GREEK EASTER

4 days of fire, festival and folklore - experience Greek Easter authentically.

4 Days:

29.04. - 03.05.2027

Erlebe Authentizität, Gemeinschaft und Meeresrauschen

4 days of fire, festivities and folklore in and around Peli Kastri. Celebrate Orthodox Easter in Greece with us and discover the wonderful traditions and customs that make this festival so unique.

5 days of fire, festivities and folklore in and around Peli Kastri.

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 Pascha festival (Greek Easter), far from the crowds, in a setting that nourishes the soul.

Greek Easter is a time for gathering and celebration, when traditions come to life.

Experience the atmosphere of Greek Easter during your trip and enjoy the warm hospitality of the locals.

Imagine that spring has only just begun, and you have the chance to experience the most important festival of the Greek Orthodox calendar. At Easter, Greece lights its candles. We invite you on a journey that is not just a ‘holiday’, but an immersion into the heart of the Aegean.

Greek Easter offers you the chance to experience unique traditions that have been passed down through the generations.

Why you should come along:

Celebrate Orthodox Easter in southern Pelion. It’s a rare treat: this year, the Greek Easter celebrations coincide with the Easter holidays.

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 situated where the silvery olive groves meet the deep blue of the sea – in other words, right on the beach and in the heart of an olive grove.

Peli Kastri is in the perfect location for enjoying Greek Easter in all its splendour.

Are you ready for the real Greece?

Come and celebrate with us and experience a genuine Greek Easter, authentic and communal.

Peli Kastri follows the vision of Peter and Elisabeth Riedl and combines wild nature and tranquil places that only exist in the absolutely untouristy area of southern Pelion.

Daily schedule (subject to change!)

Date	Highlight & Tradition	What to expect
Thursday Friday	Megali Paraskevi (Good Friday)	Travelling together from Thessaloniki The mystical Epitaphios procession. A sea of lights in the streets of the surrounding villages.
Sa.	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	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 Tuesday	Easter Monday Closing	A day off with a little spring ritual organised just for you. A farewell breakfast together and transfer to Thessaloniki.

Thursday and Tuesday are arrival and departure days. A free transfer from Thessaloniki is arranged on these days. If you are unable to arrive until Friday, or need to leave earlier, please contact us at: info@pelikastri.com

Experience the traditions of Greek Easter and let yourself be enchanted by the atmosphere.

The celebrations surrounding Greek Easter are an unforgettable experience that you shouldn’t miss.

GREEK EASTER

4 days of fire, festival and folklore - experience Greek Easter authentically.

4 Days

from €536,–

Course:

€200,–

Accommodation:

€336,–

Breakfast & Easter included

PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

“It was a party. Exciting, funny, held in a hospitable community.”

Leticia K.

“The best way to enjoy spring. The little ritual that the team organized especially for us was delightful”

Stephanie F.

About the workshop leader

Peter Riedl is a doctor, meditation teacher and author. He leads meditation and mindfulness courses and runs the spiritual living and seminar center ‘Mandalahof’ in Vienna, as well as together with Elisabeth Peli Kastri in Greece.

Anna Maurer is a psychotherapist with decades of experience. Her focus is on Gestalt and body therapy as well as transpersonal psychotherapy. She is a university lecturer and author. Anna lives and works in private practice in Vienna.

Michael Haid is a Gestalt therapist, alternative practitioner for psychotherapy and an experienced mountain and hiking guide. He is a speaker for meditation and self-discovery and teaches an approach that combines psychotherapy and spirituality. Michael lives and works in private
practice in Schliersee (D)

GREEK EASTER

4 days of fire, festival and folklore - experience Greek Easter authentically.

4 Days

from €300,–

GREEK EASTER

4 days of fire, festival and folklore - experience Greek Easter authentically.

4 Days

from €536,–

Course:

€200,–

Accommodation:

€336,–

Breakfast & Easter included

PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

“It was a party. Exciting, funny, held in a hospitable community.”

Leticia K.

“The best way to enjoy spring. The little ritual that the team organized especially for us was delightful”

Stephanie F.

Peli Kastri Guesthouse:
Stay right on the retreat grounds.

Our PELI Guesthouse is located about 100 m from the beach and borders directly on our olive grove at the back. If you need some shade: In the lower part of the olive grove, right next to the house, you can relax in a centuries-old, wildly romantic garden in the shade of the olive trees, read, unwind or – depending on the season – snack on a grapefruit directly from the tree.

