Things to Do in Polis Chrysochous This Weekend: 5 Picks (Oct 2-4)
Fythkiotika Festival in Fyti and 1st Carob Fruit Syrup Festival in Pano Akourdaleia, 2-4 October.
Build Saturday around the 1st Carob Fruit Syrup Festival for tastings, traditional preparation and hands-on workshops. Fythkiotika Festival carries the village mood into Sunday, while Full Day Exploration Polis Chrysochous opens up Akamas geology, fossils and rural traditions.
All weekend
Fythkiotika Festival

Skilled weavers demonstrate Fytiotiko textiles on the loom, with embroideries to examine and medieval stories behind the craft. You can also see zivania distillation and halloumi making, then browse stalls for resi, loukoumades, palouzes, breads and honey pies. Leave time for the textile exhibition and village views.
Saturday 3 October
Full Day Exploration Polis Chrysochous - Akamas Peninsula

Akamas geology, fossils and coastal scenery fill a guided day through the peninsula. The route heads through Pegeia into countryside and forest landscapes, with an introduction to the natural processes that shaped Cyprus over millions of years. Rural traditions and Akamas history round out the outing.
3rd Festival of Fytiotiko Textile

Fyti’s characteristic geometric patterns and colours lead this celebration of the village’s textile tradition. You get a close look at the craftsmanship behind Fytiotiko weaving and the heritage attached to it across the Pafos region. It is a focused choice for anyone drawn to traditional making and cultural preservation.
1st Carob Fruit Syrup Festival

Carob syrup takes centre stage through tastings, traditional preparation and dishes made with terazomelo. You can learn why the ingredient matters to Cypriot culinary heritage, then try hands-on workshops designed for adults and children. Cypriot music, traditional dances and local flavours carry the programme into the evening.
1st Carob Syrup Festival - Pano Akourdalia

Cypriot dances, music and traditional flavours frame an evening devoted to carob and the heritage of Pano Akourdalia. Hands-on workshops let adults and children take part, while the programme connects carob syrup with village culture. Come for a practical, food-led introduction to carob and carob syrup.
Bottom line
If you only do one thing, make it 1st Carob Fruit Syrup Festival on Saturday for terazomelo, dancing and food traditions. For a night out and a free local choice, stay there for Cypriot music, while families should choose its workshops. Sunday suits a slower wander through weaving and village food at Fythkiotika Festival.
What is free in Polis Chrysochous this weekend?
1st Carob Fruit Syrup Festival at Pano Akourdaleia (Sat 16:00) and 1st Carob Syrup Festival at Pano Akourdaleia (Sat 16:00).
What can I do with kids in Polis Chrysochous this weekend?
1st Carob Fruit Syrup Festival at Pano Akourdaleia (Sat 16:00) and 1st Carob Syrup Festival at Pano Akourdaleia (Sat 16:00).
What else is on in Polis Chrysochous this weekend?
Every event in Polis Chrysochous this weekend, club nights and theatre included, is on one page: Polis Chrysochous this weekend.


