Event· Ithaca· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Festival of the Saviour (Ithaca)

38° 27.1′ N · 20° 38.7′ E · approximate

Ithaca's biggest panigyri on 5–6 August, with food, wine and dancing for all comers.

Practical

Coordinate approx: Stavros, whose central church is Sotiris (the Saviour); the Lazaretto islet chapel off Vathi also celebrates on 5–6 August (Greeka). Moorings fill up; arrive early.

Best for

Dancing at a village feast

Season

5–6 Aug