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10 Days of Joy Under Palm Trees
Limassol Carnival: sunniest in Europe, biggest street party in Cyprus. 10 days Feb/Mar. 70,000-100,000 spectators at main parade. 20°C and sunshine.
The Program
Opening Thursday. Children's Carnival Saturday (thousands of costumed kids). Grand Parade Sunday (3-4 hours: floats, dance groups, samba schools, bands). Serenata Saturday night (live music until dawn). Kathara Deftera: end, picnics, kite-flying.
This was exactly our experience: 10 Days of Joy Under Palm Trees Limassol Carnival: sunniest in Europe, biggest street party in Cyprus.
– Family from Hamburg, in Limassol since 2022
Tips
Arrive 1-2 hours early for parade. Costume optional but recommended (€10-30 at Jumbo). Children welcome. Come by bus/Bolt (city center closed). Street food €2-5. Weather: 15-20°C, sunny.
Why You Should Go
Demonstration of Cypriot joy. Children dance next to grandmothers. Creative costumes, political satire. No aggression, no unsafe corners. A family festival. After your first Limassol Carnival: you understand why Cypriots love their island.
Carnival Apokries in Limassol
Locations: Limassol
Topics: 10 Days of Joy Under Palm Trees, The Program, Tips
CMC Practical Tip
Costume optional but recommended (€10-30 at Jumbo).
Frequently Asked Questions
10 days before Kathara Deftera (Feb or Mar). 2026: approx mid-February. Check Limassol Municipality website.
Absolutely. Children's Carnival is a highlight. Safe for all ages. Ear protection for toddlers.
No, but even a simple mask increases the fun. Costumes at Jumbo: €10-30.
Smaller in Pafos/Larnaca. But Limassol IS the carnival. 90% of energy here.
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