If you are going to be visiting the area of Leonidio in the Peloponnese this Easter, be prepared for the most special, colorful and luminous surprise… Each year, locals and visitors alike await with anticipation the “Christ has risen” at midnight of Easter Saturday, in order to release thousands of small air-balloons in the sky. All of the churches and parishes of the area at large, participate to this magnificent and spectacular custom for the past few years. The luminous and colorful air-balloons are released to the sky with an aim to “reach as close to God as possible”. In fact, the air-balloons serve as messengers of our prayers and hopes and they are set free to take the message of the Resurrection of Christ as high in the sky as possible. The view of the thousand of luminous air-balloons ascending to the heavens, is absolutely spectacular and is bound to move you sentimentally. The air-balloons look like stars as they go up to the sky and it is very nice to look at them as they slowly disappear one by one. At the same time, fireworks and fire-crackers compliment the whole spectacle which will bewilder the visitor.

For your accommodation you can choose to stay at the picturesque area of Mani and at Κyrimai Hotel at the small port of Gerolimenas in Mani. Its traditional setting and ambiance will make you experience an unforgettable Easter getaway.

For reservations contact us by dialling +302108981884 or by sending us an e-mail at callcenter@tresorhotels.com

From: Eva Kanellopoulos

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