The bustling port city of Patra (Patras) hosts not only ferries to Corfu and Italy, but also one of Greece’s pre-eminent Carnival celebrations. Greek Orthodox Easter includes a Carnival similar to the Mardi Gras festivities that precede Catholic Easter. Patra’s festivities see giant floats rolling raucously through town, accompanied by throngs of costumed locals and visitors. The date changes every year and usually differs from the date of the Catholic Carnival, but it’s worth planning your trip around. |
