2The Assumption of the Virgin Mary – August 15
August 15 is one of the biggest religious holidays in Greece.
Almost every village celebrates with church services followed by traditional festivals featuring live music, dancing and local food.
Some of the best places to experience the celebrations include Kassiopi, Kanoni, Sokraki, Perivoli, Kynopiastes, Kouramades, Othonoi and Moni Platytera.
The atmosphere continues until late at night.
