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Easter in Greece: Celebration, Symbolism and Tradition

Greek Easter celebrations and traditions

Eastern Orthodox Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Christ with deep traditions dating back to the Byzantine period.

In Greece, Easter or Pascha is the most important religious holiday of the year: a period of solemnity, renewal, and reflection leading to the joyous culmination of the Easter day celebration. Each day of lent follows a story- the 40 days preceding the Resurrection of Christ- across a tapestry of rich and colourful traditions deeply rooted in symbolism, history, reverence and community.

The 40 Days Before

Lent, or Sarakosti in Greek Orthodoxy, is a season of preparation and introspection. A quieter cadence of daily life slowly takes hold, with shared traditions spreading from the mainland to the islands in anticipation of Pascha. Clean Monday marks the start of the Great Lent, and the beginning to the great fast. Children fly kites hillside or seaside symbolising the soul’s ascension into heaven and above earthly matters. Families, friends and neighbours share plates like taramosalata, a traditional Greek meze made from cured fish roe, Gigantes or large beans, horta (boiled, wild greens), and seafood. Lagana, a special flatbread baked only on that day, is also shared amongst family and friends over bustling tables or picnic blankets.

Greek Lenten meals are full of simpler meals spanning centuries, centered on fasting and obstinance. This diet is plant-based, free from meat, dairy, eggs, and fish focusing on a traditional diet of vegetables and shellfish. Popular dishes include Ladera or oil-based vegetable meals, lentils, chickpea stew, and briam, roasted vegetables and grilled octopus.

One week before Easter, Palm Sunday draws crowds spilling out of churches to honour Jesus’ joyful entry into Jerusalem. Historically, palm branches represented victory and triumph in Roman culture, signifying Christ’s victory over death. Small woven palm crosses are given to those attending. Although falling during the Lenten season, the fast is broken as families gather after the service to eat dishes like fried cod and skordalia, a traditional garlic sauce.

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Holy Week: The Final 7 Days

Holy Week, or Megali Evdomda, brings daily liturgical services signifying the final seven days of Christ’s life. Holy Thursday honours the last supper and the long and solemn service of the Twelve Gospels. Grandmothers, mothers and daughters gather in the kitchen to dye red eggs, traditionally boiled in a colouring made of coffee, vinegar, onion skins, turmeric, beetroot, or the rizari plant. Known as Kokkinoftfti, a play on “Red Thursday”, eggs can be dyed only on Holy Thursday, preceding the crucifixion and symbolising the sealed tomb of Christ. According to Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum, women in Northern Greece use a tool called a kondili to paint intricate flowers, leaves and designs using beeswax. Although there are varying stories around the significance of the colour red, for many it represents the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, or as an expression of joy for the resurrection.

Across Greece, women bring flowers like roses and lemon blossoms to the nearby churches in the evening to prepare to adorn the Epitaphios, meaning “on the tomb.” in anticipation of Good Friday.

The Epitaphios

The Epitaphios is a sacred, richly embroidered cloth icon depicting the crucifixion and representing Christ’s burial. Laid in a Kouvouklion, an elaborately carved wood-shaped canopy, young girls called Myrofores or “Myrrh-bearing women,” dress in white and decorate what represents the tomb of Christ. Women young and old carefully crowd around, laying vibrant flowers in crevices of the Kouvouklion creating a sea of sweeping red, purple, white and pink- sprinkled with rosewater- symbolising burial spices in the Gospel.

Good Friday is the deepest day of mourning in the Greek church. The strictest day of fasting known as the “black fast,” it is not uncommon for older generations or the most devout to abstain from all food and drink for the entirety of the day. Church bells sound from dawn to dusk, with the candlelight procession of the Epitaphios beginning in the evening, where it is lifted on the shoulders of priests or churchgoers and carried through the streets in a funeral-like procession, weaving through the alleys and narrow passages of the neighbourhood. Crowds spill out under the stars in the chilly spring evening, carrying the glow of lit candles as they trail the procession in reverence.

In Hydra, the Epitaphios is carried into the sea in the fishing village of Kaminia to bless both the waters and the boats of the harbor. On Pyrgos, Santorini, thousands of lanterns line rooftops and walls bouncing sparkling beams of light into the darkness.

