Pastelli Feast – Anogyra

Anogyra is well known for its carob production, since the village has an abundance of carob trees. Carobs are picked between the months of August and November. Pastelli (carob brittle) and teratsomelo (carob syrup) are made from carob juice boiled on an open fire in a cauldron. In September, a much-anticipated carob feast is held in the village to celebrate the harvest, featuring demonstrations of Pastelli making, traditional dances and music, food, wine and other local delicacies.