The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) never misses a chance to bring Athens to life with spectacular celebrations! This March, experience a full weekend of vibrant Carnival festivities and […]
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The Athenian Joy of Clean Monday
The Athenian Joy of Clean Monday
Clean Monday, also known as “Kathara Deftera” in Greek, is a significant holiday in Greece that marks the beginning of Lent, the forty days of fasting and reflection leading up […]
Clean Monday Plan: Close to Athens Islands for Your Three-Day Weekend Runaway
Clean Monday Plan: Close to Athens Islands for Your Three-Day Weekend Runaway
After the smoky grills of Tsiknopempti, the streamers, the confetti, and the joyful chaos of carnival season, it’s finally time to welcome Clean Monday landing on February 23, 2026. For […]
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Athens is set to burst into a colorful whirlwind of music, dance, and festivities as Carnival 2025 brings the city to life. With a jam-packed schedule of events, the Athenian […]
Facts & Figures
Facts & Figures
Athens is the capital city of Greece which is a country belonging to the European Union on the continent of Europe. Geographical Coordinates: 38:01:36N 23:44:00E Altitude: 91m / 300ft Above sea level […]
What is Carnival for Kids in Athens: From Face Paint to Parades
What is Carnival for Kids in Athens: From Face Paint to Parades
Due to Greece’s lively carnival season, Athens fills with colour, music, and laughter every year during Apokries. In 2026, from 1 to 22 February, the city is actually a playground […]
All the Carnival Parades in Athens: A list you didn’t know you needed
All the Carnival Parades in Athens: A list you didn’t know you needed
Every February, Athens sheds its winter calm and steps into something far more playful. Apokries, Greece’s carnival season, is when the capital swaps routine for rhythm, colour, and wonderfully joyful […]
Welcome to Athens Carnival 2026: A Tradition That Gets Louder Every Season
Welcome to Athens Carnival 2026: A Tradition That Gets Louder Every Season
If you thought the winter season was a quiet time in Athens, think again. The Greek capital is full of life for Apokries, the traditional carnival season, as streets, squares, […]
The Carnival Spirit Takes Over Athens!
The Carnival Spirit Takes Over Athens!
Athens is gearing up for a vibrant Carnival celebration, and the Municipality of Athens invites everyone to join the fun! From February 15 to March 18, the city fills with […]
Discover the Vibrant Spirit of Athens Carnival
Discover the Vibrant Spirit of Athens Carnival
Are you ready to paint the town red (and every other color of the rainbow)? Athens is gearing up for Apokries, our version of carnival, and it’s going to be […]