that you will enjoy your time in Nicosia! And remember that love is to be celebrated every day!
While traveling to a place, we all want to have a memory to take back home with us (apart from our countless photos!)
What better way to bring memories from a beloved destination than a souvenir! We are not talking about magnets (don’t get us wrong they are great, but kind of expected!) but something more unique back home.
Here are our suggestions for great souvenirs from the brightest capital of Europe!
Oh honey!
Food “souvenirs’’ are high on our list! Beeology by Haridemos has a plethora of products, ranging from delicious honey to organic tea, dried figs from Tylliria area and Cypriot oregano. Their taste will definitely bring you back to Nicosia!
Wine o-clock
With food products for souvenirs the next thing that crosses our mind is -of course- wine! Nicosia district has two great wineries (Santa Irene and Aes Ambelis) that have a fantastic local variety to choose from.
Gourmet Selfcare
Nothing better than pampering yourself with natural cosmetic products! At the multi-award Hermann Gourmet Cosmetics, a Nicosia-based company, you will find a variety of homemade cosmetics like perfumes, face, and eye cremes, body scrubs and candles, inspired by the rich legacy and perfumes of Cyprus. And the best part; they are cruelty-free!
Jewellery with a modern twist
A piece of jewellery can never be out of fashion. A.G Leventis Gallery doesn’t only host amazing art pieces, but also has a shop where you can find stunning jewels, designed exclusively by Cypriot jewellery makers, and inspired by art! At the shop of the Gallery you can also find home and office items, as well as publications.
Let the games begin
Discover your inner child with the board games and maps by Phaneromenis 70! Hang them on your wall, paint them or simply play with them! Here you can also find handmade jewellery, comfy hoodies, Cyprus–themed pottery, stylish tote bags, and scarves.
Whatever you might choose, don’t forget to buy local and handmade souvenirs to support the local artisans!
Looking forward to welcoming you to Nicosia – the brightest capital of Europe!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And in the brightest capital of Europe, it gets even better!
What’s up for Christmas in the Nicosia district? Well, lots!
Whether you are looking for a winter city break, family vacations or just a place to celebrate Christmas alternatively, Nicosia will get you into the Christmas spirit right away!
So, mark the dates, book your tickets and get ready to enjoy an unforgettable Christmas holiday!
1. Christmas Wonderland in Nicosia
Nothing is more Christmassy than a Christmas Wonderland! With the countdown to Christmas, the city’s largest Christmas amusement park is back and it’s ready to amaze you! Let’s welcome together the most beautiful, brightest, playful, and “warmest” time of the year!
Where: Davilla Bastion, Nicosia
When: 18/11/2022-8/1/2023
Opening hours: weekdays 15:00 – 23:00, Saturday 14:00 – 23:00, Sunday 11:00 – 23:00
2. Fikardou medieval Christmas village
Christmas magic meets medieval fairytales in Cyprus’ most picturesque village! For 52 days, the beautiful village of Fikardou will host a variety of Christmas activities for all families. Treasure hunt, archery, pottery, local delicacies and many more, in a unique nature scenery!
Where: Fikardou village
When: 26/11/2022 – 15/1/2023
Opening hours: weekdays 11:00-16:00 and weekends 11:00-18:00
3. Nicosia international festival
Cultural events are part of Nicosia’s DNA! Theater, music, and dance, in Nicosia’s greatest cultural festival!
Where: Nicosia Municipal Theatre
When: Until 27/12
4. Free guided tours
When in Nicosia, don’t miss our free guided walking tours! Get the chance to know the brightest capital of Europe and experience Nicosia like a local!
Where: Old Municipal Hall stairs Nicosia
When: 3/12, 10/12, 17/12, 24/12, 26/12, 28/12, 30/12, 31/12
Nicosia Tourism Board (NTB) in collaboration with the RuNicosia, are organizing a trail running race in Lythrodontas on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
After the successful events in Lazania and Tylliria, Ntrails returns for one last exciting race in Lythrodontas.
