The Messaritikos Tzoulama is a traditional recipe, beloved during carnival season, from the region of Messara in Crete. It beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors, creating a truly magical result.

The world-famous carnival celebrations in Patra are fast approaching, with a confirmed 50.000 carnival revellers taking part in the big weekend parades.

In Athens’ Exarchia neighborhood, locals celebrated carnival and symbolically reclaimed a blocked public square, burning a “metropolitan rat” effigy while highlighting concerns over urban displacement and the lack of open spaces for children and resident

Despite strong visitor numbers, tourism revenue paints a more nuanced picture as average spending per traveler continues to decline.

Crowds filled downtown Athens as the city marked the start of Carnival with traditional dances, a historic island custom revival, and open-air celebrations with food, music and community.

The western port city of Patras is again the epicenter of carnival season in Greece

Greek Carnival traditions that date back to antiquity can still be experienced in many parts of the country. All you need is a mask and a smile.