#GreekFestivals

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Although only one festival of this name is attested and that in the region of Marathon (Parker, Polytheism 479), it does seem likely, given the existence of a month called Poseidion, that at one time a major festival of that name existed in Attica. Since the 8th of each month is dedicated to Poseidon, the best guess is that such a festival would have been held on 8 Poseidion (December 9 in 2024).

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Best Places to Visit in Patras, Greece: A Guide for U.S. Travelers

Are you dreaming of exploring Greece's gateway to the Peloponnese? Patras, with its ancient ruins, lively festivals, and vibrant atmosphere, awaits you. This guide is designed for U.S. travelers eager to experience the charm and history of one of Greece's most important cities. From historic landmarks to beautiful beaches, Patras has something for everyone. 🏛️🇬🇷 📍 Discover the wonders of Patras: Best Places to Visit in Patras, Greece - A Guide for U.S. Travelers

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It’s Greek Fest weekend! 🇬🇷 . . #greekfood #greekfestival #allthepastries (at Greek Fest Knoxville) https://www.instagram.com/p/B27LTtKg8mp/?igshid=1951yoj6r3oji

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Who is feeling some Greek? We are ready for all that food! 

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Greek fest #greek #greekfestival https://www.instagram.com/p/CkBu2G0P58F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Let me tell you. if you ever thought about going to the Portland Greek Festival, this is your sign to go next year! We’ve been going since 2015 and plan on going till 3015. We’ll as long as we’re alive. 😏 #greekfestival #bestfriendmemories #gaypdx #portlandgreekfestival https://www.instagram.com/p/CjYOGyEr3yv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Herodus theatre in the summer

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I had a fun time getting my Greek on at the Greek Festival. Of course, I got my most favorite dessert in the world loukoumades. It's one of those desserts that is hard to replicate at home. The little old Greek Yia Yia’s know how to make them the best. I think they keep it at a secret. Oh well. #opa #greek #greekfestival #loukoumades #🇬🇷 Today's video features products from: @officialtamadrums @sabiancymbals_official @bigfatsnaredrum @kbrakes_usa @visionarydrum @ninjakickpercussion @tnr_products @innovationpercussion @cympad @drumkubes @kickport @spinbal @snareweight @cherryhilldrums @meinlpercussion @drumtacs #drumheadspod #drums #drummer #asheville #ashevegas #northcarolina #nc #828isgreat #percussion #music #musician #drumming #drumfam #ashevillenc #gopro #bateria #drumlife #drummerlife #tama #photography #instadrums #instagramer #rhythm #groove #assumecontrol (at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoSpKIUBPp1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mt9dtyek7wpd

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Patras, Greece: The Gateway to the Peloponnese

Patras, located in the northern Peloponnese, is known for its vibrant festivals, rich history, and stunning views of the Gulf of Patras. Whether you're exploring the medieval castle or enjoying the famous Patras Carnival, this city offers a lively and cultural experience. 🎉🏛️

📍 Explore Patras’s best places: Best Places to Visit in Patras, Greece

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Aegina, the island near Athens ideal also during winter

is a beautiful Saronic Greek island, ideal for a weekend or a day trip away from Athens. Fresh air, crystal clear sea waters, lovely beaches and a beautiful promenade at the seafront at the port are the essentials things to forget everything and travel in a charming atmosphere. Located only 45 minutes by ferry and 1,5 hour by boat from Athens, Aegina is a heaven on earth, an authentic island that is typically an Athens island, a part of a large city, which however can offer to its visitors everything that an island of the Aegean Sea has to offer. Next time you come to Athens, don't miss this great excursion that makes you feel like having traveled in an exotic place.

The Saronic Islands are the next best thing in Greek tourism because they can easily be combined with a city break in Athens. Explore the closest of them and get ready for an amazing experience even during winter. Because Aegina has numerous things to do and significant historical sites, it is a top destination in Greece for vacation in the fall.

What to do

The port and capital of Aegina is a gorgeous coastal town with neoclassical houses, traditional taverns by the sea and vivid nightlife. Don't miss out in the beautiful, well-preserved neoclassical Aegina Town the walk from the port until the open-air cinema of Akrogiali. After 8 o'clock p.m. in the summer, the main road turns into a pedestrian, and you can walk undistracted before watching a movie by the sea and under the stars. The best time to enjoy

Aegina Town is on evenings, when the sunset colours the harbour with pink and orange hues, and the small white church at the edge of the jetty is in perfect contrast to the whole picture like a painting. Have a stroll in front of the town, by the sea, and then, you can drink coffee or a cocktail in one of the numerous cafés and bars or eat in a traditional seafood tavern, overlooking the Saronic Gulf.

Another interesting spot on the island is the town of Agia Marina, on the southern-eastern side of the island. In a close distance to the temple of Aphaea, Agia Marina is a touristic resort, where you can spend an ideal day with your family in the long sandy beach with the shallow waters, and then eat in the nice fishing village there. In addition to the main beach, there are also many beach bars in the small coves around the village.

The cosy fishing village of Perdika, on the southern side of the island, with Greek taverns by the sea with fresh fish, caiques and the hospitable locals is the best option to forget being so close to Athens.  Moreover, from there, you can make a day excursion to the green islet of Moni just across Perdika and swim in emerald waters in a scenery away from the crowds.

