In an attempt to promote Troodos and the broader region, the Troodos Tourism Board in collaboration with the local communities organizes themed events which aim in promoting the culture and heritage of the communities/rural villages , as well as their traditional products.
Below is a list of the established annual events, which take place in association with the Troodos Tourism Board.
1. Rose Festival – Agros
14-15/5/2016
21-22/5/2016
This event is organized every year in Agros and lasts for two weekends. During the festival, visitors have the chance to visit the local workshops and learn all about the distillation of roses. They can also visit the rose exhibition and various kiosks that sell traditional products. At the same time, people can enjoy folk dance and music performances throughout the duration of the Rose Festival. All the sights of the village are open for the public to see.
2. Sport and Fun Festival – Platres/Troodos
4-5/6/2016
11-12/6/2016
The event includes bicycle races in nature trails, running races, as well as other sports activities that can be done on the mountain, such as hiking, archery, rock climbing etc. The event takes place in two consecutive weekends.
3. Herb Festival – Platres
23-24th /7 /2016
The festival takes place at the Cultural Centre of Platres & Platres’s Main Square. Its purpose is to demonstrate the beneficial properties of the Cypriot herbs, which they are in abundance in Troodos area (674 different species) in people’s health. The event includes a herbal exhibition held by the growers, herb tasting, educational seminars on the matter, an entertainment show, as well as organized herbal walks and visits to botanical gardens.
4. Grape Feast – Wine Villages
Vasa 11/9/2016
Lofou 18/9/2016
Arsos 25/9/2016
Koilani 2/10/2016
During the months of September and October, the Wine villages organise various events dedicated to wine and its products. During these events, people can observe the making of <> and <> at the venues and be offered various delicacies made of grapes. At the same time, there are competitions, wine tasting, and entertainment shows (including folk music, theatre productions, and revival of old traditional customs).
Visitors can learn about the traditional houses of the villages, the local museums, churches, and other sights.
5. Apple Festival – Kyperounta
8-9/10/2016
The two-day festival takes place in Kyperounta, and includes an open air market with fresh seasonal apples, traditional products, fresh apple juice, apple pies, apple vinegar etc, an apple exhibition featuring all the types of apples that grow in Cyprus, competitions for the best apple pie, and many more. There are also seminars about the beneficial properties of apples, as well as a full traditional entertainment show.
Visitors are encouraged to take a walk around the village and see the local museums and exceptional churches.
6. Zivania Festival – Alona/Pelentri
Alona 6/11/2016
Pelendri 13/11/2016
The festival takes place in Alona and Pelendri in two consecutive weekends. It includes distillation of zivania at the venues, promotional kiosks with traditional products, and music and dance programmes. The local sights are open for visitors during the festival.
From Friday, May 13, 2016
To Sunday, November 13, 2016
