What's On Cyprus

'Tsiknopempti' in Cyprus’ aka Smoky Thursday or "Barbecue Thursday," and to us its any excuse to light a BBQ ... The beloved tradition in Cyprus that marks the beginning of the final stretch before Lent. Normally falling on the Thursday of the second week of the pre-Lenten period, this day is dedicated to indulging in grilled and roasted meats before the fasting season of Greek Orthodox Easter begins ... leading us to Green Monday.

At last it's October, my favourite month, mainly coz its Autumn, the long hot summer has come to an end, or has it? ......

There’s loads of live music, everywhere, but not as many concerts and festivals as there should be, disappointing hundreds of Cyprus Rocks Fans …. and as it's October, we’re expecting a few closing parties and naturally in turn opening parties, all over the place, and it seems we’ll see a few more pubs, bars, cafes staying open, because the many that remained closed have helped those that have opened after lockdown and especially weekends when everywhere is busy … naturally some of them will be swinging towards the local market, which makes sense. So, if you get invited to any end of season or opening parties make sure you go … it’ll be rude not to!

The current Covid Crises has hit us all hard, throwing us into a sci-fi film set back in March, we’re now on 'Take 82', and tbh, I think the Cyprus Government got it right … They reacted very quickly, rumour has it from a little inside tip from one of our Chinese investors … They attacked the pandemic with the only possible solution, ‘To Slow it Down’ … then using experts in Epidemiology they mathematically calculated when things would get back to normal’ish … and we’ve lifted restrictions in travel, no more SMS messages to go out, no more curfew, we’re allowed to swim in the sea and top up the tan after, and the restaurants and bars are opening and it seems people are getting together with friends, so please pop out and give these guys some support, they need it most now!!!

It’s November, my favourite month, mainly coz the long hot summer is definitely over, or is it? coz we predicted we're gonna have another Indian Summer, with temperatures expected as high as 28°C this month it looks like we were right.  So, you’ll still be able to wear shorts and tee-shirt by day, and even chill around the pool or pop down to the beach to top up the tan for Christmas, did I just say Christmas? omg! …

It’s Autumn, so it’s a bit chilly swimming in the pool in the morning, but it's still warm enough to swim in the sea, sunny enough to get a tan, warm enough to wear shorts and a t-shirt all day and maybe you'll have to put on long sleeves by night, but I don’t think we’ll need a quilt on the bed 'til November

Topical Things are starting to happen, with more of the hospitality industry trying to offer the few tourists here somewhere to go ... but I think I’m gonna be saying a few if's, maybe’s and and hopefully’s this month and, if I can give you just one worthwhile tip, "it’s summer, so make sure you drink lots more water!"

You all know I love to find something a little different, especially when it falls into our 'Things to Do' category ... Only opening in May this year, I did a little more research and gave them a call.  We arranged a meeting with owner Lenny at the Putt Putt Mini Golf Course, so I could find out more ...

It's now an article-based online guide, and with our finger firmly on the pulse of Cyprus, we've been sharing and writing about the best places to eat, drink, and be liesurely merry for over 33 years.  With 76 categories in 8 major cities, we probably have one of the biggest databases on Cyprus, so if you can't find it on our site and you need a personal recommendation send us a message ... and btw, I've got a new drone and one of those steady cam thingies, so get ready for some really cool Live Videos this year as we take What's On Cyprus into a new era ...

It might sound crazy, but by the end of December, in the morning you can go skiing or even Husky Sledding in the Troodos Mountains, and just over an hour later you can swim in The Mediterranean Sea and that’s just one of the reasons why I think this place is paradise!  And remember Cypriots live for the table, so be warned, in the festive season you’ll probably put on a few kilos!