Few festivals on the island feel as rooted in place as the Fig & Halitzi Festival, returning for its ninth edition on 20 August 2026 in the coastal village of Kato Pyrgos Tyllirias. The setting alone — the grounds of the Δημοτικό Σχολείο Κάτω Πύργου, the local primary school's sports field — speaks to the community spirit at the heart of the event. Gates open at 20:30, when the summer heat begins to soften and the village comes alive.
The festival celebrates two products that define the flavour of this corner of the Nicosia region: the fig, harvested at the peak of the August season, and halitzi, a traditional local cheese with a character all its own. Complimentary tastings of both are offered to all attendees, alongside encounters with other artisan producers from the area. Live music runs throughout the evening, giving the night a warmth that lingers well past midnight.
This is an event for curious travellers, food lovers, and families alike. Children under 15 enter free of charge, making it an easy choice for a memorable summer outing. Adults pay from €10 — a modest sum for an evening that delivers genuine Cypriot hospitality in one of the island's most unspoiled villages.
Kato Pyrgos Tyllirias sits at the far north-western edge of the Nicosia district, and the drive there — hugging the coastline through quiet terrain — is itself part of the reward.
— Source: eventor.com.cy