8Corfu’s Spectacular Easter Celebrations
Easter in Corfu is one of the most famous religious and cultural celebrations in Greece. Thousands of visitors travel to the island every year to experience its unique traditions.
On Holy Saturday morning, residents of Corfu Town throw large clay pots, known locally as botides, from their balconies. The pots smash onto the streets below, creating one of the most dramatic Easter traditions in the country.
The island’s philharmonic bands accompany religious processions through Corfu Town, while balconies are decorated with red fabrics and the historic streets fill with music.
Another moving tradition is the procession of Saint Spyridon, the patron saint of Corfu. Easter Sunday is celebrated across the island with family meals, music, roasted lamb and traditional local food.
Read our complete guide to Easter in Corfu to learn more about the processions, the pot-smashing tradition and the best places from which to watch the celebrations.
Anyone planning to visit Corfu during Easter should reserve accommodation, flights, ferries and rental cars well in advance. This is one of the busiest and most important periods of the entire year for the island.
