Santorini, like every other place in Greece, maintains its own traditions and customs, which visitors have the chance to get to know through various events.

Easter in Santorini, as throughout Greece, is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed. The procession of the Epitaph in the scenic alleys, the Resurrection of Christ with the following fireworks(and the volcano in the background) and of course the much-anticipated Eastern dinner, will undoubtedly remain deeply etched in the memory of every visitor.

Apart from Easter there are many festivals and celebrations, mainly religious, yet full of dancing, singing and feasting. Some of them are:

• 20th of July, Prophet Elias in Fira
• 6th of August, Metamorfosi tou Sotira
• 15th of August, Panagias Episkopis in Kamari and other parts of the island
• 20th of October, Agias Matronas in Foinikia
• 22nd of October, Agiou Averkiou wine feast in Eborio
• 6th of December, Agios Nikolaos day

As well as the Kamariano Thalassino Panigiri (Sea fest) in Kamari, during August.

For more information contact the Cultural Organization of Santorini (DAPPOS) in number 22860- 24828.