Anastasi: Light Across Greece

On Holy Saturday morning, the mood is lighter with a palpable sense of expectation as Easter is coming. On the island of Corfu, locals throw large clay pots called Botides from their balconies to symbolise the end of lent and the casting away of darkness. Folegandros uniquely honours the Virgin Mary through a procession through the island, with locals preparing and cleaning their homes in anticipation.

The Anastasi, or Resurrection, represents the victory of light over darkness. Holy Saturday begins with the transfer of the Resurrection flame from the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. After arriving in Athens by a special charter plane, it’s then dispersed throughout Greece via commercial flights, ferries, and land to reach even the most remote villages and areas. At midnight, a priest brings forward this flame to the congregation. The words “Christos Anesti!” (Christ is Risen), are rejoicingly proclaimed, to which the crowd joyfully responds, “Alithos Anesti!” (Truly He Has Risen!).

From darkness there is light, as the eruption of the sweetest joy and celebration spreads throughout the crowds. On the island of Zakynthos, white doves are released from the church top at midnight, after the first bell sounds on Holy Saturday. On Kalymnos, the sound of dynamite can be heard for miles, a tradition unique to the area.

Across Greece, the moment of the Resurrection takes on unique beauty. In Athens, the chapel of Agios Georgios on Lycabettus Hill brings breathtaking views of the city, glittering in anticipation. Thessaly’s Agios Stefanos Monastery high atop the cliffs of Meteora offer a sight unseen. In Leonidio, Arcadia, colourful paper lanterns are lit and released into the sky, an Asian tradition that local sailors are believed to have experienced in their travels.

Arriving home from church with their candles still alight, people smudge the sign of the cross three times above their front door to bless their house with the light of the resurrection. They feast on the traditional midnight dinner of Magiritsa, marking the end of Lent. Made with lamb offal, herbs, and rice, it prepares the stomach for the Easter feast, as people gather and younger generations join their friends at the club or local bar to begin the Easter celebration.

Food as Memory and Meaning

The cooking, ingredients, and recipes passed down from generation to generation are what make Greek culture rich and full of deep significance. Greek Orthodox Lent centers around vegetables and shellfish during the 40-day Lenten period, and richer meals for the Easter feast.

Lambrokouloura – Popular in the Peloponnese, Messinia and Laconia regions, this sweet Easter bread with spices like anise or orange zest is customarily made on Holy Thursday and often baked in a horseshoe or ring shape.

Tsoureki – Made with mahlepi, a spice from ground cherry seeds, and mastiha, this sweet braided Greek Easter bread symbolises rebirth. It is typically baked on Holy Thursday to mark the end of Lenten fasting, with modern bakeries often glazing loaves with chocolate or a sprinkle of citrus fruit.

Lamb – Easter Sunday’s lamb is sacrifice and tradition, representing the “Lamb of God,” and often roasted whole in villages, and seasoned with oregano and olive oil.

Koulourakia – Popular in Crete and the broader Aegean region, Koulourakia are traditional Greek Easter cookies symbolizing joy and renewal. Their braided shapes represent eternity.

Kokoretsi – Lamb offal wrapped in intestines, roasted over the fire, and grilled alongside the lamb, often as a meze while the lamb roasts.

The Easter Table

Joyful gatherings across Greece mark the two-day holiday as Pascha has finally arrived. Early on Easter morning, a pit is dug and a charcoal fire is lit. The lamb is set on the spit and turned slowly over the coals for hours, a ritual as much as a meal, drawing people together throughout the day. Families gather amid the strum of the bouzouki, singing folk songs native to the area, as outdoor tables are cluttered with dish after dish. Glasses of Tsipouro, similar to moonshine, spill out onto the tablecloth as long, unhurried meals unfold. It is a day of life, renewal, and togetherness.

On the islands and areas of the mainland, the celebration spills into public spaces, centering around panigiria, a festival of dancing set against a backdrop of Nisitoika (island) music and a shared, communal spirit. Wherever you are in Greece, the scent of spring citrus, smoky lamb, and charcoal karvouna drifts through trees and courtyards. Tsougrisma, or egg tapping, is a common game played throughout the day, the red-dyed eggs cracked with another’s representing the cracking of Christ’s tomb. The one whose egg remains unbroken is believed to have luck for the year ahead.

