A hearty yet light and incredibly flavorful seafood giouvetsi that’s sure to become a favorite at your table. Tender shrimp and octopus are simmered with orzo in a fragrant seafood broth, finished with fresh herbs and a splash of lemon.

Nafplio’s Carnival choice of a Trump effigy ignites debate over satire, symbolism and political sensitivity amid global tensions.

A true Greek classic, octopus with short-cut pasta is rich, aromatic, and deeply comforting. Simmered in tomato, wine, and warm spices, this beloved seafood dish is a staple of the Lenten table and family-style meals.

First day of Great Lent on the Orthodox calendar - Clean Monday - is celebrated with family gatherings and picnics, with Lenten dishes comprised of seafood, legumes and unleavened bread

Tender grape leaves wrapped around fragrant rice and fresh herbs, these classic Greek dolmadakia yalantzi are a beloved appetizer or light main dish. Naturally vegan and packed with Mediterranean flavor.

Flying kites on Clean Monday symbolizes spiritual renewal, links to ancient traditions, and welcomes spring, blending Christian and pagan heritage

A vibrant black-eyed pea salad with sweet roasted peppers, fresh scallions, and parsley. Light, refreshing, and full of flavor, it’s an easy plant-based dish perfect for warm days and the carnival period.

Flyers are being handed out by the municipality of western Greece urging carnival-goers to be safe and respectful of others

The women performers were once again accompanied by impressive stilt walkers and floats

Parties, costumes and the big parade.

With record attendance and packed hotels, this year’s Patras Carnival fuels the local economy while highlighting the need for stronger state support for the festival

Demand for accommodations surges during Carnival and Clean Monday, with popular destinations nearly sold out and prices for short-term rentals and hotels spiking.

Increased checks will be carried out at major entry and exit points of cities, as well as at airports, ports, and intercity bus and train stations.

The Greek capital will host a city-center parade on Sunday followed by traditional Clean Monday celebrations with music and free Lenten food on Philopappos Hill.

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