Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
February
The weather is mild, so good for cycling and hiking the trails (although it can be wet).
It's also fiesta time with the high-octane annual carnival.
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Lemesos Carnival
Fancy-dress parades, festive floats and carafe loads of partying on the streets, the Lemesos
Carnival (
www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy/carnival
) is a fabulous family-geared celebra-
tion.
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Children's Carnival Parade
Held three days after the start of the Lemesos Carnival, the little ones have their chance to
get into fancy dress and parade along the Lemesos seafront.
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Green Monday
The first day of Lent is marked throughout the South by Greek Cypriots taking the day off
and flocking to the countryside for a meat-free picnic, an unusual feast for an island of car-
nivores.
