Carnival Time in 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.

See pictures from one of the world's largest Mardi Gras celebrations and the biggest parade in Greece.

When is Carnival Season in Greece? Find out the dates for Greek Mardi Gras.

Extensive digital archive of Carnival materials from celebrations in Patras dating back to the 1860s. In Greek and English.

Extensive site on the Patras Carnival, including its origins, information on the origin of carnival in general, and a breakdown of the usual events and their meanings.

Photo-rich pages devoted to the Carnival celebrations in this Cretan city.

Get a taste of Carnival season in a smaller town in this video shot by Ricardo Gravioli.

A look at this lovely city, plus a bit on the Carnival.

Enjoy an inexpensive visit to Xanthi with this four-day tour during the best days of Carnival.

Find out what Apokrias means for your vacation in Greece.