AFAMIA FESTIVAL
Koilani, Limassol district
10 October - from 10am
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Zeus, father of both divinities and mankind, was greatly worshiped in Cyprus, with Salamis
as his most important cult site. God of the sky, lightning and thunder, Zeus’ many shrines
were located on mountaintops, the appropriate home for a weather god. For instance,
the mountain peak Afamis overlooking the picturesque village of Koilani. The name
Afamis derives from Zeus’ cult adjectives, Euphemius or Euphamius, giving its name
to the festival.
Koilani, one of the most well-known wine villages in the Lemesos district, honors
its wine producing heritage and the end of harvest. The annual festival, dating back
to ancient times, is a celebration of grapes, wine, zivania and palouzes. In the village
square, accompanied by traditional music and songs, visitors can stroll in the alleys
of Koilani and enjoy the opportunity to taste wine from local wineries, watch a
demonstration of zivania distillation, sample traditional desserts made from grapes
and observe handcrafters. The scent of the freshly baked palouzes fills the atmosphere,
gratifying the appetite of those savouring this exquisite traditional dessert.
