Event· Poros· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Poseidonia & Poros Carnival

37° 30.0′ N · 23° 27.1′ E

Outside high summer Poros has its own celebrations: a carnival (Apokries) before Lent, including the first Porian carnival 'Anakamata' in February 2026, and the Poseidonia festival in May.

Practical

Coordinate is the Poros Clock Tower above the town (OpenStreetMap). visitporos.com event calendar: 'Anakamata' first Porian carnival 21 Feb 2026; carnival events 16–18 Mar 2024 and 24–27 Feb 2023 (dates follow Orthodox Lent); 1st Paddle Challenge 13–15 Mar 2026; Poseidonia 16–17 May 2026; 25 March Independence Day parade and the Annunciation procession (23–25 Mar 2024). Spring and shoulder-season visits find the town quay with room to spare. Check the municipal calendar for the year's dates.

Best for

Spring and shoulder-season local festivals

Season

Feb–May