This year’s Easter is just around the corner and constitutes every year one excellent opportunity for a short and pleasant break, which will bring you closer to family, friends and church. After all, enjoying the Greek nature in the spring fills us all with euphoria and mental upliftment.The protagonists of the days are the customs and manners that revive in various corners of the country and enchant locals and visitors.The best way to see the Greek beauty of the period is to travel somewhere by car. They follow top ten Greek destinationsknown for their special Easter events, which you can choose if you want to take advantage of the holidays:
Suggestions for Easter excursions in Greece:
Traditionally:
Leonid: picturesque town in Arcadia, combines mountain and sea. It is famous for its Easter customs, such as the “Burning of Judas”.
Stemnitsa: mountain village in Arcadia, with rich history and tradition. Here you can watch the procession of the Epitaphion and taste traditional dishes.
Vytina: picturesque village in Arcadia, built at an altitude of 1000 meters. Ideal for hiking and exploring nature.
Islands:
Corfu: it is famous for its Easter customs, such as the “Litany of the Figures”.
Syros: cosmopolitan island with rich history and tradition. Here you can watch the procession of the Epitaph in the alleys of Ermoupoli.
Hydra: picturesque island with stone houses and picturesque alleys. Ideal for relaxation and seclusion.
Alternatively:
Pelion: beautiful mountain with traditional villages, forests and hiking trails.
Zagorochoria: picturesque villages in Epirus, with stone houses and wooden bridges. Ideal for hiking and exploring nature.
Monasteries: Greece is full of beautiful monasteries, built in picturesque locations. You can visit a monastery to spend a quiet and spiritual Easter.
Before booking your tour, make sure to:
The availability of accommodation and tickets.
The weather in the area you want to visit.
The customs and traditions of the place you are going to.
Happy Holidays!
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