Porto Carras Athlos 2026 - Sports, Wellness & Authentic Experiences At The Ultimate Summer Destination Of Halkidiki

Porto Carras Athlos 2026 will take place for the very first time from May 29 to June 1, 2026, transforming the iconic Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki into a unique destination for sports tourism, wellness, and immersive lifestyle experiences.

With more than 10 sports and wellness activities, open participation for the public, and top instructors from the world of sports and wellbeing, Porto Carras Athlos aims to establish itself as the biggest multisport & wellness event in Northern Greece.

The event program includes beach volleyball camps & tournaments, a beach soccer tournament, the Porto Carras Athlos Golf Tournament, tennis tournaments, CrossFit sessions, yoga & pilates by the sea, calisthenics workouts, football clinics, and running experiences set within the breathtaking natural landscape of Sithonia.

UEFA Euro 2004 champion Kostas Katsouranis joins Porto Carras Athlos with exclusive Football Clinics, offering children and adults the opportunity to train alongside one of the most important personalities in Greek football.

The program includes:

• football clinics
• beach soccer sessions & tournaments 
• skill sessions
• activities for young athletes and families.

At the heart of the event is the Beach Volleyball Camp, led by Olympian and European champion Efi Sfyri, featuring four days of training sessions, open play activities, and tournaments. The brand-new beach volleyball courts at Porto Carras Grand Resort will host:

• Beach Volleyball Sessions featuring King of the Court and Open Play Games 
• Open Beach Volleyball Tournament, which includes:

• Men’s Tournament 
• Women’s Tournament
• Mixed Tournament

The Open Tournament taking place on Monday, June 1, will be open to the public, allowing both resort guests and independent participants to join regardless of hotel accommodation.

For the first time, the Porto Carras Athlos Golf Tournament will take place at the historic golf course of Porto Carras Grand Resort, one of the most iconic golf courses in Greece. The tournament offers a unique sports experience in one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful natural settings, overlooking the Toroneos Gulf.

Wellness takes center stage through unique seaside sessions, as renowned fitness instructor Mandy Persaki presents specially designed Pilates Sessions at Porto Carras Athlos. Participants will enjoy Sunset Beach Pilates in one of the Mediterranean’s most idyllic landscapes.

A key part of the program includes specialized wellness and recovery sessions by Joint Athens, with Angelos Giakoumidis and Giorgos Poulianitis leading sessions focused on:

• injury prevention
• correct movement mechanics 
• lower back decompression 
• functional movement
• athletic performance

Through practical workshops and workouts, participants will discover modern training and recovery techniques.

Porto Carras Athlos dynamically incorporates calisthenics into the program, with Giorgos Votsis presenting specially designed bodyweight workouts and functional strength sessions within the resort’s natural environment.

Participants will:

• explore bodyweight training,
• mobility techniques
• strength & endurance sessions
• outdoor fitness experiences.

Tennis holds a special place within the event through the collaboration with Tennis Hold’em, featuring a Mixed Doubles Tournament, Men’s Singles Tournament, and tennis experiences for athletes of different skill levels.

Matches will take place on the top-tier courts of Porto Carras Grand Resort, delivering a unique seaside tennis experience.

Regina Makedou leads the official CrossFit sessions of the event, presenting high-intensity workouts designed for all participants.

• outdoor CrossFit training 
• metabolic conditioning
• endurance sessions
• group workouts in a seaside environment.

The Porto Carras Athlos wellness experience is enhanced through unique seaside yoga sessions led by Moschoula Pougaridou. Participants will enjoy Morning & Sunset Beach Yoga, combining physical wellness, relaxation, and connection with nature against the stunning backdrop of Porto Carras Grand Resort.

Porto Carras Athlos also hosts one of the year’s most iconic running events, The Giant Run Series, featuring a Half Marathon, 10 km race, 5 km race, and 1 km kids race. The routes pass through vineyards, pine forests, and the award-winning beaches of Porto Carras Grand Resort.

