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Hospitality Sponsors Embrace “Santorini Experience”
Summer has arrived, and as we approach the holidays, we also move into the rhythms of “Santorini Experience”, and participants need to book their stay in the breathtaking island of the Cyclades, for October 5-7, 2018, taking advantage of the discounts offered by the hospitality sponsors that apply to this specific period for the event.
Registration and special offers continue with an undiminished pace, with the local community offering its very best, as hospitality sponsors are loyal to their “appointment” this year, offering dynamic support to the island and special accommodation prices to those participating in Santorini Experience.
Hospitality Sponsors are: Santorini Hoteliers Association, Meltemi Hotels & Resorts, Aqua Vista Hotels, Athina Luxury Suites, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, West East Suites, Desiterra Luxury Suites & Villas, 270 Oia’s View, Central Fira Hotel, Fanouris Condo, Monolithia, Casa Iphigenia, Sienna Resort.
Registrations will close on August 31, 2018. Register now HERE!
For those choosing to travel to the island by plane, Ryanair, the official airline partner of the event for the 3rd consecutive year, will connect Santorini with safety and comfort in privileged fares that will be announced soon.
At the same time, all those wishing to travel to the island by ferry, will be able to enjoy once again this year the safety and comfort of Blue Star Ferries. The top Greek shipping company offers 50% discount on the ferry tickets and vehicles to all those visiting the event and the island from October 1 st to 12 th 2018. Each person who has completed his/her registration is entitled to the same discount for 3 more people (if these are his/her escorts) or for 4 people (if these are family members).
VitaNTravel, as the official travel agent of the event, will take care and assist all athletes and escorts with information about the ferry routes, ferry tickets, car rentals and accommodation in the island while a special accommodation package has been prepared for the period October 5-7, 2018. You may book this special package for a two- night stay that includes your hotel accommodation, ferry tickets with Blue Star Ferries, in economy class for the itineraries: Piraeus - Santorini (5/10), departure: 07.25 am, arrival: 14.55 pm and from Santorini - Piraeus (7/10), departure: 15.30 pm, arrival:
23.25 pm as well as extra transfers from the hotel to the event venues. The privileged package starts from 130€/person. For more information visit VitaNTravel or call +30 2103249070.
In addition, for the 4 th consecutive year Ford Motor Hellas will strengthen Santorini Experience with its presence, with the safety and efficient engines of its cars, as the official sponsor of the event.
For the first time in Santorini Experience, Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation (Herrco) will assist the event. In cooperation with the Municipality of Santorini, they aim at a better environmental control of the event and the promotion of recycling in the island. “Vikos” continues on the side of Santorini Experience for the 4 th consecutive year, as an official supporter offering athletes who will take part, the opportunity to quench their thirst with the natural mineral water “Vikos” which contributes to the better functioning of the body.
As far as the open water swimming race is concerned, we must highlight that any event involving an open water swimming race should take place with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation, in accordance with FINA’s safety rules; as is always the case with “Santorini Experience”.
Watch the video teaser of Santorini Experience 2018 HERE!
In addition, official sponsors of the event are once again Alafouzos Sport and Athina Luxury Suites. Official supporters are Avance, Santorini Hoteliers Association, Meltemi Hotels & Resorts, Aqua Vista Hotels, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa and Boatmen Union Santorini. National Geographic is for one more year a Strategic Partner of the event.
“Santorini Experience” is a co-organization of Municipality of Santorini, Municipal Sports Cultural Environmental Organization of Santorini (DAPPOS) and Active Media Group. The event is held for one more year under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization. More info at: www.santorini-experience.com
Official Airline Partner: Ryanair
Official Sponsors: Ford Motor Hellas, Blue Star Ferries, Alafouzos Sport, Athina Luxury Suites
Official Supporters: Natural Mineral Water “Vikos”, Avance Rent A Car, Santorini Hoteliers
Association, Meltemi Hotels & Resorts, Aqua Vista Hotels, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, Boatmen Union Santorini Assisted by: Lifeguard Patrol, Assyrtico Wine Restaurant Café, Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation
Official travel agent: VitaNTravel
Strategic Partner: National Geographic
Official Hashtag: #SantoriniExperience
Photo Credit: Santorini in October @ Santorini Experience by Elias Lefas
CYA International Conference - Thucydides The Athenian
An international group of scholars will address these questions through analyses of Pericles’ allies and enemies, and Thucydides’ staging of these characters in his narrative as they experience the post-Periclean legacy. Additionally, they will investigate the Periclean building program, and present new ways of using the evidence from the recently discovered cup inscribed by Pericles and members of his milieu.
Organizing Committee:
Alexis Phylactopoulos, President, College Year in Athens
Robert Pitt, Classics professor, College Year in Athens
Theoni Scourta, Vice President for Academic Affairs, College Year in Athens
To view the conference's full program please click HERE!
August Screenings - Athens Open Air Film Festival 2018
This article outlines all of the screenings for August so keep scrolling for full program info...
