Hike
Caledonia Waterfall Trail
A cool two-hour forest loop tracing the Kryos river through pine and plane trees to a 13-metre waterfall — the island’s best escape from the August heat.
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Culture · Troodos villages (roaming) · Every year
Xarkis Festival
Every year · usually August
A nomadic, participatory arts festival that sets up in a different rural Cypriot village each year — past hosts include Lofou, Koilani, Lympia, Agros and Kornos. Over a long weekend the village fills with workshops, exhibitions, live music, film and performances made with the local community. It is a warm, creative antidote to the resort scene; the location and dates change annually, so check the year's programme.
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
A different rural village each year, Troodos villages (roaming).
Entry
Check with the organiser.
While you are there
Free places in the Troodos mountains
Waterfall
Millomeris Waterfall
At 15 metres, the tallest natural waterfall in Cyprus, plunging over a black rock face into a mossy plunge pool. A short cobbled path drops to the base.
Spring · after rainDirections
Hike
Artemis Trail · Mt Olympus
A near-level seven-kilometre loop circling the summit of Mount Olympus through black pine and juniper, with both coasts visible on a clear day. Snow-dusted in winter.
May–OctDirections
Questions
Xarkis Festival: the essentials
When is Xarkis Festival?
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 Xarkis Festival held?
A different rural village each year, Cyprus.
Does Xarkis Festival happen every year?
Yes. It is held every year, usually in August, and usually lasts 3 days.
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