We have lovingly renovated the old house and offer:
8 double rooms, some with balcony of which two rooms can be upgraded with an extra bed to accommodation for 3 guests. Each room has direct or indirect sea views, as well as a kettle and a mini fridge. Guesthouse

Furnished with love, our rooms are both a quiet retreat and an ideal place to make dreams come true. Greek cotton, handmade details and hand-picked furnishings overlooking the bay help you to indulge in well-being and relaxation. Just be.

On the ground floor there is a lounge for free use by house guests, as well as a spacious private terrace, which creates a special atmosphere with its stylish Greek accents and invites you to simply have breakfast or end the evening in peace.

Meals with vegan and vegetarian options can be prepared in the tavern 50 m away, right on the beach

If our PELI Kastri Guesthouse is full, you will also find some very nice options in the area. Our recommendations:

Traditional stone cottages of Afeiliane:

About 3km from Kastri Beach, Mimi and Nikos rent 4 stone houses with fabulous views, built in traditional style and offering space for 2 – 5 people

Telephone (English, French, Greek)
(+33) 660 29 34 73
More info:
Welcome – AFEILIANES STONE HOUSES

Kastri Beach Camping:

Kastri Beach Camping is in the immediate vicinity of the PELI Beachhouse. Here you will find camping facilities for tents, carvans and more. Open from 15 May to 30 September.

Telephone (English, German, Greek)
(+30) 24 230 71 209, (+30) 23 230 71 360
Telephone out of season: (+30) 24 230 71 107
Mobile: (+30) 69 77 902 622
More info:
Camping in Pelion Greece | Kastri Beach Camping (campingkastribeach.com)

Terrazzas Kastri:
Andrea’s self-catering apartments are newly renovated, not directly on the beach, but in about 5 min walking distance. and also with great views over the bay of Kastri.

Telephone (Italian, English)
(+39 347 041 6494)

Ktena Apartments:

Ktenas Studios is a self-catering accommodation located slightly elevated right in the Bay of Kastri. The apartments have a balcony. There is also a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and kitchenware. The private bathroom comes with a shower. Guests can enjoy sea views from your room. Ktenas Studios has a garden. The property offers free parking.

Telephone (Greek only)
Stathoula Ktena +30 6973719689
If you need help with the enquiry, please call info@pelikastri.com

GREEK EASTER

4 days of fire, festival and folklore - experience Greek Easter authentically.

4 Days

from €300,–

GREEK EASTER

4 days of fire, festival and folklore - experience Greek Easter authentically.

4 Days

from €536,–

Course:

€200,–

Accommodation:

€336,–

Breakfast & Easter included

PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

“It was a party. Exciting, funny, held in a hospitable community.”

Leticia K.

“The best way to enjoy spring. The little ritual that the team organized especially for us was delightful”

Stephanie F.

All-round well-being in Peli Kastri

Prices

870 Euro in a single room with bathroom
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Seminar € 1000,–, accommodation from 650,—, Extras from depending on arrangement

Included services

6 nights in the desired category in Peli Kastri Guesthouse or in a
other accommodation
6-day seminar, also suitable for beginners
Guided meditations, effective techniques, Gestalt therapy exercises,
small lectures and four days in silence, accompanied by experienced course instructors

Courses

from 7 p.m. on the day of arrival to approx. 1 p.m. on the day of departure

Not included in the price:

Arrival and departure
Accommodation outside Peli Kastri (if you choose other accommodation or
Full Occupancy Peli Kastri Guesthouse
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Local taxes and regional taxes.

Other additional services that can be booked:

WISDOM Mediation with Peter Riedl (on request)
Boat taxi
Breakfast/HB/FB in the tavern located on the property.
Transport

GREEK EASTER

4 days of fire, festival and folklore - experience Greek Easter authentically.

4 Days

from €300,–

GREEK EASTER

4 days of fire, festival and folklore - experience Greek Easter authentically.

4 Days

from €536,–

Course:

€200,–

Accommodation:

€336,–

Breakfast & Easter included

PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

“It was a party. Exciting, funny, held in a hospitable community.”

Leticia K.

“The best way to enjoy spring. The little ritual that the team organized especially for us was delightful”

Stephanie F.

Peli Guesthouse is the ideal starting point for your adventures, whether the journey is outward or inward. Our rooms are lovingly designed down to the smallest detail and therefore offer the ideal basis for whatever you need. Relaxation, peace, dreams - just be yourself - in peace.

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