On 13 August 2026, the forested slopes of Machairas in the Nicosia district will host one of the summer's most atmospheric outings: a dog-friendly guided hike timed to coincide with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. The route covers 3 km along an easy, scenic trail — roughly an hour of walking — making it accessible to most fitness levels and perfectly manageable for dogs on a lead.
The Perseids are widely regarded as the year's most reliable meteor shower, produced each August as Earth passes through the debris trail of Comet Swift–Tuttle. Under the dark skies above the Troodos foothills, conditions at Machairas are well suited to stargazing, and the organisers will have professional telescopes on hand so participants can explore the night sky in detail beyond the naked-eye spectacle of the shower itself.
Once the hike concludes, guests are invited to linger over a glass of wine beneath the stars — a convivial way to close an evening that blends gentle exercise, amateur astronomy and the particular pleasure of being outdoors with your dog. The combination of physical activity, natural spectacle and social ease gives the event a character that sets it apart from a standard guided walk or a conventional stargazing session.
The event is open to a broad audience: couples, families, hiking enthusiasts and anyone keen to escape the city lights for a memorable summer evening. A full schedule is available on the event page. Venue: Machairas, Nicosia.
— Source: eventor.com.cy