30 Jan (various dates)
Pilgrimages to Tinos
Tinos Town, Greece
On most days of the year, the tiny windswept island of Tinos (eight hours from Athos by ferry, in the Cyclades archipelago) offers a haven of peace and tranquillity, untouched by the tourists.
19 Apr (annual)
Greek Easter
Greece
Easter is the biggest holiday in Greece, with celebrations across the country. In central Macedonia, villagers walk barefoot across hot coals. In Lerissos, there's line dancing. In Agios Nikolaos, you'll see the Burning of Judas. In Corfu, jar smashing. Greek Orthodox Easter, however, does not always fall on the same sunday as the Protestant and Catholic Easter, since it is calculated with a different calendar.
8-10 July (annual)
Rockwave Festival
Athens, Greece
The capital's premier rock concert brings in headliners such as Tiwsted Sister, Pearl Jam, Guns 'n Roses and Franz Ferdinant to keep 50.000-plus visitors entertained for three days of live music.
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1 Sep 2008 - 30 Jun 2009 (annual)
Guru
Guru, Athens, Greece
Guru is a cosy, three-floor, winter venue playing jazz, soul and funk, as well as serving Thai food and cocktails.
9 Nov
Greece - Athens Marathon
Athens, Greece
Commemorating the famous run of the soldier Pheidippides in 490BC, the 42-kilometre 26.2- mile race begins at the town of Marathon itself and ends up outside Athens’ Olympic Stadium.
6 Dec (annual)
St. Nikolaos Day
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
On 6 December every year, St. Nikolaos Day is celebrated throughout Greece. This is a particularly auspicious occasion for the people of Agios Nikolaos, as the saint is also the city’s patron.