Local Festivals in North Cyprus - Cyprus Journey
Local Festivals in North Cyprus 18 April 2020

The Avtepe Medoş Tulip Festival, which heralds the arrival of spring, is the most popular festival of March. It is a beauty that everyone should go and see at least once in their life, and that can fascinate everyone with its view. Mediterranean Ayrelli Festival, Mormenekşe Artichoke Festival and Dilekkaya Halloumi Festival, which continue throughout April, May and June, are also worth seeing. Festivals that decorate the summer months and are integrated with the region are held in almost every region.

You can have the chance to see everything specific to Cyprus at these festivals. While the festival openings are made with folk dances special to Cyprus, the most famous foods of the region are served right after. You can have the chance to find souvenirs or food that will always remind you of Cyprus at the stands set up during the festival. Summer festivals lasting between 7 and 10 days are hosted in the regions where it is held.

At the same time, local and Turkey's popular artists participate in the festivals held during the summer months and give memorable concerts. At the end of August, the Maki Festival, which is the focus of attention of the young people, starts and is faced with an increasing interest from the young people every year. Unlike other festivals, where you can set up tents and enjoy camping for 3 days at the bottom of the sea, where the music never stops, the activities continue throughout the day, whether you can sunbathe and swim by the sea, relax with the sounds of the trees in your tent, or have fun with your friends in the music areas where the fun continues. This  You should not miss the festival.

Festivals continue in Cyprus even after the summer months are over. Büyükkonuk Eco Day, which takes place in October, brings the old Cyprus days to the present. Büyükkonuk Eco Day, which tries to reflect the breezes coming from our old traditions, conquers the hearts with its protection of our values. Country-specific food and beverage sales are made at the established stands. Foods such as halloumi pastry and gatmer unique to Cyprus are prepared right in front of your eyes and served to you. On the other hand, cultural activities and concerts of local artists continue. You should not miss any of these festivals that take place at regular intervals throughout the year.