Xefrena local festivals, colorful parades, parties in the streets of the city, clubbing… within the walls traditionally kouloyma, chartaetoi in blue background, walks in the countryside, family gatherings, vlachikoi marriages, fanciful costumes, mini and maxi Escapes…
Whatever your brings to mind the last weekend of Carnival, as they latrefete - or varieste-traditional customs, it is true that the first three days of the year is, officially, fact - which does not seem to pass by unnoticed anyone.
Whether So, you think to honour deliveries, participating in any of the popular carnivals in the country, either looking for alternative ideas destinations free of massive celebrations this weekend has something for everyone. We put ideas. You simply prepare suitcases.
The Thrace this year put our glasses with exceptional laografikes events. The carnival and Xanthi, one of the oldest and traditional Greece, organised than ever, with concerts, latin party, and theatrical performances, leading throughout the city since the beginning of time, to live an endless celebration of tradition and culture.
The Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning will be carried out two major parades, with chariots and music will xeprovodisoun and this year the Carnival with burning "Tzarou" Sunday afternoon on the bridge of the river Kosynthou over big air from fireworks. Finally, Monday will begin with Sarakosti kouloyma, traditional dances and other local customs.
For your stay propose a 4-star hotel Z Palace (tel: 25410 64411) and Elena Hotel (tel. 25410 63901).
Patras Carnival: Classic and beloved
In Patras, on the other, held each year in most large carnival. Just a lot foititokosmos just the short distance from Athens, Patras carnival brings together thousands of people flood the streets and squares.
From Friday morning to launch events such as live chess, parties and concerts, which will take place in two large squares, the Three Allies and Georgiou A '. At 22:00, everyone will be directed to the municipal theatre Apollo, which will be dancing the mayor of Patras with the theme "One evening in the opera" (Un ballo in maschera).
Saturday around 18:00 will start from the Papaflessa Podarati Night Parade, which will result in the Municipal Theatre for the year's Bourmpoyli 3. Great day but Sunday, the morning after the karnavalistes will come rushing to the Web Hidden Treasures, after the traditional Grand Parade, although after the St. Nicholas for the burning of Karnavalou and fee for the 4 th Bourmpoyli. Ouf! What day too!
The hotels are proposing is the 5-star Primarolia Art Hotel (tel. 2610 624900) and Poseidon Palace (tel 2610 241313).
Rethymniotiko Carnival: Apokria island with aroma
One of the most important Karnavalia Greece, and even more of Crete, is that of Rethymno, and this year was organized with more passion and fun. 5,000 karnavalistes estimated that this year will lead Great Parade on Sunday with crews and the coaches, and each evening will be a different, xefreno party from participating groups. It is worth the visit because no one from the Rethemniotiko Carnival, showing a distinct identity of its human resources and promote the long history of the rich tradition of Rethymno.
One particular proposal for your stay there is the Hotel Veneto (tel. 28310 56 634), in the centre of Rethymno.
Carnival in the Ionian islands: When the madness goes to the mountains
Large and striking out carnivals and the Ionian islands. More specifically, the island will be again this year Lixouriotiko Carnival, in a celebration with chariots, dance and philharmonic bands, which will be completed here with the burning of karnavalou. The tradition meets the trelokefalonitika kalampouria and fun off.
For your stay in Kefalonia we suggest the 3 star Ionian Plaza (tel: 26710 25581) and the Tourist (tel: 26710 22510) and two in Argostoli.
Equally fun is to be the carnival in Zakynthos. Improvised dances and plays are played in the squares from maskaremenous men, and Sunday, along with Karnavalou proved to be very funny and "Funeral Mask", with "thlimmenous' relatives to lead to unforeseen developments!
In Zakynthos you can stay in 4 star Palatino (tel: 26950 27780) or also 4-star, Zante Maris (tel. 26950 49405). Both are very close to the city.
Carnival in Naoussa: "Boules" and "Genitsaroi" sernoun dance
NAOUSA, Carnival is separate. The city celebrates the Apokria with Boules and Genitsarous, a tradition rooted in history, tradition and their heroic struggles. Unlike other parts of Greece, the Carnival here is not marked by "chaos", but a formal structured process of preparation of handmade uniforms and travel of the karnavalistes will follow. At the same time, Carnival Sunday and Monday, Net roads filled with traditional dishes, desserts and local wine and the celebration turns into a big fagopoti.
For your stay there, we recommend Villa Anthemia (tel: 23320 43480) and Esperides Spa Hotel (tel. 23320 20250).
Skyriano Carnival: Carnival traditions with the past and ... future
Another island worth visiting this weekend is the Skyros. The Skyrianes Carnival distinguished mainly for the transit trio of "old rival", "korelas" and "franc". This is a very old custom, with traditional handmade uniforms, comprising exclusively men.
The three groups involved in a mysterious dance, reminiscent Dionysiako mystery, under the sounds of koudoynion, which hang from the "old" and the whistling of the shell, holding the "Franks". The feast keeps all evening, where most participants and girls, dressed in traditional uniforms spring, and completed the Net Monday, with kouloyma.
On Skyros, you can stay at the hotel Nefeli (tel: 22220 91964) located in the town of the island.
