Greeks are preparing for the upcoming Clean Monday long weekend with bookings for popular holiday destinations in the country surging.
Cities holding vibrant carnival celebrations are witnessing high demand, with the country’s carnival capital, Patras, located in the north of Peloponnese, taking center stage as new property listings on rental platforms are on the rise.
Clean Monday marks the start of Great Lent on the Eastern Orthodox religious calendar, and the long weekend offers a much-needed boost to local economies, as many cities across the country hold carnival festivities with the hope of receiving domestic travelers.
The carnival of the city of Xanthi, located in the region of Western Thrace, northeastern Greece, also known for its popular carnival celebrations, is set to attract numerous enthusiasts, as accommodation occupancy rates are at record highs, and shop owners are eagerly anticipating the influx of liquidity. In popular winter destinations, reservations exceed 80%.
Top Domestic Destinations:
- Nafplio: 90% occupancy
- Patras – Xanthi: 90-95%
- Ioannina: 90-95%
- Kastoria: 95%
- Mountainous Arcadia: 80-85%
- Trikala & Arachova: 85-90%
- Rethymno: 90-95%
Pricing:
- Corfu (3 nights): 800 euros for a family of 4, 400 euros for a couple
- Kastoria (3 nights): 600 euros for a family of 4, 300 euros for a couple
- Patras (2 nights): 550 – 650 euros depending on the area of accommodation for a family of 4, 250 – 350 euros depending on the area of accommodation for a couple
- Ioannina (2 nights): 580 euros for a family of 4, 280 euros for a couple
- Lamia (2 nights): 650 euros for a family of 3, 300 euros for a couple
