Olive festival in North Cyprus is one of the most popular annual festivals in the island. Olive plays an important role in Cypriot culture and foods. It’s not the only festival about the fruits or crops, but none of them are quite popular as the Kyrenia olive festival.
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Olives in North Cyprus
Olive is one of the main agricultural products in Cyprus and from the old times, it’s significant in the Cypriot culture. Almost everywhere in the island you can not find a breakfast table without a fix of both green and black olives. Olive and olive oil is so common in Cypriot cuisine. It’s good to know that olive and olive oil are also in the Mediterranean style of eating which is chosen as the best diet for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.
Zeytinlik (the place of olives)
The festival takes place in the zeytinlik village, located in Kyrenia. The region is home for olive trees from ancient times and is one of the main Cyprus’s olive supply now. Its cobblestone streets and charming little houses, Zeytinlik takes us back to centuries of tradition and the island’s rich history.
The Olive Festival
Usually olive festival in North Cyprus takes place in the first week of October. A week full of celebrations and fun. Many visitors from all over the island come to zeytinlik village which becomes an entertainment center during the olive festival. Locals show their skills in making delicious foods with olive oil, and also you can find several North Cyprus handcrafts including potteries, handmade baskets and others.
For those who like dancing and party, live music and folklore dancing fills the festival with so much fun for visitors. Kyrenia harbour also hosts concerts by popular singers and celebrations in the honor of the festival.
Sometimes olive factories also open their doors for visitors who are interested to see the process of making olive oils.
Where to stay
There are some special residential projects which offer from luxury villas with private pool to luxury apartments, to affordable studios in North Cyprus, near the Kyrenia.
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