Easter Holiday in Andros
Easter in Andros - Best Easter Holiday destination
Easter is approaching...Spring colours, delicious local delicacies, traditional island-style music and moments of devoutness and a festive atmosphere, characterize Easter in Andros as an experience that you will never forget. It is the ideal destination for an Easter getaway, just two hours from Athens.
In Andros, Easter is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The traditions of the Holy Week in the churches and monasteries of the island, the procession of the Epitaph in the streets of the island, the Resurrection of Christ on Holy Saturday and the festive atmosphere of Sunday make you feel that Easter is best celebrated with an island atmosphere.
The Holy Week of Easter in Andros
On Holy Thursday, in every church of the island after the divine crucifixion the reading of the Twelve Gospels, the Epitaph is decorated with colorful flowers threaded. This process can last all night.
On Good Friday morning, a pilgrimage is made to the Epitaphs, while in the evening the procession takes place in the picturesque alleys of the island under the light of the candles and the hymns, in an atmosphere of devoutness and endless feast, in Chora, Batsi, Korthi, Gavrio and all the villages. The three Epitaphs meet in the cobbled streets of Chora, in Kairi Square, while in Batsi there is a large procession on the bay with view of the sea and the picturesque settlement.
Photo: Vangelis Loukisas / Source: Andros Film
On Holy Saturday, the whole world celebrates the Resurrection in a beautiful, joyful feast. The people gather in the churches to receive the holy light that comes from the distant tomb of Christ. At the sound of “Christ is Risen” the sky is illuminated by the impressive fireworks and sparklers. The night continues with the traditional serving of Magiritsa, the roast lamb in the oven, local wine and fun until dawn.
Photo: Epameinondas Marmaras / Source: Micra Anglia
On Easter Sunday, Andriot dishes are served in the taverns, with the traditional "Lambriatis" (goat or lamb stuffed, with many local spices, baked in a wood oven) not missing from any table. Many of the taverns have live music from local bands. Enjoy traditional island rhythms.
On Sunday afternoon, in Korthi, Paleopolis, Syneti, Falika and other villages, young and old people play in the streets and squares "Tsounia". A traditional game that looks like bowling.
Photo: Dimitris Antonellos / Source: En Andro
In Stenies village the atmosphere proves to be particularly "explosive". "Mascula", the old cast cannons that pop from one end to the other in the village with the deafening noise of the fireworks travel all over the island. A unique experience worth living.
The spring landscape, the colours, the smells of nature and the abundant waters compose a magnificent landscape. The aromas from the gardens and the trees are mixed with the thyme, the oregano and create an intoxicating atmosphere. It is an opportunity during your stay in Andros on Easter days to walk some of the paths of the island or even to visit the imposing monasteries of our island. When leaving, do not forget to get traditional sweets such as pastitsakia, amygdalota, spoon sweets and pastels.
