march 2021
25marAll DayIndependence day & Annunciation of the Virgin Mary
Event Details
March 25 is both a national and religious holiday. The Greeks celebrate the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The “Greek Revolution” was a successful war of independence waged by
Event Details
March 25 is both a national and religious holiday.
The Greeks celebrate the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The “Greek Revolution” was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1830.
The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ the Son of God. Is also the nameday for Vangelis (Evangelos) and Vangelio (Evangelia or Eva).
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
Amorgos
Amorgos Greece
may 2021
08mayAll DayFestival of Theologos
Event Details
The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served traditional food.
Event Details
The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served traditional food.
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Theologos
june 2021
30junAll Day01julFestival of Agioi Anargiroi
Event Details
The celebration takes place in Tholaria in the north part of Amorgos\, is the name day of the church. The hole village is full of people who eat\, play traditional
Event Details
The celebration takes place in Tholaria in the north part of Amorgos\, is the name day of the church. The hole village is full of people who eat\, play traditional music and dance.
Time
June 30 (Wednesday) - July 1 (Thursday)
Location
Tholaria
july 2021
25julAll Day26Festival of Agia Paraskevi
Event Details
The celebration of the church Agia Paraskevi which is located in the southern part of Amorgos in Arkesini is the biggest festival in Cyclades and attract visitors from all over
Event Details
The celebration of the church Agia Paraskevi which is located in the southern part of Amorgos in Arkesini is the biggest festival in Cyclades and attract visitors from all over the world. The preparations begin 10 days before the celebration and on the 25th in the evening the famous ‘patatato’ is prepared for the next day. The 26th is party on for full with food\, local music and dance.
Agia Paraskevi in numbers: 4000 people\, 100 volunteers & 150 goats.
Time
july 25 (Sunday) - 26 (Monday)
Location
Agia Paraskevi
26julAll DayPsimeni Raki festival
Event Details
Psimeni Raki festival takes place on July 26 every year in Katapola's main square. You have the opportunity to see up close how this excellent beverage is made. Psimeni raki
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Event Details
Psimeni Raki festival takes place on July 26 every year in Katapola’s main square. You have the opportunity to see up close how this excellent beverage is made. Psimeni raki is still done in the traditional way by the island villagers and its repuitation has spread throughout Greece. The celebration continues by welcoming a boat carrying young dancers wearing traditional dresses. They are received by local musicians and the dancing starts. Psimeni raki is offered along with local delicacies such as Pasteli (local sesame seed candy with honey) and Anevates (pie with cheese and Raki). You can join the dance and the party goes on until until the next morning.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Katapola Square
august 2021
06augAll DayFestival of Christ
Event Details
One of the biggest feasts on Amorgos, 'The Transfiguartion of Christ'. It is celebrated with wine and live music.
Event Details
One of the biggest feasts on Amorgos, ‘The Transfiguartion of Christ’. It is celebrated with wine and live music.
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Chora Platia
15augAll DayFestival of Panagia
Event Details
A big festival in honour of Panagia Panochoriani. A feast with traditional local dishes\, drinks\, live music and dance.
Event Details
A big festival in honour of Panagia Panochoriani. A feast with traditional local dishes\, drinks\, live music and dance.
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Panagia Epanochoriani
19augAll DayFestival of Pasteli
Event Details
The Festival of Pasteli (sesame seed and honey bar) is at the Loza square in Chora and organized by the Cultural Association “Simonidis”. The process of the production of pasteli’s
Event Details
The Festival of Pasteli (sesame seed and honey bar) is at the Loza square in Chora and organized by the Cultural Association “Simonidis”. The process of the production of pasteli’s is presented and offered to the visitors along with psimeni raki. You can follow the whole process and afterward the local musicians are playing up to dance until early morning.
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
Chora Platia
september 2021
07sep8:00 pmFestival of Xerotigana
Event Details
Xerotigana is the traditional sweet of Amorgos - it is also used in other Cycladic islands - made for Christmas and Easter\, but also offered in weddings and baptisms along
Event Details
Xerotigana is the traditional sweet of Amorgos – it is also used in other Cycladic islands – made for Christmas and Easter\, but also offered in weddings and baptisms along with traditional pastels.
