Tyrnavos, Greece Map - Phallus Festival
Tyrnavos is northwest of Larissa, where there is a small airport, LGLR, marked on the map.
Tyrnavos is know for its "Dirty Monday" Phallus Festival held on the first Monday of Lent. The one-day pagan fertility festival is dedicated to Dionysos, god of wine and son of Zeus.
Tyrnavos, Greece Location Map
Tyrnavos is located in the Larissa prefecture and the Thessalia region. To the west are the famouse monasteries of Meteora, near Kalambaka (see the Meteora Monasteries Map)
The Greek Mainland is often overlooked as a tourist destination. In some sense, this is the "real Greece," the place where tourists aren't the only concern. From the Meteora monasteries to the wood carvers of Metsovo, mainland greece is is a fascinating place for those inclined toward slow travel.
