Nine Cyprus Christmas Villages will welcome visitors from 21 November 2026 until 6 January 2027, transforming Agros, Deryneia, Lefkara, Lofou, Kalopanayiotis, Kakopetria, Kyperounta, Statos-Agios Fotios and Fikardou into festive destinations filled with activities, traditional food, music and experiences for the whole family.
Visitors will be able to explore Christmas markets, discover local products and handmade crafts, and take part in cooking and traditional handicraft workshops.
The programme also includes guided tours, outdoor activities and cultural events, while local restaurants and accommodation providers are preparing special offerings for those wishing to combine their visit with a meal or overnight stay.
Agros: Christmas lights, music and rose traditions
In Agros, the festive celebrations will centre on Kaoura Square, where the official Christmas lights switch-on will take place on 21 November.
The Jazz Lounge Project will provide the evening’s musical entertainment, setting the tone for the weeks of festivities ahead. The programme also features shadow theatre performances and aerial silk acrobatics.
On 19 December, visitors can enjoy a special visit to the Agros rose producers’ factory, learning about the history of rose cultivation and discovering products made from the flower for which the village is famous.
View the Agros Christmas Village programme.
Deryneia: Pinocchio, strawberries and a drone show
Deryneia is preparing a fairytale-inspired Christmas Village featuring the beloved character Pinocchio.
Local traditions will meet festive entertainment, with the area’s famous strawberries taking centre stage in a special treasure hunt on 29 December.
On 13 December, children and adults will have the opportunity to create their own gingerbread houses, while a fire show is scheduled for 30 December.
The celebrations will begin on 21 November with an illuminated drone show at 19:15.
Kakopetria: The Nutcracker and traditional village charm
The magical world of The Nutcracker provides the inspiration for Kakopetria’s Christmas Village this year.
The programme features concerts by artists from the Cypriot music scene, interactive workshops and creative activities for children and adults.
Visitors will also find Christmas decorations, stalls selling traditional products and festive treats.
Organised tours and excursions offer an opportunity to explore Kakopetria beyond its Christmas celebrations.
Highlights include the picturesque cobbled streets of the old neighbourhood and the Church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, known for its remarkable Byzantine frescoes.
View the Kakopetria Christmas Village programme.
Kalopanayiotis: Traditional crafts and vintage bus tours
In Kalopanayiotis, Christmas celebrations will take place in the upper courtyard of the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis in the Marathasa region.
Music, dancing and letters to Father Christmas will create a festive atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
The programme includes unusual workshops introducing visitors to traditional techniques, including making lanterns from silkworm cocoons, Christmas mosaics and shadow theatre figures.
Another highlight is a tour of neighbouring villages aboard a vintage bus.
Visitors wishing to explore the area on foot can also discover the stone Venetian bridge and the local healing springs.
View the Kalopanayiotis Christmas Village programme.
Kyperounta: Escape rooms, treasure hunts and drone displays
At the foot of Madari mountain, Kyperounta will combine Christmas entertainment with activities for different age groups.
The programme includes Christmas cinema screenings, an escape room and workshops dedicated to zivania production and beekeeping.
A treasure hunt through the village’s old neighbourhood will take place on 18 December, with participation by appointment.
On 20 December at 18:30, a spectacular illuminated drone show will be among the highlights of the festive celebrations.
View the Kyperounta Christmas Village programme.
Lefkara: More than 100 hosts and a large Christmas market
Lefkara is preparing a large Christmas market featuring more than 32 festive chalets, 17 stalls and over 100 participating hosts.
Visitors will be able to browse local products and handmade creations while exploring the village’s picturesque cobbled streets.
Traditional houses with tiled roofs and workshops preserving the crafts of Lefkara lace embroidery and silversmithing provide a distinctive setting for the celebrations.
A visit to the Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing offers an opportunity to learn more about the two crafts closely associated with Lefkara’s cultural heritage.
Lofou: Traditional cooking in village courtyards
In Lofou, Christmas celebrations will focus on local traditions and warm village hospitality.
Activities will take place in the courtyards of traditional houses, where visitors can discover old recipes and techniques for preparing local specialities.
One courtyard will serve louvana, a traditional yellow split pea dish, and mulled wine, while another will demonstrate how trahana is made.
The programme also includes sourdough bread-making, decorative gourd carving and the creation of miniature traditional Cypriot chairs, known as tsaeres.
Children will have their own festive experiences, including a Christmas train and a visit to Father Christmas’s wooden house.
View the Lofou Christmas Village programme.
Statos-Agios Fotios: Local produce and a January drone show
In the mountains of Paphos, Statos-Agios Fotios is preparing a Christmas experience centred on local products, traditional handicrafts and cooking.
Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, visitors will be able to meet local producers, sample regional specialities and discover handmade creations reflecting the village’s cultural heritage.
An illuminated drone show is scheduled for 2 January, adding another highlight to the festive programme.
Visitors can also combine their trip with a visit to the nearby Panagia Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery, an important religious and cultural landmark in the region.
View the Statos-Agios Fotios Christmas Village programme.
Fikardou: Christmas in a historic mountain village
In Fikardou, a Christmas visit offers the opportunity to step back in time.
The traditional settlement, with its stone houses, carved wooden entrance doors and inner courtyards, provides a distinctive setting for a peaceful walk through the village.
The entire village has been designated an ancient monument, while two of its historic houses, the House of Katsinioros and the House of Achilleas Dimitri, now operate as museums showcasing aspects of rural life and traditional architecture.
On 5 December, an illuminated drone show will add a festive touch to the historic surroundings.
Christmas celebrations across the island
From mountain communities to picturesque rural villages, the nine Cyprus Christmas Villages invite visitors to discover the island through its traditional flavours, crafts, cultural heritage and festive celebrations.
The villages will welcome visitors from 21 November 2026 until 6 January 2027, offering opportunities for family outings, cultural experiences and seasonal excursions throughout the Christmas period.
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