A reference point to the local tradition of Amorgos\, the Xerotigana\, accompanies every joyful moment in the life of the Amorgians.
Every year in the summer the Festival of Xerotigana is organized. Visitors can watch the preparation process\, try psimeniraki and dance along with the locals to the traditional local music.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:00 pm
Location
The Port of Aegiali
13sepAll Day14Festival of Stavros
Event Details
The festival is hold in the really north end of the island and it’s about 2 hours walk from Langada. But it is worth to go there for the magic
Event Details
The festival is hold in the really north end of the island and it’s about 2 hours walk from Langada. But it is worth to go there for the magic and beautiful place and then you get served the traditional Amorgian patatato\, goat with potatoes.
Time
september 13 (Monday) - 14 (Tuesday)
Location
Stavros
26sepAll DayFestival of Theologos
Event Details
The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served the traditional food.
Event Details
The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served the traditional food.
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Theologos
november 2021
21novAll DayAnniversary of the Monastery Hozoviotissa
Event Details
The celebration of the anniversary of the Monastery. Hozoviotissa is the protector of Amorgos and it is a local holiday which attracts visitors and believers from all over Greece.
Event Details
The celebration of the anniversary of the Monastery. Hozoviotissa is the protector of Amorgos and it is a local holiday which attracts visitors and believers from all over Greece.
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
The Monastery of Hozoviotissa
january 2022
Event Details
The celebration of the light and the day which ends Christmas. It is the day when the priest bless the waters by throwing in a cross in the sea and
Event Details
The celebration of the light and the day which ends Christmas. It is the day when the priest bless the waters by throwing in a cross in the sea and the boys are jumping in to bring it. It’s a big honour for the boy who takes it. Afterwards\, the priest goes from house to house holding a cross and a basil branch that he put into holy water and sprinkle to bless the home.
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
Amorgos
Amorgos Greece
march 2021
25marAll DayIndependence day & Annunciation of the Virgin Mary
Event Details
March 25 is both a national and religious holiday. The Greeks celebrate the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The “Greek Revolution” was a successful war of independence waged by
Event Details
March 25 is both a national and religious holiday.
The Greeks celebrate the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The “Greek Revolution” was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1830.
The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ the Son of God. Is also the nameday for Vangelis (Evangelos) and Vangelio (Evangelia or Eva).
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
Amorgos
Amorgos Greece
may 2021
08mayAll DayFestival of Theologos
Event Details
The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served traditional food.
Event Details
The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served traditional food.
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Theologos
june 2021
30junAll Day01julFestival of Agioi Anargiroi
Event Details
The celebration takes place in Tholaria in the north part of Amorgos\, is the name day of the church. The hole village is full of people who eat\, play traditional
Event Details
The celebration takes place in Tholaria in the north part of Amorgos\, is the name day of the church. The hole village is full of people who eat\, play traditional music and dance.
Time
June 30 (Wednesday) - July 1 (Thursday)
Location
Tholaria
july 2021
25julAll Day26Festival of Agia Paraskevi
Event Details
The celebration of the church Agia Paraskevi which is located in the southern part of Amorgos in Arkesini is the biggest festival in Cyclades and attract visitors from all over
Event Details
The celebration of the church Agia Paraskevi which is located in the southern part of Amorgos in Arkesini is the biggest festival in Cyclades and attract visitors from all over the world. The preparations begin 10 days before the celebration and on the 25th in the evening the famous ‘patatato’ is prepared for the next day. The 26th is party on for full with food\, local music and dance.
Agia Paraskevi in numbers: 4000 people\, 100 volunteers & 150 goats.
