A variety of islands, each with their own magical identity, spell out sheltered anchorages, pine-covered hills, sparkling whitewashed houses and a turbulence of spring flowers cascading down village walls. Harbour-side tavernas and restaurants are slowly opening their shutters to welcome the beginnings of the tourist season. Everything and everyone is waking up from the winter to a steady, gentle sun and calm, blue seas.
Spring is the loveliest of all seasons in Greece.
The trees blossom and the islands are carpeted with flowers as Easter approaches. In Greece, Easter is the big national holiday and it is consequently a good time of year to visit for atmosphere. After the solemn religious service on Easter morning, suddenly all of Greece erupts into a frenzy of dancing and rejoicing. A feeling of rejuvenation and expectancy is in the air as all rejoice the approach of spring and summer. The Greek Orthodox Church holds Easter on a different date to the Christian church - April 27th this year.