Experience Solea Valley in a whole new way! In the Linou community — a bike-friendly village — we offer free e-mountain bike rentals for 2 hours, so you can explore the trails, villages, and hidden gems of the area in the most eco-friendly and enjoyable way possible.

Community of Linou is the first village in Cyprus to install and operate an automated Bike Sharing System for free use. Through this innovative green initiative, Linou is taking the next step toward sustainable development. With a charging station, a digital booking platform, and routes that pass through the historic villages of Solea, this new system aims to change the way we travel and discover the beauty of the Cypriot countryside.

Book your ride through the app and enjoy free 2-hour trips with electric bikes!

Our routes are designed for everyone, from beginners to experienced riders. We provide maps, local tips, and ideas for secret trails. All you need is a sense of adventure!

What we offer:

• Free e-mountain bike rental for 2 hours
• Maps and recommended routes
• Local tips for stops at cafés and scenic viewpoints
• Charging station & basic bike service

Why try it:

• 100% free for 2 hours
• An eco-friendly way to explore the region
• Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers
• A unique experience you’ll always remember!

For the programme and time table click here

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The Cyprus Strollers (http://cyprus-strollers.org) is organizing a hike in nature every weekend, from October to May.
The Cyprus Strollers welcome individuals and families (children and dogs welcome as well) living in Cyprus, irrespective of nationality, and equally visitors and tourists, who love nature and search for hiking opportunities during their stay.
The schedule for October through December is confirmed (http://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/). The Cyprus Strollers is a unique hiking club, broad reaching, with a dedicated website in English. It is offering walks mainly of moderate duration (2 1/2 -3 1/2 hours), suitable for families, hikers and nature lovers with an average fitness and an appetite to discover the natural beauties of Cyprus. Each walk announcement includes reference to the degree of difficulty.

To read the confirmed weekly schedule of hikes for October – December 2025 visit http://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-schedule/
To read a full detailed description with all necessary instructions for each hike over October – December 2025 visit http://cyprus-strollers.org/activities-description/

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During the winter season, it is good to confirm the class: 99 923310 Questions: 26 642234, mornings.

Join Mei Yeung for a 90 minute class with breaks.

€10 per person. No need to pre-register; everyone welcome!

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The exhibition includes only the first two printmaking techniques, Woodcut and Etching.

On the occasion of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of Europe, the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum in Nicosia, presents an important exhibition of prints from its collection. The exhibition offers an overview of the two basic techniques of printmaking, woodcut and etching  in Europe. The works have been selected based on the variety of periods in which they were created – from the 16th century to the present day – as well as the variety of themes. Emphasis is placed on presenting the different methods of the two techniques.

The aim of the exhibition is to highlight the creativity and inventiveness of printmakers in relation to painting. With the aim of highlighting the primary and essential role of Printmaking in the dissemination of images across all social spectrum, the exhibition presents both independent works and book illustrations, aimed at a wide audience. It also offers an overview of European artistic movements, with works by the great names in painting and printmaking. The exhibition, presents the many exchanges in the art world between European countries.

A brief history of the two techniques

Printmaking appeared in the West World in the early 15th century and contributed significantly to the dissemination of texts and images. Woodcut, the original form of printmaking, was based on engraved wooden blocks that could be easily printed along with the typographic elements. In this technique, only the raised, unengraved parts of the wood retain the ink and are imprinted on the paper, a process called Relief. The ability to reproduce works gave artists the opportunity to disseminate their designs to a wider audience.

From the 15th century onwards, woodcut began to compete with etchings. Engraving on metal plates, mainly copper, allowed for greater precision and detail, as metal is more durable and uniform than wood. In copperplate printmaking, ink is retained in the engraved lines, while the smooth areas are cleaned, a process called intaglio.

Although printmaking made great strides, it never gained the prestige of painting, as it struggles to fully render the nuances of light and color. However, many important artists were also printmakers, creating original works of high artistic value that brought art closer to the general public.

Λεζαντες / captions

Johann GRÜNINGER – Βεργιλίου Αινειάδα Η άλωση της Τροίας (5091 III)

Frans MASEREEL La ville N° 13-42-72-100 (4918-21)

ΧΑΜΠΗΣ Η φραγκοεκκλησιά (4632)

Auguste RODIN & Auguste LEPÈRE Buste de Balzac (5254)

Francisco José de GOYA y LUCIENTES Nadie nos ha visto(3943)  

Marc CHAGALL L’âne chargé d’éponges et l’âne chargé de sel (3480)

Curator – Texts: Helen Reeb

Collection: Hambis Printmaking Museum

OPENING HOURS

WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY

10:00 – 13:00 / 15:00 – 17:00

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The festival offers a unique experience with live music, traditional dishes, local products, and activities for children.