In Southern Thessaly, the “Double Dance” unfolds in village squares on Easter Sunday, with the priest leading and the community joining in. On the island of Skyros, sunrise brings the celebration of the Resurrection. Spirited gatherings of music and fellowship are accompanied by lamb slow-cooked in clay ovens, ready to be devoured.

Easter in Greece blends faith and identity, stretching across generations and regions and strengthened by a shared religious tradition. It is a moment of unity, sweet joy, Christ’s Resurrection, and the enduring bonds of history, tradition and family.

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Best Greek Islands for Easter 2026

Easter is one of the best times to be on the Greek islands, just before summer arrives when everything is reopening and everyone is ready to celebrate.

The weather is warm enough to sit outside, ferries are running regularly, and there’s a sense of people returning, opening houses, checking in on neighbours, and getting ready for the long weekend ahead.

Across the islands, preparations build through the week, bakeries full from early morning, churches being readied, small towns gathering for services and processions that everyone takes part in. Visitors aren’t watching from the sidelines, you are there, in the middle of it, whether that’s standing in a village square at midnight on Saturday or being invited to stay a little longer at Sunday lunch.

Here, our team has rounded up ten Greek islands where Easter feels especially memorable, places where traditions are still part of everyday life, and where spending a few days over the Easter long weekend gives a real sense of the island beyond summer.

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Patmos

Set high above Chora, the Monastery of Saint John shapes the island’s skyline and, during Easter, it’s an extra special place to visit. Patmos is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Greece, and Holy Week is marked with ceremonies that are beautiful to be a part of. On Holy Thursday morning, the Washing of the Feet takes place in the square below the monastery, drawing a quiet crowd. By Friday evening, the epitaphios is carried through the narrow streets of Chora, and on Saturday night, people gather outside the monastery walls for the Resurrection service, candles lighting up the square as the words “Christos Anesti” (Christ is Risen) pass through the crowd.

Spring is an enjoyable time to explore Patmos, as the landscape is green, the walking paths are clear, and you can move easily between Chora, Skala and Grikos without the heat or the summer crowds. Days tend to fall into a natural pattern, mornings out along the coastal paths or through the hills, afternoons back in town, and evenings shaped by the services and gatherings around them. Spending Easter here gives you access to both the atmosphere of the week and the space to experience the island at a slower, more comfortable pace.

Getting there: From Athens, Patmos is reached by ferry from Piraeus, with journeys taking around 7 to 9 hours depending on the route and whether you opt for a high-speed or conventional service. It’s a longer crossing, but part of the appeal, as arriving into Skala by sea feels entirely in keeping with the island.

Chios

In Vrontados, just outside Chios town, Easter takes on a very different scale. On Holy Saturday night, two neighbouring parishes, Agios Markos and Panagia Erithiani, face off in what locals simply call the rocket war. From early evening, thousands of handmade rockets are fired across the hillside, aimed at each other’s church towers, lighting up the sky in a way that feels chaotic but is in fact carefully organised. It’s loud, crowded, and unlike anything else in Greece, drawing people from across the island who return each year to watch from rooftops, terraces, or the slopes above.

Beyond that night, the island settles into a quieter pace, Good Friday in villages like Mesta is peaceful, with processions moving through narrow medieval streets, while in the south, Easter preparations unfold among the mastic groves that define this part of Chios. Spring is a particularly good time to be here, when the countryside is lush and the temperatures are comfortable enough to explore on foot. You can walk between villages, visit places like Nea Moni or the abandoned settlement of Anavatos, and still make it back in time for the evening services. Easter gives structure to the visit, but it’s the contrast between the intensity of Saturday night and the rest of the island that makes Chios stand out.

Getting there: From Athens, Chios is easily reached by a short domestic flight of around 45 minutes, or by ferry from Piraeus, which typically takes between 7 and 9 hours depending on the service.

Corfu

On Corfu, Easter is felt as much in the streets as it is in the churches. The old town, with its Venetian facades and wide esplanade, becomes the setting for a series of processions that unfold across the week. On Good Friday, the epitaphios moves through the town accompanied by the island’s philharmonic bands, their music carrying through the narrow streets and across Spianada Square. By Saturday morning, attention turns to the procession of Saint Spyridon, the island’s patron saint, before the atmosphere shifts again for one of Corfu’s most well-known traditions.

