Are you considering celebrating your New Year’s Eve abroad, preferably in a warmer place? How about Cyprus? How is New Year’s Eve celebrated in Cyprus? What traditions are associated with it and should you celebrate New Year’s Eve in Cyprus? All of that in today’s article.
Wherever you look, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are some of the most important days on the calendar. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Cyprus are no different. What’s more, Cyprus is undoubtedly one of the most attractive places to spend New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, due to the weather and customs there.
Weather in Cyprus on New Year’s Eve
The start of winter in Cyprus is a very pleasant alternative to our winter weather. At this time, temperatures in Cyprus can easily reach 15-20 degrees Celsius during its sunny days. It’s a great idea to combine celebrating New Year’s Eve in Cyprus with an escape from our grey winters.
New Year’s Eve traditions in Cyprus
The most important New Year’s tradition is linked to Saint Basil – on the first day of the new year, Cypriot children receive presents from him. This is the equivalent of our Father Christmas. Cypriots usually spend the New Year at home with the whole family.
Vasilopita, bread baked with a small coin hidden inside, appears on Cypriot tables on 1 January. The person who finds the slice with the coin can count on favour in the coming year.
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Cyprus?
Depending on our budget, New Year’s Eve can be celebrated in several ways in Cyprus. The most expensive option is the New Year’s Eve ball in a fancy hotel restaurant. Admission to this type of party is around €130-220.
Parties in less prestigious venues, such as clubs or less luxurious restaurants, would be around €15-50.
Of course, if you’ve got friends over in Cyprus, you can just spend that special time with them. Preferably with some homemade alcohol, as it’s a thing Cypriots relish in.
There are also open-air New Year’s Eve parties organised in major cities. These are, of course, free.
Should you spend New Year’s Eve in Cyprus?
Well, of course! New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Cyprus is a guarantee of great fun and a high probability of nice weather and high temperatures at the beginning of winter. Even if New Year’s Eve is not the focus of your trip, you still have Cyprus in winter, which is generally a great time for a holiday.
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