Easter 2019 Destinations

With Easter less than a month away, now is the perfect opportunity for you to book your holidays! Whether you are looking for an international destination or prefer a Greek location, travelo.gr will guide you appropriately!

In this guide, you will read about domestic destinations and international destinations, as well as special circumstances such as Easter destinations with children, destinations close to cities like Thessaloniki and Athens, budget-friendly options, etc.

 

Easter near Athens

If you are based near Athens and have a few days at your disposal, then a destination near Athens for the Easter period is your ideal choice. There are several interesting destinations, and certainly one that suits your needs. Whether you prefer the mountains or a seaside location for Easter, the options are plentiful.

 

Easter in Hydra

Hydra is a unique and special suggestion for an Easter destination. Picturesque Hydra is amazing at Easter! Here you will enjoy a unique experience as on Good Friday the Epitaph enters the sea, in the area of Kamini, creating a unique spectacle! Also, on Holy Saturday the harbour fills with thousands of lights as it is illuminated with flares from the boats!

You can reach the island of Hydra via Piraeus – the boat trip takes approximately an hour and a half, and a remarkable feature is that there are no cars on the island. This gives you all the freedom to walk the cobbled streets of Hydra, by the sea!

 

If you want to move around, there are donkeys that take on this role.

How to get there: Ferry tickets to Hydra.

Journey duration: 1:30 hours

Ticket cost: 28€ / passenger – BOOKING / Information

Accommodation: From 45€ (Booking – Information)

 

 

Easter in Spetses

Spetses is an aristocratic place, which at Easter takes on its best form due to the season! Adorned with a multitude of fresh flowers, the scenes created are unique. The island's relaxed atmosphere and seaside strolls will help you unwind and recharge your batteries in a very short time. If you find yourself in Spetses for Easter, do not miss seeing and following the Epitaph procession, which takes place by the sea.

Travelo Tip: Don't miss attending a Divine Liturgy during Holy Week at the women's monastery. It's a special experience you absolutely must have!

Also, on the evening of the Resurrection, after 'Christos Anesti', a boat is traditionally burned in the Analipsi neighbourhood, while nearby there's a small commotion from thousands of fireworks!

Spetses is the island of distinguished guests and has created a small myth around its name.

How to get there: By ferry from Piraeus. Ferry tickets to Spetses from 38.50€ / passenger. Booking – Information

Accommodation: From 60€ – Information about hotels on Booking

 

 

 

 

Easter in Tinos

Tinos is an island with a special charm and a religious aura due to the Church of Evangelistria, where the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary is enshrined. A whitewashed island that moves at a tranquil pace. An island with a rich history and dozens of traditional villages waiting for you to discover and explore them.

Easter in Tinos is unique – it couldn't be otherwise. Devotional services, carved epitaphs, and the climax on Resurrection night, which is celebrated festively throughout the island's main town (Chora) and in its surrounding villages.

Travelo Tip: Of course, don't miss the opportunity to visit the icon of the Virgin Mary.

Accommodation: From 65€ – Information / Bookings

How to get there: By ferry from Piraeus.

Cost: From 33.50€ (for the regular ferry) and 50€ for the fast one. Information – Booking

 

Easter in Corfu

Easter in Corfu is a unique event! Everyone knows it for the polyphonic ecclesiastical music that pours from the churches and reaches all the narrow streets of the city, as well as for the thousands of clay pots that are smashed onto the street after the First Resurrection on Saturday morning. These two events that take place in Corfu make Easter on the island unique, and for this reason, it attracts visitors from all over the world during this period!

How to get there: You can find flights from both Thessaloniki and Athens. See detailed flights and costs here 

There is also the option to drive to Igoumenitsa and then take your car across to the island by ferry!

Accommodation: Accommodation in the centre of Corfu during these days will cost you from 70€ / night.

Information on booking

Easter Destinations near Thessaloniki

If you live near Thessaloniki and are looking for nearby Easter destinations around the city, then there are several options. If you prefer a summer destination, then Halkidiki offers countless options for all your desires.

In Halkidiki, you can spend Easter either at the luxurious Porto Carras hotel complex located in Neos Marmaras or at one of the dozens of hotels in the area.

You can find information about hotels in Halkidiki here

 

How to get there: You can reach Halkidiki via the Thessaloniki – Moudania National Road. If you live far from Thessaloniki, you can arrive either by plane with cheap flights to Thessaloniki or by road.

 

International Easter Destinations

When Catholic Easter does not coincide with Orthodox Easter, choosing an international destination has several advantages. One of them is that at your chosen destination, you won't find high prices for flights and accommodation, as these days will be normal for them. Orthodox churches exist in almost all major European cities, so you certainly won't struggle to celebrate the Resurrection traditionally.

Close destinations for a mini-break for Easter include Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Budapest, Prague, and Sofia in Bulgaria.

Finally, one of the most popular places for Greeks during Easter is London. Many take the opportunity to visit during these days and celebrate the Resurrection in one of the city's Orthodox churches.

Flight tickets for all domestic and international destinations can be found on the homepage of www.travelo.gr

 

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