Events
During Tsiknopempti you will see a re-enactment of the Rustic Wedding.
The last Sunday of Carnival have fun with the carnival parade.
On Good Friday, the Epitaphs are assembled at the port, the lights are turned off, fires are lighten up at the bastions of the walls and candles float in the port creating an otherworldly image and absolutely devout atmosphere.
In July 26, the festival of Agia Paraskevi.
During the summer the city organizes various athletic and artistic events with participation of Greek and foreign bands.
In the beginning of October, you can watch the impressive re-enactment of the historic naval battle of Lepanto.
In the middle of October, visit Ano Chora and enjoy the traditional folk party that is organized, on the occasion of the collection of chestnuts and the tsipouro production of the year.
In October 26, the city celebrates with every formality its patron Saint Dimitrios. During your visit to the city, you will visit the popular street fairs, the famous market at an especially covered location in the eastern end of Gribovo beach that lasts for 7 days and you will succumb to the irresistible smells from the roasted suckling pigs at the outdoor barbecues of the city’s stores, as tradition dictates.