Fire Wheel: Orthodox Lent is celebrated with a blazing wheel of fire lit in Sinca Noua. Locals gather after dark at the foot of a local hill, at the top of which young men light wheels of hay on fire in a sort of purification rite. The ritual is followed by feasting, dancing and plenty of celebration.

Rome is taken over by this huge festival that showcases theatre, music and dance in dozens of locations.

Students from college and high school begin their long summer break and hence the islands devote themselves to youthful recreation with beach parties, musical concerts and sporting events among the activities on offer.