One of the benefits of being a Mediterranean island is plentiful sunshine throughout the year and cyprus is the destination of choice for many British tourists and others choosing to live or invest in cyprus. Extremes of temperatures are rare, meaning cyprus has something to offer year round, whether it’s swimming (as late as November) or enjoying cultural sites and festivals (all year long). This is truly an island for all seasons.Summer in cyprus stretches from mid-May to mid-October and means high temperatures, cloudless skies and cooling breezes from the sea. This ideal combination makes it the season for swimming, sunbathing and a whole range of watersports from sailing to scuba Diving. At Waterworld WaterPark in Agia Thekla – close to agia napa - the prospect of ducking and Diving in Europe’s largest themed outdoor waterpark is a temptation not to be resisted. Nearby, the soft sands of Nissi Beach provide an enticing welcome to the weary traveller who has just arrived at Larnaka Airport from the wet and windy departure lounge of their UK airport.

At this time of year, explore the archaeological sites early in the morning or in late afternoon, avoiding the hottest part of the day. Even in the height of summer when it’s 40°C (104°F) at the beach (and warmer inland), temperatures are refreshingly cooler in the Troodos mountains, making this area ideal for hiking or simply relaxing. The days of September and October are still sunny and the water warm enough for comfortable swimming.

In Limassol, the first ten days of September are devoted to the annual Wine Festival, a buoyant period of festivity not to be missed!

The event can be regarded as a variant and revival of the ancient festive manifestations of worship in honor of Dionysus, the god of vine and wine - and Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. During these feasts men worshipped the gods but primarily enjoyed themselves!

The Festival takes place in the Limassol Municipal Gardens located on the east side of the town near the sea. There is an entrance fee which is payable at the gate, of which there are three. On entry to the Festival through the main entrance, situated on the south, you will see a giant statue of a Cypriot village winegrower in his traditional local costume.

This has been the emblem of the Wine Festival since the 1961. There are pavilions on both sides of the main entrance belonging to the wineries of Lemesos (Limassol): ETKO, keo, LOEL, SODAP, and LAONA, where the visitors can taste, free of charge, all kinds of wines. It should be emphasised that all the wines offered to all visitors in unlimited quantities are free of charge with the compliments of the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality.

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