4 days of fire, festival and folklore in and around Peli Kastri.
Experience authenticity, community and the sound of the sea from April 10-13, 2026 in Peli Kastri.
It’s best to write to us right away, places are limited! info@pelikastri.com
Join us to experience Orthodox Easter in Greece and discover the wonderful traditions and customs that make this festival so unique.
Here you can experience the authentic Orthodox Easter, far from mass tourism, in an environment that nourishes the soul.
Imagine that spring has just begun, and you can simply relive the most important festival of the Greek Orthodox year. When everyday life returns to Central Europe, Greece lights the candles. We invite you to a journey that is not a “holiday”, but an immersion in the heart of the Aegean Sea.
Why you should come along:
Celebration of Orthodox Easter in southern Pelion.
- Pure authenticity: no mass tourism. We celebrate on the beach, right in front of the guesthouse, and in mountain villages such as Lafkos, where traditions have been alive for centuries.
- Exclusivity: Just 17 guests. An intimate setting that feels just like a visit to good friends.
- The location: Peli Kastri is located where the silver of the olive groves meets the deep blue of the sea – in other words, right on the beach and in the middle of an olive grove.
Are you ready for the real Greece?
Request a place now without obligation: info@pelikastri.com
Want to know more?
Why the Orthodox Easter in Pelion is worth a trip:
Orthodox easter (Pascha) is, without exaggeration, the most important festival in Greece. Here at Peli Kastri, we offer you an exclusive insight and the chance to experience Pascha where it is most authentic: in unspoilt southern Pelion. Far from the crowds of mass tourism, we offer a small group of guests the rare opportunity to become part of a vibrant village community.
The program: 5 days full of light, tradition and enjoyment
| Date | Highlight & Tradition | What to expect |
| Friday 10.04. | Megali Paraskevi (Good Friday) | Arrival & the mystical Epitaphios procession. A sea of lights in the alleys of the surrounding villages. |
| Sat. 11.04. | Anastasi (The Resurrection) | A day by the sea & a walk through olive groves. At midnight: the ‘Holy Light’ and fireworks over the Aegean Sea. |
| Sunday 12.04. | Pascha (Easter Sunday) | The grand banquet at Julia’s tavern. Traditional spit-roasted lamb, tsoureki and ouzo right on the beach at Peli Kastri. And let’s not forget the most Greek festival of the year. |
| Monday 13.04. | Conclusion | A farewell breakfast together and transfer to Thessaloniki. |
Why Peli Kastri?
Whether you’re a solo traveler looking to connect up, a photographer looking to capture the magical spring light, or a culinary fan who loves real “slow food”: Peli Kastri is your retreat.
- Authenticity: No staging, but genuine Greek hospitality.
- Slow Travel: We don’t rush. We enjoy the moment, the wine and the sea.
- Community: Ideal for solo travelers who do not want to spend Easter alone, but in freedom.
- For gourmets: Are you a foodie? Forget egg peck and tzatziki (ok, there are those too, but…) Taste the legendary lamb from the spit with the salty sea air in Greece. Recipes that you won’t find anywhere in the world (and were passed down from our grandmothers (γιαγιά).
- For solo travelers: Come as a guest, leave as part of our village and community. Dance with us, listen with us and sit with us at Easter table.
- For the stressed: Take a deep breath and experience a world that sweeps you away and calms you down at the same time. Thousands of candles, sea air and think about nothing for 4 days and enjoy the pure joy of life.
- For those interested in culture: Easter in our region is not a show for tourists, but a tradition for the soul. You can’t experience Greece more genuinely and genuinely anywhere else.
Accommodation & Prices in Peli Kastri
Stay in our characterful rooms overlooking the Pagasitic Gulf.
- Premium Room: Large balcony & sea view – €145/night
- Classic Room: Balcony & cosy flair – €125/night
- Budget option: Without balcony, but spacious – €93–€110/night
Additional package “Easter Experience”
Including airport transfer (Thessaloniki), daily breakfast, the big Easter dinner, guided excursions and the organization on site and above all experience unadulterated Greece. No tourist frills, no “show for tourists” Real joie de vivre, pure Greece.
Arrival & Flight Connections (Direct Flights)
We make it easy for you. Use the direct flights to Thessaloniki (SKG) – e.g. there are these flights (please book yourself) from Vienna, Munich or Zurich. It’s best to book now. you can find the links behind the destination.
Vienna (VIE): OS 811 | Fri. 09:55 – 12:35 – click here for the flights – Google Flights from Vienna
Munich (MUC): LH 1774 | Fri. 09:50 – 12:50 – for the flights click here: Google Flights from Munich
Zurich (ZRH): LX 1850 | Fri. 09:15 – 12:30 – click here for the flights: Google Flights from Zurich
The links and flights are only intended as a service, we do not receive any commission or are in no connection with the respective providers.
Fancy goosebumps after the chocolate bunny stress?
Join us in Peli Kastri in South Pelion (April 10–13, 2026) and join the celebration.
The key points of the weekend:
✅ Midnight fireworks by the sea
✅ Lamb on a spit in Juliet’s tavern
✅ Real tradition in mountain villages
✅ Only 17 places for maximum privacy
Are you ready for the “real” Greece?
Make a non-binding enquiry now: info@pelikastri.com
Here you will find everything you need to know about the celebrations and the importance of the “Passover” festival in Greece, and even then you still don’t have the feeling of how thrilling it is on Pelion. To do this, you have to come to us and celebrate with us.
Easter in Volos and Pelion | What to do?
Greek Easter: Your Ultimate Guide | Elxis – At Home in Greece
or here in English:
EASTER IN GREECE – A GUIDE TO ORTHODOX EASTER AND MORE