SARISTRA FESTIVAL

KEFALONIA FESTIVAL

Saristra is the central square of the pre- earthquake village of Karavomilos Kefalonia.

The village itself was called Palia Vlachata and still stands upwards in the hill of Karavomiloswith all the remains of the old village’s buildings. Some of them are in such a good condition that entice you to imagine how people used to live.

The earthquake of 1953 made all locals run away and built their new village by the sea.

A group of young people of the contemporary village decided to organise an annual feast during summer time. They wanted the rest of us to get to know their history and tradition.

Music groups, traditional dishes, drinks and many happenings take place from evening to the following morning. Besides the festival, visits to the Saristra area can be paid at any time revealing a fantastic atmosphere.