The ‘Old News’ section contains a few of the dozens of information blogs we posted on what were at the time upcoming events, including beach parties, concerts, traditional feasts, news items and much more, archived for those who would like to revisit their past Greek island holiday experiences.
The Natura Beach Bar is the venue for a concert by the renowned Greek singer Konstantinos Nazis on Saturday, August 29. Konstantinos has released over 20 singles and has appeared on the Greek X Factor show, finishing 7th. The Event starts at 21:30. Tickets at the door are 14€. www.naturabeach bar.com The Natura Beach Bar […]
The Limenaria Cultural Association “Palataki” is holding a traditional festival on Thursday, August 20. The festival will be held at the old harbour, below the Palataki in Limenaria. Entertainment will include the band “Ta Bratimia” and traditional dance groups. The event starts at 20:00. Free to attend.
The feast day of Dormition, also known as Assumption Day, is the principal feast day of the Virgin Mother Mary in Greece, when, according to Christian tradition, God assumed the Virgin Mary into heaven following her death, leading to the celebration. It is celebrated annually in Greece on August 15 and is an official public […]
For those who would like to visit a traditional Greek village, we recommend a trip to Theologos in the mountains to the south of the island. This pretty village was once the capital, with its myriad small alleyways, traditional schist-roofed houses, a folklore museum and a stream running below the village. One of the most […]
On Friday, August 7, the 11th Port Festival of Thassos will be held in the seaside village of Skala Kallirachi. The headline performer is the famous Greek singer Peggy Zina. Peggy made her recording debut in 1995 with her self-titled album “Peggy Zina”. She has since released twelve studio albums and is a high-profile artist […]
On Monday, July 27, the Monastery of Saint Panteleimon will hold its annual feast. The Monastery is situated at an altitude of 770 m above the traditional village of Mikro Kazaviti. Although the festivities are spread over four days, the main celebration day is on Monday. The food and festivities include the serving of “Klubani” […]
On Friday, July 17, the village of Kallirachi will be holding a festival of traditional music and dance. The event will be held on the village primary school grounds and starts at 21:30. Kallirachi is located on the island’s west coast in the foothills above Skala Kallirachi. All are welcome. Entrance fee 3€.
The Cultural Association of Limenaria, “Kastro”, invites all on Friday, July 31, at 20:30 to celebrate the festival of “August Mr August” in the village of Kalyvia. The festival looks back at a time when communities celebrated the changing of the seasons. The end of July each year sees the completion of the grain harvest […]
The Cultural Association of the village of Theologos invites all on Friday, July 31, at 21:00 to celebrate the annual festival of “August Mr August”. The festival looks back at a time when communities celebrated the changing of the seasons. The end of July each year sees the completion of the grain harvest and the […]