Amfissa: A night with the ghosts
The last Saturday of Carnival, for Amfissa, the night of ghosts. The spirits who talaiporousan, upon delivery, the tanners in the region, xechynontai on the streets keeping switched dades, while "koudoynades" trying to xorkisoun. Meanwhile, the stoicheio of Charmainas accompanied the descends from the "Kolokythous the Rema" and square in the upper reaches of Amfissa. He turns around in the streets mougkrizontas and dragging chains.
On Sunday morning feast held in the square of Itea, while the afternoon will have the opportunity to watch the parade of floats in the main streets of town. On Monday, Net, do not forget to visit the neighbouring Galaxidi, a… alefropolemo drop.
For your stay, one of the best choices are 5-star Villa Olympia (tel: 22650 41810) and the traditional Galaxa (tel: 22650 41620) - both in Galaxidi.
Kalavrita: Painting with the colors of nature
Cross some of the most beautiful natural landscapes of the Peloponnese with the cog, enjoy homemade cuisine restaurants in the region, myitheite the secrets of the most popular winter sport in the ski resort, explore the stone-built narrow streets and admire the historical monuments of the city.
Kalavrita offered for winter trips, and refrain just three hours from Athens and is the ideal destination for both peripeteiodis and… breaks loose - depending on the activities you choose.
Exceptional homemade specialties local cuisine will try to "Oinomageireion the Spitiko" (tel: 26920 24260), while staying one of the best choices are the four-star hotel Chelmos (tel: 26920 29222).
Pelion: Anavasi mountain Centaurs
The summer home of the gods rather Olympion you do not have specific recommendations. The kataprasines slopes, running water, stone-built alleys crossing anengichta from time villages, traditional hostels, old mansions, the hospitality of its residents have given - and not unfairly-in Pelion description of the all-weather destination.
Choose a base for some of the larger villages, as the Portaria or Tsagarada, and explore the surrounding area without a program - are also so many points that will make you stop to admire the scenery, to drink a coffee in chovoli with the locals or enjoy exquisite dishes of local cuisine, anyway, will leave outside the programme.
Although the finding shelter in Pelion is unlikely to your difficult, we suggest for your stay in the guest house Athanasaki Portaria (tel: 24280 99235, from 70 per double) and Lost in Monokero Tsagarada (tel: 24260 49930 , From 80 per double).
Nafplion: Romantic strolls in the alleys
Something less than two hours away from Athens, the ancient capital of the newly created ever Greek state charms visitors with air time on the market, the picturesque neighborhoods of the historical sights and, of course, lively nightlife.
Far from boring is another town, Nafplion has all the advantages of a city with a strong life, many attractions, interesting market and a wealth of entertainment choices, being free from defects - see intolerable overcrowding, lack of green and frenireis rhythms of life.
Although a three-day in Nafplio is not enough to feel that "chortasate" this beautiful city, during which he will have the opportunity to make your first contact or remember - and xanaanakalypsete-everything you goitefsan previous occasions . Climb the 299 steps up the Castle of Nafplion, explore the labyrinthine complex, historic interior, periplanitheite the alleys of the city, pass - weather permitting-with varkaki face, the Bourtzi and dance until proias in one of the many bars of the centre.
For your stay, we suggest the polytelestata Nafplia Palace (tel: 27520 28981, from 170 per double) and Amphitrion (tel: 27520 70700, from 155 per double).
Zagorochoria: "Physics" feeling for ... adventure
Forty-six beautiful villages, framed by kataprasines slopes, running water, imposing gorges and traditional, stone-built bridges, Zagorohoria are one of the most beautiful, and less influenced by mass tourism, corners of the country.
Unless we decide to… expand slightly the three-day, and to stay longer, we would suggest you stay in the western Zagori, which brings together some of the most popular, and perhaps goiteftikotera, villages in the region, such as Papingo, Aristi and Viko , Which govern the valley Voidomatis.
The same river is one of the mageftikoteres images of the region, but also the ideal backdrop not only for pezoporikes routes and trips but also for extreme sports. Other attractions in the region is Drakolimni and ovires, small ponds formed by the stream Rogkovo between the two settlements of Papigo.
One of the best choices stay in the region is Aristi Mountain Resort, a complex of stone buildings with a magnificent view of the ravine Voidomatis (tel: 26530 41330, from 100 per double).
One of the most popular weekend destinations, due to its proximity to Athens - but not only-the Halkida has to offer visitors more than they seem at first glance.
Make your first trip slated next to the beach this morning - will return anyway evening, when the region-vibrant, enjoy a coffee with sea view in Mostar and then head into Castle Kanithou, agnantefei the city from on high or in the cavalry group is on the road to the Lilantio field.
At midday, fresh fish and seafood by the sea in "Dolphins", the "Maistrali" but also "Tsaf". In no case do not forget a ride on the old bridge, to admire the inexplicable, so far, a phenomenon of water inflate for six consecutive hours and then subside, but a visit to the famous "red house".
The archaeological site of Eretria is something less than half an hour from the city centre, and definitely worth a visit, and from here you can spend with ferry in Oropos, for a different route to return. For your stay in Tripoli propose a 4-star hotel Best Western Lucy (tel. 22210 23831-4).
