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Categories Events: Event Featured
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Sifnos, Kamares, Festival of St. Simeon
High above Kamares rises the chapel of St. Simeon, built- in 1667. The view from its courtyard is magical.
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Paros, Festival of St. John of Kaparos
On the eve of the 29th of August, the name day of Aghios Ioannis (St. John the Baptist), service takes place at the monastery of Kaparos, with vespers praising the Saint. The light of the candles creates a unique atmosphere.The entire village of Lefkes gathers there to honor the saint and celebrate.
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Tinos, Komi, Festival of the St. John the Baptist
The Parish Church of Komi is dedicated to the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, where, on the eve of the festival in his honor, a vesper service is performed. Just next to the church is a large square with plane trees and the old laundry space of the village where housewives used to make…
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Herakleia, Festival of St. John the Baptist
The most important event on this small island of Herakleia is the feast of St. John the Baptist, which takes place on 29 August in a cave with stalactites and stalagmites.
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Karpathos, Lakki, Ai Giannis Festival
The monastery of Ai Giannis in Lakki is nestled within a cave at Cape Vroukounta, and its festival is celebrated on August 28, lasting two days and two nights. Locals begin their journey on the eve of the festival, either on foot from Avlona or by boat from Diafani. Their donkeys are laden with…
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Paros, Ampelas, St. Fanourios Festival
Ampelas is a small fishing village with a picturesque port. Along the beachfront are taverns that mainly serve fresh fish and seafood. It is a village of great beauty, located roughly 3km east of Naousa.
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Patmos, Arki, Festival of the Virgin Mary
On the island of Arki, nine days after the Assumption of Virgin Mary (August the 23rd), the famous Panagia festival takes place, with many visitors flocking to the event. The feast takes place on the island’s square and goes on until the early morning hours with wine, live music, and dancing.
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Tinos, Marlas, Festival of Kyra Xeni
The church of Kyra Xeni is an important 18th-century religious monument and is a protected heritage site. It is located 2 km east of Marlas village, which is built amphitheatrically on the slopes of Mt Profitis Elias of Panormos, and enjoys a splendid view. According to tradition, early 18th-century captain Kosmas was passing by the…
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Milos, Kipou, Festival of the Virgin Mary
The inhabitants of Milos, maintaining the customs and traditions, organize festivals every year, where everyone is welcome to participate, to taste traditional appetizers, but also traditional dishes of Milos.
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Milos, Trypiti, Festival of the Virgin Mary the Faneromeni
The inhabitants of Milos, maintaining the customs and traditions, organize festivals every year, where everyone is welcome to participate, to taste traditional appetizers, but also traditional dishes of Milos.