Carnival Time in Greece
Patras, Xanthi, and other cities in Greece go all out for the pre-Lent festival known elsewhere as Mardi Gras. Join in the fun!
Carnival in Athens, Greece
Carnival in Athens, Greece is a don't-miss experience which gets better every year. If you're in Athens for Carnival, you may not have to find it - Carnival may find you with dozens of events scheduled throughout Athens, but primarily in the Plaka and Acropolis area.
Carnival in Athens, Greece is a don't-miss experience which gets better every year. If you're in Athens for Carnival, you may not have to find it - Carnival may find you with dozens of events scheduled throughout Athens, but primarily in the Plaka and Acropolis area.
Patras Carnival
Patras Carnival Pictures -
Patras Carnival Pictures -
Patras Carnival
Patras Carnival Pictures -
Patras Carnival Pictures -
Greek Mardi Gras
When is Carnival Season in Greece? Find out the dates for Greek Mardi Gras.
When is Carnival Season in Greece? Find out the dates for Greek Mardi Gras.
Greek Carnival Dates
Find the dates for the Greek Carnival season for 2006, 2007, and beyond.
Find the dates for the Greek Carnival season for 2006, 2007, and beyond.
Rethmino, Crete - Carnival
Photo-rich pages devoted to the Carnival celebrations in this Cretan city.
Photo-rich pages devoted to the Carnival celebrations in this Cretan city.
Greek Folk Art Museum Carnival Festivity
Fun celebration at the Greek Folk Art Museum in Athens, showing many live recreations of carnival traditions from around Greece. Great for families but fun for all.
Fun celebration at the Greek Folk Art Museum in Athens, showing many live recreations of carnival traditions from around Greece. Great for families but fun for all.
Carnival in Central Macedonia
Information on the festival in Northern Greece, including Neapolis, Naoussa, and Polygyros (Chalkidiki area). From the GNTO.
Information on the festival in Northern Greece, including Neapolis, Naoussa, and Polygyros (Chalkidiki area). From the GNTO.
Carnival in Eastern Macedonia
Ancient Thracian customs meet Christian celebrations at the town of Serres.
Ancient Thracian customs meet Christian celebrations at the town of Serres.
Carnival in Ipiros
Celebrations in Ioannina, a favorite city, and elsewhere in the surrounding countryside. In Arta and Preveza, the women rule the Carnival and control the celebrations.
Celebrations in Ioannina, a favorite city, and elsewhere in the surrounding countryside. In Arta and Preveza, the women rule the Carnival and control the celebrations.
Carnival in Rethymno, Crete (Kriti)
A vigorous celebration is picking up more steam each year at Rethymno on Crete.
A vigorous celebration is picking up more steam each year at Rethymno on Crete.
Carnival Customs - Rethymno
From the Rethymno official website, a look at the Carnival.
From the Rethymno official website, a look at the Carnival.
Carnival In Messinia -
Scroll down for carnival information for Methoni, Kalamata, and Messini, all of which have interesting customs and folklore.
Scroll down for carnival information for Methoni, Kalamata, and Messini, all of which have interesting customs and folklore.
Carnival in Sterea Ellada
An easy drive from Athens, several towns in this area are reviving or continuing Carnival customs, especially active in Leivadia (Levadia, Lebadia.)
An easy drive from Athens, several towns in this area are reviving or continuing Carnival customs, especially active in Leivadia (Levadia, Lebadia.)
Carnival in the Ionian Islands
Often gentle weather at Carnival makes these islands popular. Check what's on for Kerkyra (Corfu) and Zakynthos. From the festival-loving folks at GNTO.
Often gentle weather at Carnival makes these islands popular. Check what's on for Kerkyra (Corfu) and Zakynthos. From the festival-loving folks at GNTO.
Carnival in the Peloponnese
Almost all of the Peloponesos celebrates Carnival in some way, with Patras drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. You can even get hung, symbolically, in Messina, in memory of the death of a brave Greek interpreter of dreams who told the Sultan what was coming.
Almost all of the Peloponesos celebrates Carnival in some way, with Patras drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. You can even get hung, symbolically, in Messina, in memory of the death of a brave Greek interpreter of dreams who told the Sultan what was coming.
Carnival in the Sporades Islands
Dress like a wild animal in Skyros and remember Dionysos on Skopelos with these interesting interpretations of Carnival.
Dress like a wild animal in Skyros and remember Dionysos on Skopelos with these interesting interpretations of Carnival.
Carnival in Thessalia
Unabashedly phallic, this carnival celebration in Tyrnavos (see below) is wild fun.
Unabashedly phallic, this carnival celebration in Tyrnavos (see below) is wild fun.
Carnival in Thraki
Revival of the "Bey" - a satirical celebration - sets apart the activities in Didymoteicho. From GNTO.
Revival of the "Bey" - a satirical celebration - sets apart the activities in Didymoteicho. From GNTO.
Carnival in Western Macedonia
Colder Northern Greece weather makes fire-lighting a part of many Macedonian Carnival celebrations. From the GNTO.
Colder Northern Greece weather makes fire-lighting a part of many Macedonian Carnival celebrations. From the GNTO.
Carnival on Naxos
Pirates meet ancient rites on the island of Naxos in the Cyclades (Kyklades.
Pirates meet ancient rites on the island of Naxos in the Cyclades (Kyklades.
Major Carnival Celebrations in Greece
From the GNTO, information on the best and biggest celebrations.
From the GNTO, information on the best and biggest celebrations.
Patras - General Info
A look at this lovely city, plus a bit on the Carnival.
A look at this lovely city, plus a bit on the Carnival.
Dodecanese Islands - Carnival Celebrations
From GNTO, a look at the island "Mardi Gras" festival. Can you withstand a visit to the Popular Court Of Justice for Rudeness?
From GNTO, a look at the island "Mardi Gras" festival. Can you withstand a visit to the Popular Court Of Justice for Rudeness?
Xanthi Carnival Tour Package
Enjoy an inexpensive visit to Xanthi with this four-day tour during the best days of Carnival.
Enjoy an inexpensive visit to Xanthi with this four-day tour during the best days of Carnival.