Valentine's Day in Cyprus: Romantic Restaurants and Getaways

Valentine's Day 2027 falls on Sunday 14 February, so most couples in Cyprus will celebrate across the weekend of 12–14 February. The island's most sought-after romantic tables are in its award-winning hotel restaurants and wine-focused bistros, and a night in a Troodos village or by the sea in Akamas makes an easy weekend away.

None of the places below had announced Valentine's 2027 menus and prices by October 2026. Where 2026 menus or prices are mentioned, they are examples, not confirmed offers.

When is Valentine's Day 2027 and what does it mean for bookings?

Valentine's Day is not a public holiday in Cyprus, but it is one of the busiest nights of the winter for restaurants. Because 14 February 2027 is a Sunday:

• Saturday 13 February is likely to be the busiest night, so book that first if you can.
• Some restaurants close on Sundays. In October 2026, for example, Ristorante Locatelli at Amara was closed Sunday to Tuesday. Check whether your choice opens specially for Valentine's.
• Set menus are common. Hotel restaurants often serve a single Valentine's menu at a fixed price instead of à la carte, sometimes with two sittings.
• Carnival is later. Based on the Orthodox calendar, Green Monday falls on 15 March 2027, so carnival events will come a month after Valentine's.

Romantic restaurants in Limassol

In 2026, Columbia Beach Resort served a five-course Valentine's menu with a glass of sparkling wine per person, and offered couples' treatments at its spa for those staying the night.

Romantic restaurants in Paphos

The view from Phos may be the most stunning from any restaurant on the island; in March 2026, starters began at €7 and mains at €20. Window tables go first, so ask for one when you book. In February the sun sets before 18:00, so book an early table if you want to see the light over the sea.

Romantic restaurants in Nicosia

The capital's Valentine's weekend is also about culture. In 2026 a Nicosia jazz club and an open-mic venue both held Valentine's evenings, and in 2025 Nicosia Municipal Theatre hosted a candlelit love concert two days after Valentine's. These events are usually announced only a few weeks ahead, so watch the local weekly listings.

Romantic restaurants in Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Protaras

In May 2026 SeaNatra's king prawns with an almond-herb crust cost €40 and seabass tartare €15. In 2026 Ayia Napa Marina also held a "Love on Screen" cinema weekend on 14–15 February, with €12 tickets that included popcorn and water.

Romantic getaways in Cyprus

You do not need to fly anywhere for a Valentine's weekend. Most of the island is within two hours' drive, and February is low season on the coast, so seaside hotels are quieter than in summer, while Troodos villages can be busy on snowy weekends.

Romantic things to do on Valentine's weekend

• Visit Petra tou Romiou. The rocks on the coast between Paphos and Limassol are the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love. A local legend says that swimming around the rock brings lasting love or youth; in February the sea is cold, so most couples settle for a walk on the pebbles at sunset.
• Watch the sunset. Petra tou Romiou, Kourion and Lover's Bridge at Cape Greco are favourite spots; see our sunset spots in Cyprus guide for more.
• Go wine tasting. The Commandaria Wine Route in the Limassol hills covers the villages that make Commandaria, Cyprus's sweet dessert wine. Read more in our guides to the Cyprus wine routes and wineries to visit. Call ahead, as many wineries open in winter by appointment only.
• Stargaze in the Troodos. In 2026 Troodos Observatory near Agridia ran "Valentine's with Wine", two evening sessions of wine pairing, bites and stargazing at €100 per person. Its 2027 programme hasn't been announced yet.
• Make something together. In 2025 a Nicosia ceramics studio ran pottery workshops over the Valentine's weekend, and similar workshops are often announced in late January.

Flowers and gifts

Demand for flowers peaks in the days before 14 February, so order a few days early, and if you want delivery on Sunday 14 February, check that your florist delivers on Sundays or arrange a Saturday delivery. Local gifts make a good alternative: a bottle of Commandaria, a box of loukoumi, or handmade lace and silver. Lefkara village is known for its lace and silverwork, and wineries on the wine routes sell Commandaria direct.

Practical tips for Valentine's in Cyprus

1. Book in January. Well-known restaurants and the small inns fill up early, especially for Saturday 13 February.
2. Ask about the menu. Confirm whether it is a set Valentine's menu, what it costs, and whether drinks are included.
3. Check the opening days. With the 14th on a Sunday, some restaurants will be closed.
4. Plan the drive back. Mountain roads are dark and winding, and drink-driving limits are strictly enforced, so book a room or a taxi.
5. Read the cancellation terms before paying a deposit for a weekend away.

What to do next

• Shortlist two or three restaurants and check their Valentine's 2027 announcements from early January.
• Book a Troodos or Akamas stay for the weekend of 12–14 February.
• Plan a wine-route day out with our Cyprus wine routes guide, or a quiet village stay with our agrotourism guide.