At around 11am on Holy Saturday, balconies across the old town fill with people ready to throw large clay pots into the streets below. The sound is immediate and unmistakable, echoing through the centre as fragments scatter across the pavements. It’s a custom that draws crowds each year, but it still feels local, with families returning to the same spots to watch or take part. Between the services and celebrations, you can head inland towards Mount Pantokrator or follow coastal paths before returning in time for the evening, when the town fills again for the Resurrection.

Getting there: From Athens, Corfu is best reached by a short domestic flight of around 1 hour. There are also ferry options via the mainland, and these involve a longer journey with a transfer.

Santorini

By Easter, Santorini has begun to open up again, but it still feels far removed from the intensity of summer. The caldera is clear, the air is crisp, and villages like Pyrgos take on a different kind of presence once Holy Week begins. On Saturday night, the entire village is outlined in light, with thousands of small lanterns placed along pathways, rooftops and the old castle walls. As the Resurrection service ends, the lights remain, stretching across the hillside while fireworks mark the moment from above, drawing people from across the island.

Outside of that evening, there’s a quieter side to Santorini that’s easier to access at this time of year. You can move between villages without crowds, walk sections of the caldera path in comfortable weather, and spend time in places that feel more residential than seasonal. Easter Sunday centres around long lunches, often shared across extended families, with tables set out for dishes like slow-cooked lamb, fava and local sweets. It’s a good moment to experience the island without the usual pace, with just enough activity around it to make the trip feel relaxed rather than rushed.

Getting there: From Athens, Santorini is easily reached by a short flight of around 45 minutes, or by high-speed ferry from Piraeus, which typically takes between 2 and 5 hours depending on the service.

Tinos

This Cycladic island has a strong association with pilgrimage, centred around the Church of Panagia Evangelistria in the main town, but Easter here is far more low-key than the summer months might suggest. The focus shifts to the island’s villages, where Holy Week is marked in smaller churches and across local communities that keep tradition alive year round. In places like Pyrgos, Volax and Tripotamos, preparations unfold steadily, with churches decorated by hand and evenings given over to services that draw people together.

Good Friday is one of the most memorable moments to be on the island, when the epitaphios moves through narrow stone alleys, often passing beneath arches and through squares that feel unchanged. Spring is an ideal time to explore Tinos more widely, with its network of old stone paths connecting village to village across the hills. You can set out in the morning, walking between terraced landscapes and marble workshops, and still make it back in time for the evening services or a long Sunday table. It’s an island that rewards a slower paced visit, and Easter gives you a clear way into it.

Getting there: From Athens, ferries depart mainly from Rafina and take between 1 hour 50 minutes and 3 hours 45 minutes, depending on the service, with frequent daily connections making it an easy island to access.

Sifnos

Many people come to Sifnos for the food, and over Easter you see exactly why. On the lead-up to Sunday, kitchens across the island are busy preparing dishes that are tied closely to the occasion, most notably mastelo, lamb or goat slow-cooked in clay pots with wine and herbs. Bakeries turn out sweet breads and pastries unique to the island, and by the time Easter Sunday arrives, tables are set for long, generous lunches that tend to include extended family, neighbours and whoever else happens to be around.

Beyond the food, the week is marked by a series of smaller, local traditions spread across the island. In Kamares, the epitaphios is carried along the waterfront and, in some cases, placed onto a small boat to continue its route by sea, a detail that feels particular to the island. Spring is an especially good time to be here, with mild weather that makes it easy to walk between villages or follow the old footpaths across the hills. You can spend the day out exploring and then come back for the evening services, with the celebrations fitting naturally around the island’s pace.

Getting there: From Athens, Sifnos is reached by ferry from Piraeus, with high-speed services taking around 2.5 to 3 hours.

Hydra

With no cars on the island, everything centres around the harbour in Hydra, where stone mansions, small galleries and working boats sit side by side. Over Holy Week, the town gathers gradually, with services held in the churches around the port and people moving easily between them. On Good Friday evening, the epitaphios is carried through the streets and down to the harbour, where it is taken into the sea.

Spring is one of the best times to be here, when you can head out towards Mount Eros or follow coastal routes on foot, returning to the harbour as the day winds down. Easter Sunday brings a more relaxed mood, with long lunches and the Burning of Judas taking place in the afternoon, accompanied by music and fireworks. It’s an easy island to navigate over a few days, with enough happening around the weekend to make it all feel worthwhile.

