Festival trip guides

During Holy Week, Alcúdia turns into a stage of candlelit processions through the old town and the Port. Learn where the ceremonies happen, what the atmosphere is like, and how to observe them with respect.

Semana Santa in Almería brings nearly thirty processions, hooded penitents, and the iconic Encounter at Plaza Emilio Pérez. This guide helps you plan your visit, understand the schedule, and enjoy the festivities like a local.

Planning to experience Semana Santa in Arrecife? This guide covers the key processions like the Mantillas and Señor de la Burritas, explains the movable dates, and gives practical tips on accommodation, transport, and local customs.

Spain’s festivals are a year-round draw, from the fiery ninots of Las Fallas to the solemn processions of Semana Santa. This guide breaks down the country’s most iconic celebrations by season, explains which ones welcome visitor participation, and offers practical tips for planning a respectful and memorable trip.

Every July 27, the Feast of Agios Panteleimon is marked in the Elounda area with a memorial service at the island church of Spinalonga, where lepers once lived. This guide covers the saint’s story, the feast’s religious significance, and how to visit the church and island from Elounda.

The Ancient Theatre of Delphi, set high above the Sanctuary of Apollo, offers one of Greece's most dramatic performance settings. This practical guide covers the site's history, the steep climb to reach it, what to expect from its stone seating, and how to prepare for weather and terrain—so you can focus on the performance, not the logistics.

Antiparos hosts several religious feasts and a summer festival that draw crowds each year. This guide helps you choose where to stay—whether in the lively Chora or a quieter beach area—and explains when to book, plus why neighboring Paros makes a handy backup base.

Antiparos, a small Cycladic island, packs its calendar with religious feasts, traditional rituals, athletic races, and musical gatherings. Whether you want to witness the Klidonas fire ritual, join a saint's day panigiri, or run a half marathon, timing your visit around these events adds a cultural layer to your trip. This guide outlines the recurring events, explains how to plan, and offers practical tips for respectful participation.

Antiparos, the small Cycladic island, comes alive in summer with traditional panigiria—village festivals honoring saints, filled with music, dancing, and local food. This guide covers the key feasts, from the three-day Agia Marina harbor celebration to the boat-accessible Panagia Faneromeni, and explains how to find exact dates and plan your trip.

Plan your trip to Argostoli around its cultural highlights, including summer festivals, religious processions, open-air concerts, and traditional walks. This guide explains the rhythm of local celebrations and how to confirm current details.

Athens celebrates Christmas from St Nicholas Day on December 6 to Epiphany on January 6, a full month of festivities. Enjoy festive lights at Syntagma Square, shop at Christmas markets, taste melomakarona and kourabiedes, and join New Year's Eve fireworks over the Acropolis.

Plan your summer trip to the Athens Epidaurus Festival, where ancient drama echoes in two storied venues: the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens and the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in the Peloponnese. Learn how to attend performances, get tickets, and combine theatre with archaeological exploration.