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10th Port Festival, Thassos

The 10th Port Festival is to take place on Saturday, August 2 at the port area in Skala Kallarachi. The music festival will include renowned Greek musicians, Reni Morfi, Dimitris Bassis and Vicky Karatzoglou. The festival starts at 22:00 Ticket prices – Pre-sale 17€, on the door 20€. Skala Kallirachi is located on the west […]

Feast of Agios Panteleimon, Thassos

The Feast of Agios Panteleimon is celebrated on July 27th in a number of villages on the island, but primarily in the villages of Kazaviti and at the Saint’s Monastery situated above the villages. Agios Panteleimon is a significant religious festival, especially in Greece and other Orthodox Christian communities, honouring the life and martyrdom of […]

Klidonas, Thassos

On the evening of Monday, June 23, Thassos Town will be hosting a celebration of the ancient tradition of Klidonas. The event is being held at the Old Port, in front of the white building called Kalogeriko. The celebrations start at around 20:00. All are welcome and it is free to attend. The entertainment includes […]

5th Garlic Festival, Rhodes

The town of Kalavarda, located on the northwest coast of Rhodes between Kameiros and Fanes will be holding the 5th Garlic Festival on Saturday, June 21, starting at 20:00. The festival will include traditional music by the renowned Miltiadis Varouchakis. Further information on the festival will be posted once it is available. Free entrance. The […]

Wine Festival, Thassos

The 2nd Thassos Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, April 13 from 12:00 until 20:00. The venue for the festival will be the Kalogeriko, in the Old Harbour, Thassos Town (Limenas). There will be over 45 wineries taking part from across Greece as well as further afield. The Isalos Thassos Distillery and the first […]

Increase in Heat Related Deaths

As the latest research has confirmed, temperatures in Europe, especially in the south, are rising twice as fast as the global average, exacerbating the impact on health in the region. It was also found that over the period 2015-2021, 44-54% of heat-related mortality can be attributed to global warming, which accounts for an annual death rate […]

Maritime Festival Rhodes, October 25 – 28

The International Maritime Tourism Festival (ISTF) 2024 will take place in Rhodes from October 25th to October 28th. With the theme “Go Blue – Go Green – Go Smart”, ISTF 2024 is establishing itself as the biggest celebration of maritime tourism in Greece. This year’s festival promises a unique experience, promoting Greece as a leading […]

9th Rhodes Jazz Festival

Rhodes Medieval Town will be playing host to the 9th Rhodes Jazz Festival from September 27 – 29. The festival will be held in the ruins of the Church of Our Lady of the Bourg*, located on Pindarou Street in the medieval town. The 9th Rhodes Jazz Festival includes a rich programme of 22 artists […]

17th Rhodes International Festival, September 12 -17

The Palace of the Grand Masters, located in Rhodes Medieval Town, is hosting the 17th Rhodes International Festival from September 12 until the 17th, with the event by the Greek National Opera Ballet on the 17th, being held at Mandraki. The programme is :- Thursday, September 12 – a concert by the Thessaloniki State Symphony […]

Vine Festival, Rhodes

The village of Fanes, located on the northwest coast of the island, 24 km from Rhodes Town, is hosting the 11th Vine Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 7/8, at the old CAIR factory and wine museum. The festival will be a celebration that combines the history, gastronomy and local wine culture. During the two […]