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Workshops & classesCeramic Workshops at Art by the Sea, 15–30 OctoberArt by the Sea, a ceramics studio in Paphos, runs one-off sessions (a cup and plate, a vase, a candle holder set (wax included), a jewellery tray, a mini dip bowl, a snack tray and a set of five cups to give away) for beginners and pottery lovers alike: no experience needed, with all materials, a transparent glaze and firing included. Pieces are ready in ten days, and there's an optional second session to glaze and decorate them yourself (€30). A standard workshop is €60, vase workshops are €150 for two sessions, and a set of five cups to give away is €100. Spaces are limited; book by message on Instagram.15 – 30 Octsee the studio's schedulePaphos, Art by the Sea€€60 per workshop
Discover & learnMeet the Locals: Free Guided Walking Tour of Pafos Old TownEvery Thursday the Pafos Regional Board of Tourism runs a free walking tour of the old town, giving a feel for local life both then and now. The route sets off from the municipal fruit market, passes the Ayia Sofia mosque and the Khan of Ibrahim, and carries on to the Markideio theatre, the old electricity power station and the Attikon cultural centre before reaching Kennedy Square and the legacy of Pafos's year as European Capital of Culture. From there it takes in the Town Hall square, the memorial column to 28 October 1940, the public library and its neoclassical neighbours, Moussalas, Agios Theodoros cathedral and the Ethnographical Museum. The walk finishes at the visitor information office, leaving free time for a spot of shopping. Walkers gather at 09:15 for a 09:30 start, the tour wraps up at 12:00, and places must be reserved at least 24 hours ahead. Comfortable shoes and a camera are recommended.15 Oct – 26 NovThursdays 9.30am–12pm, meet at 9.15amPaphos, Pafos Old Town, meeting point at the Market bus stop€Free
Discover & learnFull Day Exploration: Polis Chrysochous and the Akamas PeninsulaA free full-day outing from the Pafos Regional Board of Tourism into the nature, rural traditions and history of the Akamas Peninsula, with guiding in English and Greek. The first stop is the geology and palaeontology centre at Pano Arodes, all rocks, fossils and curious formations, followed by Innia's turtle museum, the first in Cyprus devoted to sea turtles and the importance of Lara Bay, and its basketry museum next door. At Droushia a rural life museum brings old crafts to life with demonstrations and workshops, Polis Chrysochous shows finds from the ancient city-kingdoms of Marion and Arsinoe, and a visitor centre in Kathikas is given over to the birds and plants of Akamas. An hour of free time in Kathikas follows, with lunch at a tavern or café at your own expense. The coach leaves at 09:15 and is back by 16:15; seats are limited, so booking a day ahead is wise.17 Oct – 28 NovSaturdays 9.15am–4.15pmPaphos, Departure from the Archaeological Park bus stop, Kato Pafos€Free
Workshops & classesArtistic Paths in Kedares — Ceramics and Mosaic WorkshopsThe village becomes an open-air studio as locals and visitors join hands-on ceramics and mosaic sessions to create a shared artwork inspired by local heritage — embroidery, woodcarving and traditional household objects. The designs will become 120 art tiles set around the village as a permanent art trail, with a little of everyone who took part built into it. Ceramics on 18 and 25 October, mosaic on 18 October, 11:00–13:00; advance booking is required via [email protected] or +357 99612699.18 – 25 Oct11am–1pmPaphos, Primary School, Kedares
Discover & learnHarmoni: Solo Art Exhibition by Chiaki Kamikawa in PaphosHarmoni gathers the work of Chiaki Kamikawa, a Japanese-born artist who lives and works in Paphos. Her detailed oil paintings, watercolours and textile sculptures bring everyday scenes and folklore spirits to life, threading Japanese legend through Greek mythology and the Cypriot landscape. The show is part of the Municipality of Pafos's Fine Arts cultural programme and is free to visit. The Ambassador of Japan will open it at 7.30pm on the first evening, and on the closing Saturday children can join a free drawing workshop from 11am to 1pm, followed by an artist talk at 5pm. Opening hours are 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm on weekdays, and 11am to 6pm on Saturdays.24 – 31 OctMon–Fri 11:00–13:00 & 17:00–19:00, Sat 11:00–18:00Paphos, Ibrahim's Khan, Paphos€Free
Family fun & days outSpooky Halloween Weekend at Kings Avenue MallFor one weekend the mall turns delightfully ghoulish. On Saturday, children shape pumpkins from clay and paint them (11:00–13:00), face painter Mare works her spooky magic (14:00–16:00), Monster Murray poses for photos (14:30–15:00) and the Addams Family invite everyone to dance and snap pictures (15:00–16:00). Sunday's Halloween Experience, from 14:00 to 17:00, brings a costumed parade with music, a pumpkin workshop where little ones decorate their own mini pumpkin with glitter and stickers to take home, a Halloween 'spa' of nails, temporary tattoos and face gems, plus games and challenges for young and old alike.24 – 25 Oct24 Oct 11am–4pm, 25 Oct 2pm–5pmPaphos, Kings Avenue Mall
Make autumn magicalSee Halloween events →Theatre & showsLouis Patsalidis: 20 Years of Stand-Up ComedyLouis Patsalidis's twentieth-anniversary stand-up tour rolls into Paphos. Alongside Cyprus's best-known comic come Greek stars Giorgos Hatzipavlou and Katerina Vrana, together with Teukros Neocleous, Hambis Damianos, Zacharias Zanettou, Konstantinos Psillidis and Marilena Zodiatou. An evening in Greek, with barely a moment to catch your breath between laughs. Starts at 21:00; tickets are on sale from €15.Sat, 24 Oct9pmPaphos, Markideio Theatre€from €15
Festivals & fairs“Reviving Our Tradition” Festival in MandriaA festival of local traditions, produce and handmade crafts in Mandria, where you can meet and support the local producers and craftspeople keeping traditional skills and flavours alive.Sun, 25 OctPaphos, Village Square, Mandria
Festivals & fairsOlive Oil Festival in Agios IoannisA festival of the olive tree and its oil in Agios Ioannis. You can see oil made the traditional way on a stone mill and press, taste it with toasted bread, palouzes and resi, and browse stalls of Cypriot produce.Sun, 25 OctPaphos, Village Square, Agios Ioannis