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Categories Events: Event Featured
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Milos, Zefiria, Festival of the Virgin of Portiani
Built by the Venetians, Zefiria was the first capital of Milos. After the great earthquake in 1767, it was deserted. Today, it is a small village whose inhabitants are engaged mainly in agriculture.
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Milos, Festival of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
In the church of Assumption of the Virgin Mary the Protaitissa and Saint Charalampos (the locals call it by its latter name), you will see Cretan-Byzantine icons from the ruined churches of Zefiria, as well as its wood-carved icon screen and the precious icon of the Virgin Mary, covered with silver leaf.
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Kythnos, Festival of the Holy Virgin of Nikous
Stuffed tomatoes, broth and roasted meat are featured at the festival held at the monastery of the Holy Virgin of Nikous.
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Kasos, Festival of the Pera Panagia
The biggest festival on the island of Kasos takes place during the week of the 15th August, at the village Pera Panagia, famous for its shipbuilders and sea captains.
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Euboea, Kalimeriani, Festival of the Virgin Mary
On the 15th of August, do not miss the Kalimeriani festival, where stifado is shared by the church. There is a space specially designed for the participants at the festival.
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Corfu, Kassiopi, Festival of the Virgin Mary
During the festival of the Virgin Mary of Kassopitra, at Kassiopi, festivities begin in the evening with roasted lamb and performing musical groups.
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Andros, Festival of the Virgin Mary of Thalassini
Held on the 15th August, violinists play music until sunrise at the festival of Panagia Thalassinis (Holy Virgin of the Sea), The locals offer their traditional omelet, the froutalia, and drink soumada.
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Saint Kyriakos Festival – Syros
In one of Syros’ oldest churches, Saint Kyriakos, located in the small settlement of Danako, a traditional festival is held every year Locals begin with treats such as mastiha, Syros’ traditional loukoumi (Turkish delight), and watermelon, followed by an evening of traditional celebrations featuring island songs, dance, food, and drink..
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Paros, Marpissa, Festival of the Transfiguration of Jesus
Marpissa’s metropolis is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ. Being a cruciform basilica with a dome, the church was built in 1960 and celebrates with festival events on August 6th.
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Paros, Aliki, Festival of the Transfiguration of Jesus
On the eve of the event, the Festival of Fish is held at the beach of Piso Aliki, where the white pebbles and tamarisk trees reach to where the waves break. This celebration is a tribute to the sea and the fish that feed the local families.