The start will be given at 7 in the morning in the central square of Lythrodontas. The race will include 2 events. The 11 km course is designed for beginner runners, while more experienced runners will enjoy a challenging 32 km course.
All participants will be given participation medals, while the first three winners of each route (men’s category and women’s category) will receive trophies.
More information regarding the cost of participation as well as the registration can be found here.
NTB will continue to carry out activities and events that enrich the tourism product of the city and the district of Nicosia, stimulating the local economy and offering authentic experiences to visitors.
The village of Fikardou will participate this year in the Christmas Villages initiative organized by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
For 52 days, the beautiful village of the Nicosia district will dress up in its festive attire, putting local and foreign visitors in the mood of Christmas and tradition.
The Medieval Christmas Village will operate from November 26, 2022 until January 15, 2023 (weekdays 11:00-16:00 and weekends 11:00-18:00).
Children and adults will have the opportunity to participate in various activities, such as treasure hunting, archery, pottery and ceramic decoration workshops, while enjoying the unique nature and local delicacies.
You can find the full program here.
At the same time, arrangements have been made to transport the public to and from the village by bus every Saturday and Sunday and throughout the holidays. You can find more information here.
Nicosia Tourism Board invites everyone to visit Fikardou and enjoy beautiful family moments in the Christmas village.
The Christmas Village in Fikardou is under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and the support of Nicosia Tourism Board and the communities of the Machaira area.
Information: 22023330
Website: https://fikardou.org.cy
Aiming at the development of sports tourism in the area of Tylliria, the Nicosia Tourism Board (NTB) presented, in the context of a press conference, the sports events “Tylliria Cycling Tour 2022” and “NtrailsTylliria”.
The events that will take place on October 22 and 23, 2022, are organized by NTB with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, as well as the communities of Kato Pyrgos, Pano Pyrgos, Pigaenia, Mosfili and Pachyammos. The events are organized in the context of the tourism promotion of the area of Tylliria by highlighting its perspective for attracting sports tourism.
In particular, the “Tylliria Cycling Tour 2022” event will include kayaking on Omega beach, hiking on the “Agia Tylliria” Nature Trail and in the Pachyammos area, as well as cycling races of 22, 49 and 93 kilometres, which will be held as part of the Cup. of the Cyprus Cycling Federation. The event is under the auspices of the Office of the Commissioner for Development of Mountain Communities, as well as the Cyprus Cycling Federation.
The “NtrailsTylliria” event, which is co-organized with the “RuNicosia” Organization, will include routes of 14 and 31 kilometres, which will take place in the area of Tylliria on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
The public can register for the events online by signing up as follows:
NTB places special emphasis on the area of Tylliria, which has all the potential and the foundations to become a sustainable tourist destination, guided by respect for the local environment, its peculiarities and the development of the local economy.
The event of the Nicosia Tourism Board “Tourism for All – Enhancing accessibility in tourism” was successfully held, in the presence of organizations active in the field of accessibility and tourism.
The event was organized as part of the completion of the European Project FAST (Facilitating Accessibility in Support of Tourism) in which the Nicosia Tourism Board participated, together with partners from Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, Austria, and Slovenia.
During the event, the results of the European FAST program were presented, which was inspired by the need to provide a safer travel experience for travellers with disabilities. The goal of the program was to introduce the institution of the Accessible Travel Facilitator (ATF), a profession that will improve and facilitate the experience of visitors with a disability.
At the same time, Ms Stella Gavriel on behalf of the company Accessible Cyprus Travel presented the prospects of accessible tourism in Cyprus, while Ms Lelia Mylona, President of the Tourist Guides Association, referred to the role of tourist guides in Accessible Tourism.
The event ended with a guided tour of the centre of Nicosia, specially designed for people with mobility disabilities. The same tour will be repeated on December 3, 2022, International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Nicosia Tourism Board will continue to work and participate in actions that promote accessible tourism, to provide the optimum tourism services to people with disabilities.
