Traditions

Sea Turtles
Visit some of the wonderful Greek beaches, which are home to the adorable Caretta turtles

Holy Week & Greek Easter
Feel the spirituality of Crete during the biggest religious holiday in the country

Greek Orthodox Easter & Holy Week
Santorini is the right place to see the most authentic and spiritual Greek traditions

The 9th Avenue International Food Festival
Try out some of the best food Hell's Kitchen can offer

Patras Carnival
A month-long Greek style fiesta in the city of Patras

Whitewashing Houses
Watch the locals paint their iconic houses white and blue every spring

Fig Season
Juicy, sweet, and fresh figs must be on your bucket list for Crete

New Year's Eve in Greece
Smash a pomegranate for good luck and welcome a plentiful New Year

Galaxidi Flour War Carnival
Even during Clean Monday, there is little chance to avoid getting really dirty

Olive Harvest
When visiting Crete during winter, witness and partake in the olive picking holidays

Spartathlon
One of the world's toughest races covers the distance from Athens to Sparta

Elos Chestnut Harvest and Festival
Sweet roasted chestnuts, a beautiful, elated atmosphere, and local spirits await you in Crete in the fall

Wild Greens (Horta)
Dreaming of long life and perfect skin? Try these delicious wild greens from Crete

Kalymnos Climbing Festival
Kalymnos island is a Mecca for climbers from all around the globe

Fira to Oia Walk (Caldera Trail)
Discover Santorini’s timeless charm and dramatic volcanic landscape on one of the most iconic hikes

Sardine Season
In fishermen's villages, people eat sardines every day, which is perhaps the secret to Greek longevity

Souvla
If you want to try the most delicious Cypriot souvla, be patient for three hours while the meat warms on the charcoal

Naoussa Carnival
An old Greek masquerade is recreated with precision and respect for traditions

Greek Easter Food
Lent is over and Greeks finally feast on lamb delicacies like Magirista, Arni Pashaulino, and Tsoureki

Wild Artichokes
This Greek delicacy is cheap, healthy, and really delicious

Saffron Harvest
Kozani Krokos Saffron from Greece is recognised as some of the finest in the world

Ouzo & Tsipouro Preparation
Both ouzo and tsipouro are considered as national spirits of Greece that represent its drinking culture

Taste of the Danforth
Enjoy the flavour of Greece at Canada's largest street festival

Nashville Greek Festival
Three days of delicious food and lively music and dancing

Chios Mastiha (Mastic)
A Greek elixir that cures diseases and complements desserts

Nightingales
The sounds of nature can be more impressive than a symphonic orchestra, especially if the solo belongs to nightingales

Epiphany & Blessing of the Waters
A symbolic and spectacular ending to the Christmas holidays

Greek Food Festival of Dallas
Three days of Greek music, dance and wonderful food

Annunciation Greek Festival
Lots of delicious food and excellent music in Kansas City, Missouri

Melomakarona—Greek Christmas Honey Cookies
Christmas in Greece won't be complete without these traditional festive sweets!

Kourampiedes (Kourabiethes)—Greek Christmas Butter Cookies
During Christmas vacation in Greece, try these delicious traditional butter cookies which look like small snowballs

Day of Ohi (Oxi)
Flower garlands and placards all over the streets signify the anniversary of Greece's historic declaration "No!"

Antipodes Festival
Enjoy Greek cuisine and its rich culture at the Lonsdale Street Festival organized by the Greek diaspora in Melbourne

Atlanta Greek Festival
A great celebration of Greek culture in the middle of Atlanta

Cooking Classes
Discover the flavors of Greece and bring home the taste of Santorini with every dish you create