Event· Psara· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Feast of the Dormition (Psara, August 15)
38° 35.8′ N · 25° 35.3′ E
Psara's biggest summer feast honours the Virgin Mary on August 15 at the Monastery of the Dormition on the island's north side, drawing Psariots home from all over Greece.
Practical
Listed by allovergreece as the Feast of the Holy Mary on August 15. The monastery is about 7 km north of the village by road; the NE Bay anchorage lies below it. Expect a full harbour around the date. Pin: Monastery of the Dormition (see landmark entry).
Best for
Joining an island panigyri
Season
August 15
Nearby
- Monastery of the Dormition (Psara)Right here
- Psara NE Bay Anchorage (Monastery)0.5 NM away
- Psara Northern Bay Anchorage1 NM away
- Psara North-Side Hiking1.5 NM away
- Psara NW Bay Anchorage1.7 NM away
- Ftelio Beach Snorkelling (Psara)2.2 NM away
- Agios Nikolaos Islet Anchorage (Psara)2.8 NM away
- Lakka Beach (Psara)2.8 NM away