Carnival in Greece

You are invited to the biggest party!

Imagine the biggest party you've ever seen. Join in a forbidden festival. Wander through the streets, playing pranks. Add loud music and some thousands of participants dressed in you-name-it costumes floating the streets.

Under the auspices of the Carnival King, you are welcome!

- Patras. The “king” of carnivals in Greece is here!

Patrinó karnavali is the largest event of its kind in Greece and one of the biggest in Europe.

- If you find yourself in Central Greece during the carnival festive season, you should definitely attend Tyrnavos Carnival, a “rebellious” little town in the Plain of Thessaly.

- Now, up to Northeastern Greece, in Xanthi Carnival! Over 40 cultural associations participate in the Carnival program and set up their stalls in the streets of the city to wine and dine the guests with plenty of local wine and delicacies.

- Want more? Let’s go to the place where Carnival festivities and Venetian tradition meet. Every year in Rethymno, for almost a whole month, the city plays host to a succession of fun-filled celebrations, bringing together locals and visitors who participate in this carnival because they love to enjoy every moment of their lives.

When the carnival festive season is over, the period of fasting until Easter begins. Take the opportunity to enjoy the first day of spring in the nicest way possible, joining in with Clean Monday celebrations - a day of joy and excitement in Greece and one of the most anticipated days of the year! On this day old traditional customs are brought to life again. Take a look  at the events all over Greece and make the choice that most takes your fancy.