Wednesday, Agust 22nd / Rematia Theater, Chalandri
The Collector, 1965 by William Wyler
Tribute «Classics Illustrated: Reading on the big screen» in collaboration with the British Council. A young and lonely man (Terence Stamp) has kidnapped a student of fine arts (Samantha Eggar) aiming to win her love, even through violence if necessary. Twice awarded with an Oscar, one of the top creators of Hollywood’s golden era, William Wyler left aside the social concerns found in John Fowles’ book and focused on the coexistence of the two main characters forming an unusual (and unique in its kind) erotic film, through the conflict of different worldviews.
Duration: 119’
Starting Time: 21:00
Friday , August 24th / Dionysiou Areopagitou Pedestrian Precinct
The Long Day Closes, 1992 by Terence Davies
Tribute «Classics Illustrated: Reading on the big screen» in collaboration with the British Council. Four years after the artistic triumph of his first feature film «Distant Voices, Still Lives» (1988), the great Terence Davies returns again in the past and his hometown: in Liverpool – 1956, in the house he grew up, in the arms of his beloved mother, in the days where the whole world seemed to begin at his family home’s doorstep and finish at the end of the road.
Starring: Leigh McCormack, Marjorie Yates, Anthony Watson, Nicholas Lamont
Duration: 85’
Starting Time: 21:00
Wednesday, August 29th / Numismatic Museum Garden
Lord of the Flies, 1963 by Peter Brook
Tribute «Classics Illustrated: Reading on the big screen» in collaboration with the British Council. One day, out of the blue, war breaks out and a bunch of British schoolchildren find refuge in an exotic island in the middle of nowhere. All alone and unable to contact the outside world, the boys try to organize a society from scratch, despite the constant disputes that threaten the already fragile new circumstance. If hope for a better world effectively lies within the children, this same hope sinks in the most dramatic way in the sea of the Cold-War pessimism which surrounds the island of the «Lord of the Flies» and this masterful adaptation from William Golding’s legendary novel.
Starring: James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards
Duration: 92’
Starting Time: 21:00
«Athens 2018 World Book Capital»
The screenings of the 8th Athens International Film Festival that express literary interest are integrated in the «Athens 2018 World Book Capital» framework, an international distinction received by the Athens municipality and our town from UNESCO which lasts for a year, from April the 23rd 2018 until April the 22nd 2019.
The First Social Entrepreneurship Market In Greece
New Ferry Routes To Connect Thessaloniki With More Destinations In Greece
Itineraries of both vessels will be daily and run until September 9.
The Golden Star Super Cat
Departure 12:15 from Volos - Skiathos - Skopelos - Alonissos - Skiathos - Thessaloniki (arrival 19:00)
The Golden Star Super Speed
Departure 10:00 from Thessaloniki - Skiathos - Skopelos - Alonissos - Skopelos - Skiathos - Volos (arrival 17:00)
There will also be a local Volos - Skiathos - Volos route, which will depart every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.
Additionally, the Cyclades islands will be linked with Thessaloniki and Crete via a bi-weekly ferry service, which will be launched in the near future. This ferry service was recently announced by the Alternate Shipping Minister Nektarios Santorinios during the 15th Regional Conference held on Syros.
The route will run twice a week for three months and will connect Thessaloniki, Skiathos, Syros, and other Cyclades islands with Heraklion, Crete.
Santorinios also announced that every Friday and Sunday, a high-speed ferry will depart from Piraeus linking Heraklion with the Cyclades, Syros, and Santorini.
Please click here and and here to visit Greek Travel Pages for more information.
Best Beach Bars In Athens
@nalu_cafe
Located at the Akti you Iliou beach (Costa del Sol), Nalu is a trendy spot, very popular among Athenians. This beach bar has relaxed, boho-chic aesthetics, offering a homey and cozy feeling. Nālu is open from early in the morning and keeps serving till late at night when it turns into a great bar with delicious cocktails. Nālu is also a popular destination to watch the sunset, as it offers stunning views.
Address: Leof. Poseidonos
Telephone: 210 9880990
@bolivarbeachbar
Address: Akti tou Iliou, Leof. Poseidonos
Telephone: 210 9831018
Just an hour from the city center, in Anavissos, this beach side bar has a bit of everything. Crystal-clear, calm waters, great food, and cocktails - this is the perfect destination for a day trip!
@lamicoathenianriviera
Address: 21 Souniou Avenue, Palaia Fokaia, Anavissos
Telephone: 2291 041834
4. Moana Beach House - Varkiza
Telephone: 698 314 1116
The Premier Of Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2018
Other venues include EMST, Megaron, Epidaurus Theater, Little Theater of Ancient Epidaurus, Ancient Stadium of Epidaurus, Odeon of Herodes, Benaki Museum, National Acheological Museum, Benizelos Mansion, the Athens Conservatory and more.
Photo Credit: Athens Festival