Getting there: From Athens, Hydra is reached by ferry from Piraeus, with high-speed boats taking around 1.5 to 2 hours.

Syros

This beautiful Cycladic island stands apart during Easter for the way its Orthodox and Catholic communities mark the week side by side. In Ermoupoli, the island’s grand harbour town, services take place across both traditions, with processions moving through different parts of the town before meeting in the centre. On Good Friday, the epitaphios from multiple parishes is carried through the streets, converging in Miaouli Square in a moment that feels specific to Syros. Above the town, in Ano Syros, the Catholic cathedral of Saint George looks out over the island, while below, churches like Agios Nikolaos host their own services across the week.

Spring is an ideal time to be here, when the neoclassical town is easy to explore on foot and you can move between Ermoupoli and Ano Syros during the day, or head further out to the island’s villages and coastal areas, without the heat or summer crowds. Easter brings a steady sense of activity, with services, gatherings and long Sunday lunches shaping the days, but there’s still plenty of space to take in the island at your own pace.

Getting there: From Athens, Syros is easily reached by a short flight of around 35 minutes, or by ferry from Piraeus, which takes between 2 and 4 hours depending on the service.

Chania

In Chania, Easter is spread across the city and its surrounding villages, with traditions that feel closely tied to daily life in Crete. In the old town, churches like Trimartiri and Agios Nikolaos prepare for Holy Week with the epitaphios carried through the streets on Good Friday, accompanied by local bands. Beyond the centre, villages mark the week in their own way, from small services to open-air rituals, with preparations beginning days earlier as homes, churches and squares are readied.

Spring is one of the best times to be in this part of Crete, when the temperatures are mild enough to explore beyond the city. You can spend the day moving between the old town, the Akrotiri peninsula or nearby villages, where local bakeries and markets are busy in the lead-up to Sunday. Easter itself is shaped by long meals, gatherings and smaller customs that vary from place to place, from the burning of Judas to local celebrations that continue into the following days. It’s a time when the region feels active without being crowded, offering a fuller picture of Chania beyond the summer season.

Getting there: From Athens, Chania is easily reached by a short flight of around 45 minutes. There are also overnight ferries from Piraeus to Chania (Souda port), which take around 8 to 9 hours and arrive early in the morning.aster

Spetses

Easter on Spetses has a sense of occasion to it, with the harbour and surrounding streets gradually filling as the week unfolds. Services take place each evening across the island’s main churches, but Good Friday is when everything comes together, with processions moving through the town and meeting near the centre, candles lighting the way as hymns carry through the streets. On Saturday night, each parish marks the Resurrection in its own way. Some are lively, with fireworks and crowds gathering outside, while others are quieter, including the service held at the monastery, where the setting is more reflective.

By Sunday, the mood shifts again. The town settles into long lunches before people return to the seafront in the evening for the Burning of Judas, accompanied by fireworks over the water. Spring is an ideal time to be on the island, when the pine-covered hills are green and the temperatures are comfortable enough to explore on foot or by bike. You can spend the day moving between beaches, forest paths and the old town, returning to the harbour as things begin again in the evening. It’s a well-balanced place to spend the long weekend, with enough energy around Easter to make it feel lively and memorable.

Getting there: From Athens, Spetses is reached by ferry from Piraeus, with high-speed services taking around 2 to 2.5 hours.

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Best Greek Wines for Your Easter Table

Easter is nearly upon us once again and as with any holiday it sets new conundrums for wine pairing. It seems that no sooner has the dust of the busy Christmas and New Year period settled, we are again arranging for our Easter festivities and deciding on menus and most importantly, wine lists; just how are we going to pair these for our celebratory table?

During childhood, Christmas is easily everyone’s favorite season. And why not, there’s Santa Claus and gifts; traditional desserts, reindeer, and snowmen. But as one grows older and wiser, it dawns on every Christian that Easter is indeed the core event of the Christian experience.

The very foundation of Christianity revolves around the Holy Week (which starts on the Sunday preceding Easter). Unlike Christmas, which has become more about offering gifts than commemorating the humble incarnation of Christ, Easter still retains the very essence of the faith. After the 40-day period of Lent, which includes abstinence — from meat, fish, dairy, alcohol, and smoking — and days of fasting and prayer, Easter is celebrated with a feast.

