Get Ready for a Real Party in Cyprus

The first week of the Carnival is called Meat Week or "Kreatini" since it is the last week for eating meat before Easter. The second week is known as Cheese week or "Tyrini." The last Sunday of Cheese Week is the highlight of the Carnival and this year falls on Valentines Day - February 14th. This is when the Grand Carnival Parade takes place in Limassol. Green Monday or Clean Monday always follows the 2 week Carnival festivites which is also the first day of Lent and a National holiday in Cyprus and Greece. Read More