The Pentati Sardine Festival on July 12th is one of the most popular gastronomy-focused events on the island. Perched on a cliffside overlooking the West coast, the fishing village of Pentati offers a breathtaking setting for this annual feast.

As the name suggests, the star of the show is the sardine. Freshly caught and grilled on the spot, thousands of sardines are served to visitors, typically accompanied by local wine and bread. The festival is a sensory delight, combining the smell of the charcoal grill with live traditional music and the cool evening breeze of the Ionian.