The church of Panagia Lagouvarda or Fidoussa (of the snakes) is located in the mountainside village of Markopoulo around 30km from Argostoli.…
Religious festivals
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Updated weekly as information is received. At the time of publishing all of the following events are correct but also subject to…
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Cave of the Nymphs (Melissani Cave) – Karavomylos, Sami Travel to a mythical and magical world and into the subterranean treasure that…
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Melomakarona and Kourabiedes are traditional desserts prepared primarily during the Christmas holiday season. Kourabiedes are sweet white buttery, crunchy cookies and Melomakarona…
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The Βarcarolle (or Varkarolla) Festival is held every year on the 24th of August in the beautiful village of Assos as well as…
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The 25th of March is, for us the Greeks, a double celebration, both historical and religious, commemorating the start of the War of…
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This old tradition some say comes from the Venetians of the 16th century who used to throw all their old and useless objects and…
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Monastery of Mother of God-“Themata” was built in the 11th century on the slope of Agia Dinati near Makriotika, just 6 km from…
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All the most important festivals and events of Kefalonia have religious connotations. Orthodox religion and Christianity form the basis of Greek culture and…
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All the most important festivals and events of Kefalonia have religious connotations. Orthodox religion (almost all the population) and Christianity form the…