Event· Karpathos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Olympos Feast of the Panagia, 15 August
35° 44.4′ N · 27° 10.5′ E · approximate
The Dormition of the Virgin on 15 August is Karpathos's biggest festival, and Olympos's women turn out in full traditional costume for the celebrations.
Practical
Wikipedia calls the 15 August Panagia festival 'the most important festival on the island' and shows Olympos women in costume at a festival of the Virgin. Wikivoyage describes a three-day celebration around 15 August in Menetes, the village above Pigadia. Expect Diafani and Pigadia to be full, and the island's population can reach 20,000 in summer (Wikipedia). Book transport up the mountain early. Position: Olympos village (approx).
Best for
Seeing living Karpathian tradition
Season
15 August
Nearby
- Olympos Village (Karpathos)Right here
- Olympos Health Centre (Karpathos)0.1 NM away
- Diafani Harbour (Karpathos)2 NM away
- Diafani Water, Fuel & Supplies (Karpathos)2 NM away
- Diafani Waterfront Tavernas (Karpathos)2 NM away
- Avlona–Tristomo Trail (Karpathos)2.1 NM away
- Papa Minas Beach (Karpathos)2.1 NM away
- Vananda Beach (Karpathos)2.5 NM away