Swim
Blue Lagoon
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Food & Wine · Stroumbi · Every year
Dionysia Festival, Stroumbi
Every year · usually August
The wine-making village of Stroumbi in the Paphos hills throws its Dionysia festival in late August, with local wine flowing, traditional dancing and Cypriot food in the village square. It is one of the older village wine festivals on the island and keeps a properly local feel. Evenings are the time to go; a designated driver is a sensible idea on the winding roads.
Plan your visit
Good to know
When
Every year, usually in August. The next dates have not been announced yet — we add them as soon as the organiser does.
Where
Stroumbi village square, Paphos district.
Entry
Free entry.
While you are there
Free places around Paphos & the Akamas
Beach
Lara Bay
A wide crescent of untouched golden sand and a protected loggerhead & green-turtle nesting site. No facilities, no umbrellas — just dunes, sea and the conservation hatchery.
May–Aug · early morningDirections
Hike
Avakas Gorge
A dramatic slot canyon where 30-metre limestone walls close to arm’s width overhead. Follow the stream bed past a famous wedged boulder; mouflon and griffon vultures live above.
Apr–Jun · avoid rainDirections
Questions
Dionysia Festival, Stroumbi: the essentials
When is Dionysia Festival, Stroumbi?
It is held every year, usually in August. The dates of the next edition have not been announced yet, so confirm with the organiser before you travel.
Where is Dionysia Festival, Stroumbi held?
Stroumbi village square, Paphos district, Cyprus.
Is Dionysia Festival, Stroumbi free?
Yes — entry is free.
Does Dionysia Festival, Stroumbi happen every year?
Yes. It is held every year, usually in August, and usually lasts 3 days.
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