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 Lefkosia: Thursday 5 March 2026 – Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:30

With this special concert, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra honours and celebrates the memory of Vicky Stylianou – an artist of remarkable musical contribution, both as a pianist and as an orchestrator. Having had the honour and joy of numerous collaborations with Vicky, the Orchestra holds in its heart many beautiful, vivid memories of her radiance as an artist and her warmth as a person.

Under the baton of the Orchestra’s Honourary Conductor Alkis Baltas, the concert will fittingly open with Maurice Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte, an elegiac meditation of profound tenderness and lyrical beauty.

We are delighted to be joined on stage for the first time by Antonis Manias, one of the most distinguished Greek violists of his generation, as the soloist in Weber’s Andante and Rondo Ungarese for viola and orchestra. In this work the viola sings with warm lyricism in the Andante and dazzles with fiery, Hungarian-inspired rhythms in the exuberant Rondo Ungarese. The acclaimed violist will also perform Alkis Baltas’ Makbule for solo viola and orchestra, based on the well-known ‘rebetiko’ melody “Makbule” and dedicated to Antonis Manias.

Alan Hovhaness’s Symphony no. 6, “Celestial Gate” is a deeply spiritual and luminous work that unfolds as a vast, transcendent sonic meditation. The symphony blends ancient modal melodies, shimmering orchestral textures, and a sense of timeless ritual to evoke a mystical passage between the earthly and the divine.

PROGRAMME

Maurice RAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M.19

Carl Maria von WEBER: Andante and Rondo Ungarese for viola and orchestra

Alkis BALTAS: “Makbule” for solo viola and orchestra

Alan HOVHANESS: Symphony no. 6, op. 173, ‘Celestial Gate’

 Antonis Manias viola

Alkis Baltas conductor

The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.

Supporters: Pafos Municipality

Ticket prices: 15 / 10 (μειωμένο)

Concession tickets are available to:

Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.

Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:

Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate (Rigainis and Arsinois corner, 1010 Lefkosia, 22 410181)

Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.

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Pafos: Friday 6 March 2026 – Markideio Municipal Theatre, 20:30

With this special concert, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra honours and celebrates the memory of Vicky Stylianou – an artist of remarkable musical contribution, both as a pianist and as an orchestrator. Having had the honour and joy of numerous collaborations with Vicky, the Orchestra holds in its heart many beautiful, vivid memories of her radiance as an artist and her warmth as a person.

Under the baton of the Orchestra’s Honourary Conductor Alkis Baltas, the concert will fittingly open with Maurice Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte, an elegiac meditation of profound tenderness and lyrical beauty.

We are delighted to be joined on stage for the first time by Antonis Manias, one of the most distinguished Greek violists of his generation, as the soloist in Weber’s Andante and Rondo Ungarese for viola and orchestra. In this work the viola sings with warm lyricism in the Andante and dazzles with fiery, Hungarian-inspired rhythms in the exuberant Rondo Ungarese. The acclaimed violist will also perform Alkis Baltas’ Makbule for solo viola and orchestra, based on the well-known ‘rebetiko’ melody “Makbule” and dedicated to Antonis Manias.

Alan Hovhaness’s Symphony no. 6, “Celestial Gate” is a deeply spiritual and luminous work that unfolds as a vast, transcendent sonic meditation. The symphony blends ancient modal melodies, shimmering orchestral textures, and a sense of timeless ritual to evoke a mystical passage between the earthly and the divine.

PROGRAMME

Maurice RAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M.19

Carl Maria von WEBER: Andante and Rondo Ungarese for viola and orchestra

Alkis BALTAS: “Makbule” for solo viola and orchestra

Alan HOVHANESS: Symphony no. 6, op. 173, ‘Celestial Gate’

 Antonis Manias viola

Alkis Baltas conductor

The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.

Supporters: Pafos Municipality

Ticket prices: 15 / 10 (μειωμένο)

Concession tickets are available to:

Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.

Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:

Markideio Municipal Theatre (Andrea Geroudi 27, 8010 Pafos, 26 222286)

Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.

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As one of the very few ultra races on the island, and likely the only one that lasts this long in both distance and time, CBU stands out as a unique test of human endurance.

Race Format:

– Runners start together and must complete a 6.706-kilometer loop within one hour.
– Those who finish early must wait at the start line until the next loop begins.
–   No breaks or outside assistance are allowed during the loop, rest is only permitted between loops.
–  As the race progresses, each loop becomes a grueling test of physical stamina and mental resilience.
– The event continues until only one runner remains.

