August in Cyprus is a holiday period. There are few large-scale events, but there are still interesting events. For those who want to diversify the last month of summer, “Bulletin of Cyprus” has collected 29 ideas.
This material is from our series dedicated to the 29th anniversary of the publication.
1. Go for a sunset run along the boardwalk.On August 1 in Limassol, as part of the summer rendezvous, organized by Dromea Racing Running Club, there will be a race along the Molos embankment with various snacks and a refreshing swim at the end. Starts at 19:00.
2. Enjoy the sunset atmosphere on the beach.On August 1, Posidonia Watersport (Agios Tychonas) invites you to cocktails and pizza accompanied by relaxing DJ sets. It will be possible to rent equipment for various types of water sports.
3. Get to know Cypriot cinema better.On August 1, 8 and 29, in the courtyard of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation in Nicosia, unique films by Cypriot producers are being shown as part of the Faneromeni24 festival. Shows start at 20:00.
4. Try your hand at pottery.On August 1, a free master class on pottery will be held at the Avgoru Village Museum from 10:00 to 17:00.
5. Experience a mix of genres and cultures.From August 1 to 3, Kato Drys will host the Fengaros festival, with more than 60 artists from three continents performing on stage.
6. Deepen your knowledge of documentary photography.In the first week of August (from 1 to 8 August), Ceronia Hall Lanitis Carob Mill in Limassol hosts an international documentary film festival. Along with film screenings, the festival will feature performances from local and international guests.
7. Celebrate the holiday of pasta.It will take place at Agios Theodoros in Larnaca on August 2 at 19:00. At the festival there will be an opportunity to try unique Cypriot pasta.
8. Be part of a space picnic.It will be located on The Hill, Paraklisha (Limassol), on August 2 (starting at 20:00) under the supervision of MSU certified astronomers. The program includes a conversation about space, a mini-film and stargazing.
9. Take part in the Cyprus Kitesurfing Championship.Its dates are from August 2 to 4 in Larnaca at Kahuna Surfhouse.
10. Enjoy a family brunch.On August 3, from 8:00 to 11:00, Poseidonia Watersports in Agios Tychonas invites everyone to a delicious and active brunch: the ticket price includes not only food, but also a lesson in SUP, kayak and canoeing.
11. Learn self-defense.The lesson will take place on August 3 (starts at 8:00) at Athalassa National Forest Park in Nicosia.
12. Buy vintage items.From 1 to 4 August there will be a sale of vintage items in Lefkara. The market will be held at Mola Culture Factory from 11:00 to 18:00 every day.
13. Visit the summer cinema.The Ostrov Theater is holding a film screening of the film “Mimino”: August 4, at 20:30, in the Limassol Municipal Park. A free tango lesson is expected half an hour before the start of the film, and a wine tasting is included in the ticket price.
14. Try street food at the festival.The street food festival is scheduled for August 4 at 17:00, at Agios Georgiou Square in the village of Pano Pakhna in the Limassol region.
15. Get active.In Larnaca, every Monday those who want to run at a leisurely pace gather at Finikoudes at 19:00 and run 5-7 kilometers along the embankment. The next meeting is August 5th.
16. Work on your vocal abilities.On August 5 at 19:00 at Paradiso di Eros in Limassol, vocal therapist Rusya will talk about how the voice affects everyone, present exercises for opening the voice, and also provide an opportunity to unite with others through shared singing.
17. Catch an open-air film screening.On August 9 at 21:00 the Kimonos Art Center will host the final open-air screening of the film in Paphos.
18. Spend the evening listening to Greek hits.As part of the tour, Petros Iakovidis will perform at Feama in Limassol on August 10, starting at 23:00.
19. Plunge into the atmosphere of the past.Mix.fm is organizing a themed party in the style of the 90s and 00s. Will take place on Saturday 10 August at Ammos Beach Bar in Larnaca.
20. Be part of a festival of traditional tastes.It will take place from 9 to 11 August in the Central Square of Ayia Napa. Starts every day at 19:00. The program includes an art program, dancing, stands with Cypriot products and delicacies and much more.
21. Spend the day with vultures.On 11 August from 18:00 in Agios Ioannis (Paphos) it will be possible to learn more about vultures through a photo exhibition, games and a film.
22. Watch the stars.The organizers of Troodos UNESCO Global Geopark invite everyone to admire the Persian meteor shower on August 12 at 19:00.
23. Look at the world through the lens of animation.The Cyprus Animation Festival will take place in Salamiu and will last from 9 to 12 August. Starts at 19:00 every day.
24. Enjoy the music.In Kyperunda on August 13 there will be the V music festival “Antilalos”. Starts at 20:00.
25. Take part in a cultural festival.Date - August 17, time - from 18:00 to 22:00, place - Lysos community, a small village on the edge of the Paphos forest. The festival will begin with the preparation of resi, one of the traditional dishes served at a Cypriot wedding.
26. Eat peaches.The peach festival in the churchyard of Kato Milos on August 17 will start at 10:00 and last until 22:00. The program includes a huge amount of entertainment, master classes, as well as shared meals and dancing to live Cypriot music.
27. Have a beer.A beer festival will be held in Paphos from 22 to 25 August, where a huge variety of this drink will be presented from Cypriot and international breweries and microbreweries. It will take place at Paphos Castle, starting every day from 17:00.
28. Experience the culture of jazz.In Gialia, Paphos region, the Paradise Jazz festival will take place from 23 to 24 August from 20:30 to 23:00. Athens organist George Kontrafouris and his Baby Trio will kick off the evening on Friday, followed by world-famous American keyboardist David Garfield later. The Workin’ Quartet will take the stage on Saturday.
29. Visit a photo exhibition.The exhibition is on display on the third floor of the Leventis Museum in Nicosia until August 25. It provides an opportunity to see how the capital of Cyprus has changed over time.
Read also what sports you can do on the island.
And here we have collected 29 Cypriot museums that we recommend visiting.
You can find other articles dedicated to the newspaper’s birthday using the tag #VKcyprus29.
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