Limassol Wine Festival Cyprus 2016
25 August – 4 September 2016
Limassol Wine Festival – Great fun for all the family!
Held every year on the last week in August and first week in September, the festival celebrates the history of wine production in Cyprus.
With lots of traditional music, bouzouki, dancing and of course copious amounts of Cypriot food and wine, firework displays, singing and the traditional treading of the grapes.
The location for the Limassol Wine Festival is in Limassol Municipal Gardens on the sea-front near the old town of Limassol.
This is one of the largest annual festivals in Cyprus and the focuses is on Greek music, dancing, food and the wine of the Gods.
Dionysus the god of wine would surely approve of this amazing annual event which has grown into an international festival attracting thousands of people every year.
On entering the festival from the south-side you are greeted with fountains and music and the huge statue of the famous ‘Vraka Man’ in traditional dress welcoming all to the festival.
Stalls and taverna-style eateries overflow with traditional Cypriot food and FREE wine throughout the festival (entrance fee covers this).
You can enjoy a variety of delicious local food at amazing prices under the trees in this very romantic setting close to the Mediterranean sea.
The Limassol Wine Festival is a wonderfully hedonistic event celebrating the end of summer in a truly Greek style. Definitely not to be missed!
Opening hours:
7.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m.
Friday/Saturday: 7.00 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.
Where to Stay in Limassol ?
Limassol Wine Festival ~ Dancing, Singing and Bazouki!
If you like bozouki the excellent ‘Rembetika Parea’ group can be enjoyed under the Vraka Man on certain evenings at 9.00pm. Other entertainment includes wine songs and dancing, satirical plays, shadow theater (Karagiozis) and puppet shows.
Opening Hours
7.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m.
Friday/Saturday: 7.00 p.m. – 11.30 p.m
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation – ( CTO ) provides FREE TRANSPORTATION by air conditioned buses .
CLICK HERE to download the program for information on routes, times, ticket prices etc
Free Parking
East of the Municipal Garden Theatre (Pavlides ground) is offered by the Limassol Municipalty for free.
The Sunrise Arches Apartments are centrally located in Germasogeia, Limassol, just 20 yards from the beach and a short walk to restaurants, bars and supermarkets. Free WiFi in all areas and BBQ facilities are available.
The air-conditioned studios and split-level apartments come with a seating and dining area, kitchen with fridge, stove and washing machine – some have a private entrance and garden. A flat-screen TV and a fan are also available.
1 bedroom / Sleeps 2
Sunset View Holiday Home offers panoramic views of Limassol town and coast and comes with a private swimming pool. There is a spacious garden with plants and trees and a shaded gazebo. The nearest beach is 3.7 miles away and the local supermarket is 0.6 miles away.
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / Sleeps 7
The 2 storey Patatas Villa has a private swimming pool with sun terrace and views of the Mediterranean Sea. The villa is located next to Navaria Beach, just a 3 minute walk from the marina and beach of St. Raphael where there are many restaurants and bars.
CLICK HERE to download the program for information on routes, times, ticket prices etc
Cyprus Wine Museum
Open daily from 9.00p.m. – 5.00p.m. in Erimi village, bus route 16.
For further information: Tel: 25 873808
