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Colors of Loutraki - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Loutraki Loutraki residents are known for their friendly and welcoming attitude to foreign tourists. Travelers began exploring the city quite recently so there are relatively few tourists here even at the height of the season. This feature allowed the townspeople to maintain their traditions and a measured lifestyle, which is characterized by leisureliness and lack of fuss typical of large cities. Many foreign guests may find such behavior of locals rather unusual. Don't be surprised if you are served a little longer than usual in a store or a restaurant. This should not be regarded as a sign of neglect - locals are just used to never being in a hurry.
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Loutraki will be a great place to get acquainted with traditional Greek cuisine. The main feature of local gastronomy is the variety of fish dishes and other seafood. At local taverns and … Open
The manifestation of strong emotions is also untypical, so in public places, one should refrain from excessive gesticulation and heated discussions. The townspeople are also known for their respect for religious traditions. In the city and its environs, there are many ancient churches built in honor of the local patron saints hundreds of years ago. Today, local fishermen, farmers, and merchants have their favorite church. Every year they celebrate beautiful holidays in honor of their patron saints.
On such days, the statues of saints stored in churches are publicly displayed and carried along the main streets. Beautiful festivities are always held in honor of Christmas and Easter. Many interesting traditions are associated with each of these holidays. Before Easter, they always observe strict fasting. A week before the holiday, many completely refuse to eat or drink. But on Easter day, festive tables are striking with a variety of amazing dishes and delicacies. Their important and mandatory component is rich meat dishes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Hundreds of years ago, it was customary to roast a whole lamb on a spit on Easter, and this tradition has been preserved till our days. The modern holiday is now complemented by lush festivities and a rich cultural program designed for both locals and foreign guests. Colorful fairs, performances by folklore groups, and theatrical performances take place on the streets and squares. During religious holidays, a special entertainment program is always prepared for children.
The best way to experience the traditional culture of Loutraki is to visit the city during the carnival. This carnival held annually in February marks the beginning of Lent before Easter. From early morning, music plays on the streets, carnival guests can watch performances of street artists and acrobats, as well as enjoy the best regional delicacies. The Loutraki Carnival is considered one of the most colorful and eventful, it is visited by people from all over Greece.
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On the festive day, it is customary to put on bright carnival costumes and wear masks. Local residents prepare all the costumes for the celebration on their own. It's not recommended to wear expensive clothes on the carnival day, as locals have a tradition of spraying each other with water and sprinkling confetti. The main event of the holiday is a traditional carnival procession in which ordinary townspeople take part. In the evening, everyone moves to the main streets and squares where a series of holiday concerts and performances starts.
In recent years, the Loutraki Carnival has gained a grandiose scale - thousands of foreign visitors attend it every year. Famous musicians and artists take part in the festive concerts, which makes them even more interesting. For the rest of the year, Loutraki is characterized by a very calm and measured rhythm of life. But even in a normal period, travelers always have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of national culture and join the life of townspeople.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Loutraki
1. Loutraki is a popular beach resort, so most tourists visit it in the summer months. It's recommended to book a hotel room for the summer in advance. 2. Active tourists who want to … Open
Like many years ago, many hereditary fishermen live in the city today. Travelers always have a chance to go fishing with them. In the early morning, you can visit traditional local fish markets. Another way to get acquainted with the local traditions is to visit farms located in the vicinity. On such cattle-breeding farms, you can try wonderful dairy products and the world-famous Greek cheese. Near Loutraki, there are wonderful fruit orchards and several historic wineries, which are also always happy to welcome guests. Despite the influence of modern culture, Loutraki has managed to maintain its original lifestyle and historical traditions.
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Survived castles around Loutraki
♥   Castle 'Acrocorinth' Corinth, 13.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Tiryns Castle' Acropolis of Tiryns, 45.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Markellos Tower' Aegina, 48.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Bourtzi' Nafplio, 48.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Acronauplia' Nafplion, 48.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Palamidi' Nafplion, 49 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Chalkis' Chalkis, 76.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Loutraki

Agistri Island
Local citizens enjoy drinking alcohol, they drink retsina almost every day, but you will hardly meet drunk people on the streets. This is because invariable behaviour is a disgrace for Greeks. So, if you don’t want to be condemned by locals, try to control yourself. Every tourist should know that people on Agistri are very conservative and you should wear appropriate ... Open »
Aegina Island
It is customed to shake hands only at the first meeting. Then, people greet each other with a kiss on the cheeks. Locals like to touch a person during a conversation without any embarrassment. What's interesting, if a Greek invites you to his house, it doesn’t mean that you will have a meal there. However, locals are very hospitable and they always try to lavish care upon ... Open »
Athens
Every year on October 28 an unusual holiday is celebrated in Athens. The holiday’s name is Day of Ohi (the meaning of this word has been already mentioned). On this day Greece said "no" to occupation of Italy. So this holiday has been celebrated since the Second World War. Local residents are very funny people who like entertainments. There is simply no weekend in this city ... Open »
Spetses Island
Greeks enjoy drinking alcohol, especially retsina and ouzo. Although you will never meet drunk people on the streets of Spetses. This is because invariable behaviour is a disgrace for Greeks and drunk people deserve only mockery and contempt. So, if you don’t want to be condemned by locals, try to control yourself. Greeks love to criticize their government, but they hate ... Open »
Hydra Island
While communicating with locals, don’t forget that some of the common gestures have a different meaning on Hydra and in Greece. For example, not every nod means that a person agrees with you. A Greek “yes” is tilting the head to either side and making a sideways motion while slightly closing the eyes. When locals want to say «no», they raise their eyebrows and their ... Open »
Evvoia Island
In the evening most of the inhabitants in Evvoia go to taverns. Here they can spend time in a good company, have a meal at a reasonable price or drink some wine, listen to the folk music and watch dancers in national costumes. What more could anyone ask for? Most Greeks would say “Nothing”. People in Evvoia like money, they like to spend them, but usually don’t want to ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Loutraki. Learn the best periods to visit Loutraki to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Loutraki.
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