If you are planning to relax in Cyprus in the spring, then it is worth to go to this island in May. Firstly, at this time it's not so hot, and secondly, on May 6 in Cyprus celebrate Anfestiria, or a flower festival. Anfestiria is not just a beautiful tradition, celebration is celebrated at the state level.

Anfestiria is celebrated in almost all the settlements of the island, but the main celebrations take place in Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca. Cities are changing - the already beautiful resort places on this day are just fragrant and drown in flowers.

Cypriots are very sensitive to their natural resources, and especially to the flora .It should be noted that there are relatively few garden flowers on the island .And in general, flowers are an expensive pleasure for local residents .For important celebrations, bouquets must be ordered in advance - they are imported from abroad, most often from Holland or Latin America .That is why during Anfistry almost every man considers it his duty to give his lover a small bouquet or at least one flower .Yes, and in general on this day, flowers are given whenever possible to all close people .

The name of the holiday comes from the Greek word anthos - "flower". Anfistory was celebrated in ancient Greece. At that time, the festival tripled once in four years and was dedicated to Dionysus - the god of winemaking and vegetation.

Anfestiria is celebrated in almost all the settlements of the island, but the main celebrations take place in Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca. Cities are transformed - and the already beautiful resort places on this day are just fragrant and drown in flowers. Everywhere there are flower fairs, concerts, carnival processions.

In Cyprus, about 2 thousand plants grow, about 150 of them grow only on this island and nowhere else.