
Sunset
Panoramic sea views
9 – 16 March 2019
Photography workshop to the less travelled western Greece.
9 – 16 March 2019 (8 day workshop)
Apokria (carnival) is a parade with fancy dress costumes and banqueting. It represents the last time you can eat animal products before Lent and is a great chance for a big party to wake up from the cold and hibernation of winter.
Apokira is one of the biggest Karnavali in Europe. With plenty of photographic opportunities including; giant decorated floats, carts, papier mâché figures. The biggest one is the carnival king who will be burned at the end of the parade in a huge bonfire. The carnival king figure is often a representation of a political figure so your photos will also take on a satirical and photo journalistic flavour. When your creative juices give way to a hungry stomach there will be a chance to taste authentic hand-made delicacies at street food stalls and local tavernas.
The accommodation is located in an organic olive grove, near the historic city of Messolonghi, perched on the slope of a hill and surrounded by the verdant mountainsides of Arakynthos, enjoying a wonderful panoramic view. The hotel features a traditional taverna, outdoor bar, pool, space and sports equipment (basketball, volleyball, table tennis, archery, cycling).
This place offers you the chance to escape the chaos of the city in a tranquil natural environment. You will have plenty of time to relax and unwind but also time to do things together, to experience adventure, fun and entertainment.
There will be a fair amount of easy hiking and you will need to be able to get up hills, flights of stairs, and be ok with a certain level of heat. If you are carrying a camera bag full of equipment you will need to be ok with having this on your back for several hours at a time.
A camera is the obvious one, but also a tripod is a must. Having spare batteries and memory cards is also strongly advised.
No, you have to make your own way to the destination, but wherever possible we will meet you at the airport in Greece.
Yes. We always ensure you will be staying at the best accommodation possible in the area. This means it will be clean and well presented, although in the more remote locations may not be as fancy as in the cities.
All levels are welcome, from the novice to the seasoned professional.
I had a brilliant photographic holiday with Chryssie in Athens and Messolonghi via Delphi. History and culture in Athens, and nature and landscape in Messolonghi. Highly recommend you go!