Nicosia Tourism Board (NTB) and Run Nicosia are co-organizing a trail running event in the village of Lazanias, in the Nicosia district, on Sunday, September 4th, 2022.
The event will start at 6 am at the church of Agios Georgios in the village of Lazanias.
The event will include two races of 8.9 and 25 kilometres. Trophies will be awarded to the first three winners of each route (men’s category and women’s category), while all participants will receive medals.
More information regarding the participation fees and the registration process can be found here.
Moreover, two trail running events will be held in the village of Lythrodontas (October 2nd ) and in the area of Tylliria (October 22nd ).
The trail running events aim to promote the local communities of the Nicosia district as destinations for hosting sports events, to strengthen the sports tourism of the district.
Nicosia Tourism Board places special emphasis on supporting the communities and will continue to carry out actions aimed at enriching the tourism product of both the district and the city of Nicosia.
We absolutely love festivals, let alone, summer festivals! What is better than enjoying music, or a performance under the starry night?
This year Nicosia city and district hosts some of the most exciting festival and events of the island. So, get ready to feel the vibe and check out the festivals that you simply can’t miss!
JUNE 2022
UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS CULTURAL FESTIVAL
This year, the Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus complete 25 years of substantial and quality intervention in the cultural events of Cyprus. The festival programme includes theatrical and musical performances.
When: 3rd June – 17th July
Where: Axiothea Mansion
Entrance: 10 euros
Info: anyflip.com/mlhb/oqsi
MAKE MUSIC CYPRUS
From traditional and folk to Latin, jazz and rock this music festival has it all! 15 locations all over Nicosia city centre will host a variety of artists and music genres for all tastes!
The festival is supported by Nicosia Tourism Board.
When: June 21st
Where: 15 locations in Nicosia city centre
Entrance: Free
Info: https://makemusiccyprus.org/
IMAGES AND VIEWS OF CONTEMPORARY CINEMA
The annual celebration of the innovative cinema is back! Dedicated to prominent creators, the Festival “Images and Views of Contemporary Cinema” focuses its attention on a different cinema, with a strong experimental and temperamental element, in a cinema that observes, interacts and leads the wider cinematic language into a non-cinematic language.
When: 20-26 June
Where: Hambis Municipal Museum of Printmaking
Entrance: Free
Info: http://ivacfestival.com/
EMOTIONS FESTIVAL
The organizers of the festival invite us to connect though music and arts, showing how emotions can have meaning and significance in everyday life. Artists from around the world have been carefully selected to release all the colors of the “emotional rainbow” into the forest for at least 24 hours.
When: 25 and 26 June
Where: Angel’s Hills Resort, Kampia Village
Entrance: 40 euros (purchase your tickets here)
Info: Facebook
JULY 2022
AGLANJAZZ
Our favorite jazz festival is back! This year’s line-up includes bands and musicians from Cyprus, France, Austria, Luxembourg, and Greece.
The festival is supported by Nicosia Tourism Board.
When: 5 and 6 July
Where: Skali Cultural Center
Entrance: Free (Square)/ 5 euros (Amphitheatre)
PAME KAIMAKLI 2022: Urban Playground
“Urban Playground” is the theme of this year’s festival “Pame Kaimakli”. The festival seeks to explore the neighbourhood, its history and a fantasy world through play while emphasizing the values of empathy and the connection to the local community.
The festival is supported by Nicosia Tourism Board.
When: 8 -12 July
Where: Various Locations (check info)
Entrance: Free
Info: Facebook
AUGUST 2022
ANTISKINO OUDOOR THEATER FESTIVAL
The Antiskino Festival will camp in Kato Pyrgos again this year. The Outdoor Theatre Festival sets up “Anti-Stage” for the sixth consecutive year in the Community Park of Kato Pyrgos in Tylliria.
When: 26-27 August
Where: Community Park – Kato Pyrgos Tyllirias
Info: Facebook
