May

May Day - May 1st

In common with many countries May Day is celebrated in Cyprus as Labour Day.

Cyprus Rally - May 13-15

Cyprus Rally, Round 5 of the FIA World Rally Championship. Due to the terrain, the Cyprus Rally is perhaps the toughest in Europe. The Rally has a co-efficient of 20 in the European Championships and this ranking makes it compelling for foreign drivers to participate, hence their number has increased considerably in the last few years. The Rally starts and finishes in Limassol and follows a gruelling course that covers much of the central and western areas of the island, including the mountains.  Internet site: www.cyprusrally.org.cy

Flower Festivals (Anthestiria)

In ancient Greece these feasts and festivals were organised in Athens every four years in honour of the god Dionysos, the divine protector of the theatre. Anthestiria were the festivals of souls, plants and flowers, celebrating the rebirth of man and nature. The contemporary celebrations of Anthestiria in Cyprus have a theme similar to that of ancient feasts. The word Anthestiria derives from the Greek word anthos, meaning flower. Nature’s beauty in spring is celebrated during the Anthestiria in May.


Cyprus International State Fair - Nicosia

This is the island’s largest trade and consumer fair. Exhibitors from all over the world display consumer and industrial goods. The exhibition remains open for ten days and is visited by many local and foreign businessmen. It takes place in the Cyprus State Fairs Authority grounds, situated in the outskirts of Nicosia in Makedonitissa.

'Makaria' International Athletic Meeting

Every year athletes from different parts of the world meet in Cyprus to compete in the 'Makaria' athletic meeting. It is an opportunity for all to see some well-known athletes competing with locals at classical games. The meeting is held at the “Makarion” Athletic centre in Nicosia.