The Challenge:

With no set finish line, the Cyprus Backyard Ultra is a true battle of pacing, recovery, and sheer determination. The last runner standing after all others have DNF’d (Did Not Finish) is crowned the winner.

Set against the stunning landscape of Oroklini, Larnaca, which combines breathtaking views of the sea from a hill, this race is not just about endurance, it’s about camaraderie, pushing boundaries, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

For the Technical Race Instructions click here

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There are different categories and age classes for men (M) and women (W). The elite class is M/W21. The other classs are grouped in five year age groups over 35 (ie M/W35 ; M/W40 ; M/W45 etc). Under 21 they are grouped in two year age groups (ie M/W10 ; MW12 ; M/W14 etc).

Our youngest competitors are under ten years old and our oldest competitors are over 85 years !.(We are super proud of them !)

The first four events of the CIOF are middle distance « forest » type events, held in the rural countryside, with challenging terrain and technical maps. (Delikipos, Aetomotti and Sia/Mathiatis areas for CIOF2026) The first four events will count for an overall classification and prizes. The last day is a sprint type event, held on an urban map (Nicosia old city for CIOF2026 from Elefteria Sq.). This is a seperate event with its own prizes and medals.

Prizegiving for the whole event will be held in Elefteria Sq (lower level) at the completion of the event on the last day.

Venues

Day 1 – Delikipos picnic site

Day 2 & 3 – Aetomoutti area

Day 4 – Sia/Mathiatis area

Day 5 – Nicosia old city (from Eleftheria Square)

Social media

https://www.facebook.com/OrientactionOrienteeringInCyprus
https://www.facebook.com/orienteeringfestivalcyprus
https://www.facebook.com/OrienteeringCyprus/

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Τhe next Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival will take place from Saturday 4 till Thursday 9 April 2026.The whole event is organized and coordinated by Soccerworldcyprus, an official member sports club of the Official Cyprus National Sports Organization. The event is supported every year by the Municipality of Ayia Napa tourist resort, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and is officially recognized and approved by the official Cyprus Football Association.

Categories & Age Group Competitions
Unlimited number of girls can join in the boys’ teams / girls can be up to 1 year over aged. With regards to age groups bear in mind that for next year age groups to be hosted (January 1st to December 31st) will be as follows.

For your correct travel and accommodation arrangements note carefully the below starting & ending dates per different age group which will be finalized upon team registrations completion.

GRASSROOTS EDITION (9 VS 9 / 7 VS 7 / 5 VS 5)
CATEGORY Α EAGLES (unlimited number of team participation)

2020, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Tuesday 07/04
2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2017, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2015, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2013, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
CATEGORY Β LIONS (unlimited number of team participation)
2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2017, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2015, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04

LIONS CATEGORIES (THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE)
The LIONS category relates to the participation of theoretically lower level football teams in separate tournament groups and separate games and applies to the age categories from 2014 to 2019. There will be no LIONS separate groups in age group 2013 (9 vs 9) and the younger age category of 2020. For 2013 there is the option of 11 vs 11 edition to be held on Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04.
It is also forbidden for previous year lions competitions semi-finalists and finalist teams to enter this year’s LIONS competitions, provided that they still have almost the same roster with previous year.

The same competition rules and regulations as set out in our rules & regulations publication will apply to both category competitions (Eagles & Lions).
It is strictly forbidden to use or move EAGLES players to LIONS. However, Lions players can play in Eagles groups as described above in the registration process details. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
It is strictly forbidden to move players from EAGLES to LIONS.

GIRLS COMPETITIONS
Girls exceptionally can be registered to play both in girls and boys age groups competitions under different name academies.

U15 GIRLS 11 vs 11 OR 9 VS 9 (2 x 30) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-15 Championship will be granted to female players.

who have not exceeded the age of 15 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2011 or later.
As an exception, three (3) players born in year 2010 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2010 on their roster, but only three (3) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2010 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game.
Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
U13 GIRLS 7 vs 7 (2 x 25) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-13 Championship will be granted to female players who have not exceeded the age of 13 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2013 or later.
As an exception, up to two (2) players older than 13 years old born in year 2012 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2012, but only two (2) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2012 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game.
Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
U11 GIRLS 5 vs 5 (2 x 25) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-11 Championship will be granted to female players who have not exceeded the age of 13 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2015 or later.
As an exception, up to two (2) players older than 11 years old born in year 2014 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2014, but only two (2) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2014 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game.
Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
YOUTH (TEENS 11 VS 11) EDITION
Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04.
Arrival prior and departure after the above starting and ending dates.

2013, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2012, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2011, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2010, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2009, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04

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