The lighthouse, on the road to Souvala, the second port of Aegina on the northern side of the island, is the best spot to watch the sunset. Sitting at the edge of the peninsula in the district of Plakakia, near the white chapel is a magnificent way to explore the hidden beauty of Saronic Gulf.

Don't miss out, if you visit Aegina in September, the Fistiki (=pistachio) Fest, a major festive event, which wants to promote the cultivation of this unique product on Aegina. The pistachio of Aegina entered the list of products with Protected Designation of Origin thanks to its fame with the name of the island and its unique flavour that is different from other places. The Fistiki Fest is the largest commercial and economic event in the area with more than 20,000 visitors. The visitors will find there sweet and salty gastronomic delicacies from pistachio as well as creations of pottery, jewellery, craft and arts in green and fuchsia colours, the colours of the pistachio.

Historical sites

Ancient Temple of AphaeaThe ancient temple of Aphaea is built in a stunning location on the top of a hill, inside a forest of pine trees, has a magnificent view of the Aegean Sea. The well-preserved temple of Aphaea is located within a sanctuary complex dedicated to the goddess Aphaea. This great Doric temple was built in the 6th century B.C. over the remains of an earlier temple. It is one of the best-preserved temples in Greece, and you will be impressed by the beauty of the landscape and the history of the place. The temple of Aphaea is located in the same distance from Acropolis and the temple of Poseidon in Sounio, creating thus an equilateral triangle. Aegina played an important role as a city-state during ancient times, and thus this temple is one of the most glorious testaments of this flourishing past.

The Monastery of Saint NektariosThe monastery, where Saint Nektarios lived and died in the 20th century, is the place, which makes Aegina one of the most significant religious destinations not only in Greece but also in whole Orthodox Europe. Saint Nektarios is the patron saint of Aegina and was a priest, who was sanctified only 50 years ago, is one of the few Greek saints of the modern times.

Paliachora and the Byzantine churches near the monastery of Saint Nektarios, there is a wide area on the mountain, which is called Paliachora and has numerous small, stone-built Byzantine churches from the 12th century. If the weather is not hot, you can hike on the mountain and explore the hidden churches everywhere.

The ancient olive groves. The ancient olive grove near the fishing village of Perdika has olive trees that are more than 400 years old. If you visit it, you will be impressed by the size of the trees that reflects their age. In addition to Paliachora, this is a very interesting stroll you can make during autumn, winter and spring when the temperature is mild.

Kolona and the Archaeological MuseumNear Aegina Town, there are the ruins of the Neolithic settlement of the island (2,500-2,000 B.C.) as well as of the ancient temple of Apollo (6th century B.C.). The ancient site is very interesting, but worth visiting is also the location with a small beach full of pine trees under the hill with the column of the temple imposing the whole scenery.

Beaches

Aegina, as a Saronic island, has small beaches full of tamarisk and pine trees with crystal clear waters, ideal for families thanks to their shallow waters as well as for youngsters thanks to their vivid beach bars.The beach of Aeginitissa is the must place in Aegina to have fun, meet new people, drink cocktails by the sea and spend moments on the beach until late. Near the beach, the tavern of Aeginitissa literally by the sea has delicious mezedes and very hospitable people. Organised beaches nearby are also the beaches of Marathon with beautiful beach bars. A few kilometers from Aeginitissa, are located the best beaches of Aegina. They are situated on the southern side of the island. Near the lovely fishing village Perdika, you can find 3 beaches (Klima, Sarpas and Kleidi) with soft white sand and emerald waters that will remind you of the Cyclades.

The beach of Agia Marina is, as abovementioned, a golden organised beach with umbrellas and sunbeds, perfect for families, while the distance from Aegina Town to Souvala on the northern side is full of small coves with unorganised beaches with crystal waters. There, in the area of Plakakia, there is also an organised beach near the house of Kazantzakis, which is ideal to relax and enjoy the view of Peloponnese in front of you.

Off-the-beaten-path

Visitors should keep an eye out for the houses of legendary artistic figures, such as Nikos Kazantzakis, Yiannis Moralis, Nikos Nikolaou and Christos Kapralos on Kazantzakis Avenue in the area of Plakakia, the most artistic and elegant district just 3 km away from Aegina port. Aegina's Folklore Museum is definitely worth the visit as well for its collection as for the neoclassical building built in 1928 that hosts it. Don't forget to visit the Christos Kapralos Museum, which extends over six rooms at the prominent sculptor's former studio in the Plakakia Area. It hosts a considerable part of his body of work. The iconic Tower of Markelos, which was erected in 1802 and used during the rule of Ioannis Kapodistrias to house the public treasury and military headquarters, is a jewel of the old city.

Pachia Rachi is a settlement at the foot of Mount Ellanion, which is Aegina's highest mountain, that features cobblestone pathways and a magnificent sea view. Watching the sunset from there is just breathtaking. Mount Ellanion is also interesting for its ancient trails, such as the trail from Sfentouri to Eleonas, the walking route from Marathonas Beach to Pachia Rachi or the trail from there to the Monastery of Panagia Chrysoleontissa. If you love hiking, try also the eastern part of the island by heading north from the village of Anitseo or take the route that begins at Mesagros and ends at the temple of Aphaea.

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#greekfestival #chilling #gyros (at Norfolk Greek Festival)

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St Sophia’s Greek Festival #greek #stsophiagreekfestival #dance #opal #miami #flordia #greekfestival #culture #greekdance

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Ancient theatre of Epidavrus