Important: Participation in The Giant Run Series is open to everyone. Any runner may register and attend the event on Sunday, May 31, without booking an accommodation package. Access to Porto Carras Grand Resort on race day will be free for all participants.

The Porto Carras Athlos experience is completed through exceptional gastronomic experiences led by award-winning chef Lefteris Lazarou, presenting a unique live culinary experience dedicated to Mediterranean cuisine and authentic Greek flavors.

The acclaimed chef, who has made a major contribution to modern Greek gastronomy, is also connected to the new gastronomic direction of Porto Carras Grand Resort, contributing significantly to the renewed concept of the Cikado restaurant. As part of this new era, the restaurant is being repositioned as a contemporary gastronomic destination focused on creative Greek cuisine and the promotion of local ingredients through a modern culinary perspective. During the experience, participants will enjoy an exclusive culinary journey inspired by the aromas and products of the Greek sea and Halkidiki, in the presence of the chef.

At the same time, the visitor experience will be elevated through the gastronomic identity of Domaine Porto Carras, operating since 1967 and recognized as one of Greece’s largest organic vineyards, offering unique wine tasting experiences in an environment of exceptional aesthetics.

Porto Carras Athlos is not simply a sports event, but a complete lifestyle experience that combines:

• sports
• wellness
• nature
• gastronomy
• premium accommodation
• authentic hospitality experiences.

Set against the stunning natural scenery of Sithonia, Porto Carras Grand Resort reinforces its position as Halkidiki’s ultimate summer sports destination, becoming a meeting point for athletes, families, and wellness enthusiasts from Greece and abroad.

For the first time, SIXT, member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group, joins Porto Carras Athlos as Premium Mobility Partner, dynamically supporting this major sports tourism and wellness event in Northern Greece. Focused on comfort, reliability, and a modern mobility experience, SIXT will contribute significantly to the transportation of athletes, guests, and visitors, offering high-level mobility services at an event that combines sports, hospitality, and destination experiences. This partnership further confirms SIXT’s strong presence in Northern Greece, a region with growing tourism potential, where the company consistently supports both visitor transportation needs and the development of quality tourism. Through this new collaboration, SIXT strengthens its strategic presence in leading events that promote sustainable tourism, extroversion, and unique life experiences.

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The road to your own “Athlos” is now open. Registrations for all activities are available exclusively through the more.com platform!

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Participation in Porto Carras Athlos is completed with accommodation at the heart of the event, at the iconic Porto Carras Meliton Hotel, managed by SWOT Hospitality for the second consecutive year. For the Holy Spirit long weekend, special accommodation packages are available starting from €230 per double room per night, including half-board at the “Athos” restaurant and complimentary participation in parallel wellness activities such as Yoga, Pilates, and Calisthenics. Guests may choose between rooms and suites with sea or marina views, ensuring a holistic hospitality experience with a minimum stay of two nights. Reservations are available through the official event website HERE!

Gold Sponsor: Domaine Porto Carras

Premium Mobility Partner: SIXT, member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group

Helper: Anatomic Line

Official Sports Supplier: 42K Running

Athletic Partners: Enso Sports Club by Efi Sfyri, Falcons Football Academy, Joint Athens, Pilates by Mandy, Tennis Hold’em Club,The Art of Calisthenics

Porto Carras Grand Resort is the historic iconic resort that has contributed significantly to the establishment of luxury tourism in Greece, especially in Halkidiki. For 50 years, it has been offering high-level services and authentic Greek hospitality to its guests in an environment of unparalleled beauty and intense contrasts. 

Located alongside a sandy coastline of 9 kilometers and surrounded by a verdant area of 18,000 acres, with gardens under the shade of pine trees dressing the slopes of Mount Meliton. Its facilities include an 18-hole golf course, the biggest organic vineyard in Greece, a spa and wellness center, restaurants with high-level gastronomy, a casino and a marina that provides integrated services. In addition, a wide range of sports and cultural activities on land and sea are available to visitors of all ages.