If you’re looking to cut down on costs with an Easter break, then head to Greece. Orthodox Easter comes four weeks after our own and coincides with Spring Bank Holiday meaning you can enjoy a great break but at off-season prices.
Easter in Greece is celebrated with religious parades through the streets in the run up to Good Friday, when night-time church services culminate in celebrations of Christ rising from the dead at midnight on Saturday, after which time the festivities begin. Dyed red eggs are given as gifts, families get together for meals and picnics, tavernas and bars are buzzing with life and the aroma of traditional spit roast lamb fills the air.
Regional traditions take place throughout Greece and the islands, such as in Corfu Town where large pots are thrown from windows on Easter Sunday to rid the town of evil spirits, and on Saturday night there is traditional music and dancing whilst all the locals light candles to bring in the good spirits.
Greek Easter in CORFU
Four can spend a week on the island of Corfu over Greek Easter for £275pp, staying close to the pretty harbour town of St. Stephano on the sought after north east coast in Villa Haroula, a pretty cottage, with a private swimming pool. The price of a week’s rental from April 29 (£1100, up to 4 sharing) includes car hire, maid service and welcome provisions. Return flights can be booked on request.
Greek Easter on Lefkada
A sense of relaxation should decend on those spending Greek Easter at Pelagia Cottage on the island of Lefkada, as the villa designed according to the principles of Feng Shui and is set on a low headland overlooking the Gulf of Messinia with a private jacizzi on the cliff edge, overlooking the sea. The cottage sleeps two and a week’s rental of costs £1670 (equivalent to £825pp), for arrival on April 29, including car hire, maid service and welcome provisions.
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