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Lent fasting ends on Holy Saturday with the Resurrection where we all gather at home to crack each other’s red-dyed egg and enjoy a dish of the hearty, viscous and sweet-smelling magiritsa, which is a Greek traditional soup whose main characteristics are the aromas of fennel, dill and the sour taste, that match respectively to a glass of wine with good acidity and rich aromas.

Personally, I would choose an Assyrtiko from the beautiful island of Santorini, which affords some of the best and most notable versions of the grape. The “Santorini” of Argyros Estate with its full body and “aggressive” acidity, will penetrate the greasiness of the dish, refreshing the mouth and balancing at the same time the lemonish character of the soup. Alternatively, the “Santorini” of Sigalas Estate or the “34” of Karamolegos Winery will fit with our magiritsa ideally.

The lunch table on Easter Sunday consists mainly of lamb or goat cooked in the oven or grilled and kokoretsi. Kokoretsi consists of lamb or goat organ meats like intestines, lungs, liver and sweetbreads. All the above dishes call for wines with a rich body, intense acidity to break down the fattiness of the meat and noticeable tannins to bind to the protein.

“Chateau Julia Agiorgitiko” from Domaine Costa Lazaridi is a rich and elegant wine. There is cassis, sour cherry, chocolate, baking spices, and cedar on the nose. The palate is straight-up fruit with a sleek balance between flavor and feel. It is a carefully crafted medium-bodied wine with a long finish. It will match perfectly with the kokoretsi dishes.

The main dish of the Easter menu meal is the lamb of course either roasted in an oven or grilled on a charcoal barbecue. Lamb meat is juicy, fatty and spicy. The wine of choice to accompany it should be exuberant and full of aromas of fruits and spices, in order to match the intensity of the meat, as well as the spicy character of the entire dish. That would be a wine with intense tannins for spiciness and good acidity to balance its greasiness. The choices of Greek labels are countless and concern the personal taste of each one. From the red varieties, I would choose Xinomavro and Syrah while from white, nothing else than Assyrtiko.

A beautiful blend of 87% Xinomavro and 13% Syrah makes a very nice lamb pairing, no matter how you have chosen to cook it. “Diaporos” of Kir Yianni Estate is a classic example of the Naousa region, which is known for reds dominated by Xinomavro. This medium-bodied wine reveals a bright red fruit bouquet alongside flinty minerality and chewy, gripping tannin structure reflecting a profile similar to Italy’s Nebbiolo-based wines. Syrah adds some spicy notes. It cuts through the fattiness of the lamb, and the result of the combination is impressive and slightly rustic, highlighting the best of both.

If there is a white wine that pairs beautifully with lamb, it’s Assyrtiko. Assyrtiko’s traditional place of origin is Santorini, but vilifications are found all over Greece. This white grape has searing acidity that cuts through the high-fat savor of lamb. It also has plenty of lemon flavors to match the lamb roast with lemon potatoes. A full-bodied Assyrtiko, like those aged in oak barrels, is the best choice. “Nykteri” from Hatzidakis winery is an oaky full-bodied, creamy version of Assyrtiko expressing more elements of lemon custard, fresh pineapple, crème brûlée, and some baking spice. A complex wine that will pair nicely with our roast lamb.

Although the Easter table includes intense dishes in terms of flavor and fat, there is always room on it for a variety of desserts, mainly syrupy ones. One of my favorite sweet Greek wines is the “Muscat of Rio Patras” of the Parparousis winery. It has aromas of apricot, bergamot, lime, orange peel, honey and elegant notes of lily and jasmine. Concentrated and complex, in the mouth, but without tiring as it has enough acidity that gives it balance and elegance. It will fit ideally with cheese platters but also with sweets that contain syrup or are based on pastry, cream and fruits.

I leave you with my best wishes for a HAPPY EASTER HOLIDAY.

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7 Top Easter Destinations in Greece

We take a look at some of the best Easter holiday destinations around Greece that you really shouldn’t miss!

Lamb on the spit, folk music, free-flowing wine and plenty of good “parea” and “kefi” -add to that a beautiful location with interesting Easter traditions and you have yourself a wonderful trip to look forward to!