Many British people prefer spending winter on Cyprus, because this costs cheaper than staying at home. Curiously enough, but you have a lot to do in Cyprus in winter. Now Cyprus is preparing for Big Carnival – Apokreo, which will take place from 23rd of February till 5th of March – before the Easter fast. The first week of Carnival is called “Meat Week” (Kreatini), because it is the last week, when meat dishes can be eaten. Second week, called “Cheese Week” (Tyrini) – is the last week before fats’ beginning when cheese and other dairy produces can be used for food. The celebration by itself begins on Thursday of “Meat Week”. In this period the Cyprian folk dances and songs are performed, parades and fancy balls are also very popular. The loudest Carnival is that from Limassol. The Carnival begins with the King’s of Carnival entrance into the town, and then every hotel and club carries out fancy balls. All celebrations close up on Sunday with Big Carnival Parade, which walks down the main streets of the town. If you decided to spend long period of time in Cyprus and you want to visit many interesting places there, the best variant would be renting cyprus villas and hiring a car. Then you will have a possibility to view all the events with your own eyes.