Travel Reference
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Wine & Culture Festival
Held at Evia's coastal town of Karystos, this festival runs through July and August and
includes theatre, traditional dancing, music and visual-art exhibits. It ends with a
sampling of every local wine imaginable.
Delphi Cultural Festival
Every July, the European Cultural Centre of Delphi hosts a 10-day cultural festival with
fine arts, a sculpture park and drama performances at its own open-air theatre.
August
Respect the heat of August; expect to do just a little bit less, move a little
more slowly and relax just a little more fully. If you're planning to travel
mid-month, reserve well ahead as Greeks take to the roads and boats in
large numbers.
August Moon Festival
Under the brightest moon of the year, historical venues in Athens open with free moonlit
performances. Watch theatre, dance and music at venues such as the Acropolis or Roman
Agora. The festival is also celebrated at other towns and sites around the country; check
locally for details.
Feast of the Assumption
Assumption Day is celebrated with family reunions on 15 August; the whole population
is seemingly on the move on either side of the big day. Thousands also make a pilgrim-
age to Tinos to its miracle-working icon of Panagia Evangelistria.
November
Autumn sees temperatures drop and the islands quieten down, although
city life continues apace. Olive-picking is in full swing in places like Crete
