"Cyprus Travel by The Locals" gives you a “taste” of local life, through the eyes of two Cypriots, on this beautiful Mediterranean island, every month…!!

We post regularly, so you might want to stay in touch with us by subscribing to our Newsletter for more inspiration for your next Christmas Holiday get away…!! You will find that every Newsletter talks about the places you can visit, the places you can stay, tours, and the things that you can enjoy doing during your holiday on this beautiful island. A treasure trove of holiday know-how, through the eyes of two natives…!!

The island of Cyprus is surrounded by the glistening clear blue Mediterranean Sea, wonderful sandy beaches, and the spectacular Troodos mountains at its “heart”. So, there are lots of places to visit, and a ton of things to do. You should take that into account whilst planning your next Christmas Holiday adventures on our beautiful island.

One thing is sure…

…Cyprus is the island where you should be for your holidays…!!

So, let’s explore Cyprus together, like the locals do…!!

Eight Christmas Villages in Cyprus Put-On Their Best Festive Attire!

What an excellent idea to visit Cyprus for Christmas…!! :-)

Dear readers, you are in for a treat in 2025 - 2026…!! :-)

Why…?

Well...

...Eight villages and towns in Cyprus are putting on their best festive attire, and they are waiting for locals and tourists like you to visit them…!! :-)

In other words, you are invited (by the Deputy Minister of Tourism) to discover these eight beautiful picturesque traditional Christmas villages where both adults and kids can have fun.

Here’s the first clue...!! Although we are all celebrating Christmas here, there are some special villages and towns that have planned extra cool events in the run-up to Santas big day...

• Agros • Fikardou • Kakopetria • Kalopanayiotis • Kyperounta • Lefkara • Deryneia • Statos-Ayios Fotios

It’s guaranteed that during a visit to one of these beautiful Christmas villages you will create memories that will last for a lifetime…!! :-) ...An authentic Cypriot Christmas experience that will leave you in awe...!! Wow…!! :-)

And the second clue...? What you will discover is that there are a lot of wonderful festive activities – amongst others...

• Cultural events • Stands with local products and handicrafts • Gastronomy and crafting workshops • Activities in nature • Guided village tours • Local restaurants • Hotels • And many other surprises

The Christmas Villages will be open until the 6th of January 2026 (inclusive).

We wish you the best Christmas holiday ever on our beautiful island…!! :-)

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With our Kindest Regards, from Cyprus with Love,

Maria & Chris