Time
july 25 (Sunday) - 26 (Monday)
Location
Agia Paraskevi
26julAll DayPsimeni Raki festival
Event Details
Psimeni Raki festival takes place on July 26 every year in Katapola's main square. You have the opportunity to see up close how this excellent beverage is made. Psimeni raki
more
Event Details
Psimeni Raki festival takes place on July 26 every year in Katapola’s main square. You have the opportunity to see up close how this excellent beverage is made. Psimeni raki is still done in the traditional way by the island villagers and its repuitation has spread throughout Greece. The celebration continues by welcoming a boat carrying young dancers wearing traditional dresses. They are received by local musicians and the dancing starts. Psimeni raki is offered along with local delicacies such as Pasteli (local sesame seed candy with honey) and Anevates (pie with cheese and Raki). You can join the dance and the party goes on until until the next morning.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Katapola Square
august 2021
06augAll DayFestival of Christ
Event Details
One of the biggest feasts on Amorgos, 'The Transfiguartion of Christ'. It is celebrated with wine and live music.
Event Details
One of the biggest feasts on Amorgos, ‘The Transfiguartion of Christ’. It is celebrated with wine and live music.
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Chora Platia
15augAll DayFestival of Panagia
Event Details
A big festival in honour of Panagia Panochoriani. A feast with traditional local dishes\, drinks\, live music and dance.
Event Details
A big festival in honour of Panagia Panochoriani. A feast with traditional local dishes\, drinks\, live music and dance.
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Panagia Epanochoriani
19augAll DayFestival of Pasteli
Event Details
The Festival of Pasteli (sesame seed and honey bar) is at the Loza square in Chora and organized by the Cultural Association “Simonidis”. The process of the production of pasteli’s
Event Details
The Festival of Pasteli (sesame seed and honey bar) is at the Loza square in Chora and organized by the Cultural Association “Simonidis”. The process of the production of pasteli’s is presented and offered to the visitors along with psimeni raki. You can follow the whole process and afterward the local musicians are playing up to dance until early morning.
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
Chora Platia
september 2021
07sep8:00 pmFestival of Xerotigana
Event Details
Xerotigana is the traditional sweet of Amorgos - it is also used in other Cycladic islands - made for Christmas and Easter\, but also offered in weddings and baptisms along
Event Details
Xerotigana is the traditional sweet of Amorgos – it is also used in other Cycladic islands – made for Christmas and Easter\, but also offered in weddings and baptisms along with traditional pastels.
A reference point to the local tradition of Amorgos\, the Xerotigana\, accompanies every joyful moment in the life of the Amorgians.
Every year in the summer the Festival of Xerotigana is organized. Visitors can watch the preparation process\, try psimeniraki and dance along with the locals to the traditional local music.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:00 pm
Location
The Port of Aegiali
13sepAll Day14Festival of Stavros
Event Details
The festival is hold in the really north end of the island and it’s about 2 hours walk from Langada. But it is worth to go there for the magic
Event Details
The festival is hold in the really north end of the island and it’s about 2 hours walk from Langada. But it is worth to go there for the magic and beautiful place and then you get served the traditional Amorgian patatato\, goat with potatoes.
Time
september 13 (Monday) - 14 (Tuesday)
Location
Stavros
26sepAll DayFestival of Theologos
Event Details
The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served the traditional food.
Event Details
The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served the traditional food.
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Theologos
november 2021
21novAll DayAnniversary of the Monastery Hozoviotissa
Event Details
The celebration of the anniversary of the Monastery. Hozoviotissa is the protector of Amorgos and it is a local holiday which attracts visitors and believers from all over Greece.
Event Details
The celebration of the anniversary of the Monastery. Hozoviotissa is the protector of Amorgos and it is a local holiday which attracts visitors and believers from all over Greece.
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
The Monastery of Hozoviotissa
january 2022
Event Details
The celebration of the light and the day which ends Christmas. It is the day when the priest bless the waters by throwing in a cross in the sea and
Event Details
The celebration of the light and the day which ends Christmas. It is the day when the priest bless the waters by throwing in a cross in the sea and the boys are jumping in to bring it. It’s a big honour for the boy who takes it. Afterwards\, the priest goes from house to house holding a cross and a basil branch that he put into holy water and sprinkle to bless the home.
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
Amorgos
Amorgos Greece