Easter in Kythira is a unique experience full of religious devotion, tradition and natural beauty. Spring in Kythira is a beautiful season, with flowers blooming and trees budding.
Religious events
The island lives strongly on the Holy Days with a multitude of religious events.
On Great Friday, in Chora and Avlemonas, the procession of the Epitaph is carried out through the picturesque streets, accompanied by a large number of people.
In Mylopotamos, on Great Friday, the procession of the Epitaph is carried out through the picturesque streets, in Kamar with its lakes and washing machines, accompanied by a large number of people and in some cases with the participation of the island’s Philharmonic.
On Great Saturday, the Resurrection service is held in the churches of the island, with the bells ringing joyfully and the fireworks lighting up the sky.
In Avlemonas, on Holy Saturday, the Resurrection service is held in the church of Agios Nikolaos, with fireworks lighting up the sky and the boats in the harbor joyfully sounding their sirens.
In Chora, the capital of Kythira, the Venetian castle of Chora is illuminated with hundreds of torches that create a unique spectacle full of mystique.
On Easter Sunday, the traditional feast follows with traditional music and dances, while pork skewers are set up in the squares and offered to residents and visitors. On Easter Sunday, after the Resurrection, housewives offer their guests “kouloures”, traditional sweet buns with sesame seeds.
The traditions observed in Kythira at Easter.
On Holy Saturday, the housewives dye the eggs red, while they also bake the traditional “tsourekia”.
On Easter Sunday, after the Resurrection, families gather around the table and enjoy the Easter meal, with lamb or goat on the spit, stew, red eggs and buns.
On Easter Sunday, after the Resurrection, housewives offer their guests “kouloures”, traditional sweet buns with sesame seeds.
In the villages of the island, “lambratzies” are organized, where the inhabitants light fires and roast lambs or goats on the spit.
In the afternoon, in the squares of the villages, feasts are organized with traditional music and dances, where the locals dance “syrto”, “kalamatiano” and local dances.
Natural beauty
It is the ideal time to explore the picturesque villages, hiking trails and beautiful beaches of the island.
You can visit Mylopotamos, Kapsali, Fratsia, Chalko beach and Firi Ammos, to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the landscape.
You can go hiking in the green valley of Karavas, with its beautiful landscapes and rich vegetation.
You can swim in the deep blue beaches of the island, such as Chalkou, Firi Amos, Melidoni and Chalkos.
Additional information:
In Kythera there are many hotels, rooms for rent and villas to accommodate visitors.
On the island there are restaurants, taverns and cafes, where you can taste the traditional Kythiri cuisine.
To get to Kythira, you can take the ferry from Piraeus or Kyparissia. Find out about all routes to Kythira.
If you are thinking of spending Easter in Kythira, we recommend that you book your accommodation as soon as possible, as the island attracts many visitors during these days.
We wish you a Happy Easter!
