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Monday, 19 March 2018 07:00
Wanderlust Greece - 72 Hours In Athens
Wanderlust Greece is back for Season 2 and this time they are getting up close and personal with their home city. After uncovering the best of the Peloponnese, it’s all about Athens on the Digital Travel Show that broadcasts live on Discover Greece’s social media channels.
The guest presenter will spend six weeks living and breathing everything that’s great about Athens, tapping right into the city’s incredible urban vibe.
Discover the people, the neighbourhoods, the architecture that make Athens one of the most exciting city break destinations in the world. Athens is a great mix of modern cultural highlights and ancient classics.
Share the WANDERLUST by using the #WanderlustGr hashtag on your Instagram, Twitter and Facebook posts from Greece, and join the travel show on the Discover Greece Social Media feed.
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Monday, 03 September 2018 07:00
Athens A Finalist For The 2018 European Capital Of Innovation Award
It was recently announced that Athens, Greece is a finalist amongst 12 cities for the 2018 European Capital of Innovation Award. The award is an annual prize awarded to the European city that is best able to demonstrate innovation that improves the lives of its citizens.
Cities that are able to contribute to open dynamic innovation ecosystems, involve citizens in governance and decision-making, and use innovation to improve the resiliency and sustainability of their cities are given consideration for the award. The city that is named the European Innovation Capital of the Year will receive 1 million euros, while the five runner-up cities will receive 100,000 euros.
The Mayor of Athens, Giorgos Kaminis, explained that Athens being nominated for this award began with a variety of innovation programs in Athens, such as renovating old abandoned buildings and opening them to local communities.
The Mayor of Athens, Giorgos Kaminis, explained that Athens being nominated for this award began with a variety of innovation programs in Athens, such as renovating old abandoned buildings and opening them to local communities.
The other cities in running with Athens are Aarhus, Antwerp, Bristol, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Leuven, Lisbon, Madrid, Toulouse, Umeå, and Vienna.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Travel Pages
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Monday, 18 January 2021 07:00
Where To Enjoy The Most Amazing Views In Athens
When you set off to discover Athens, you will be surprised by the amount of amazing vantage points the city has to offer. Due to its unique geography, Athens offers a number of places to visit and take-in the extraordinary views over the city and all the way to the sea! Get ready to feel on the top of the world at one of our favorite viewpoints in Athens.
The Acropolis
The Acropolis, Athens’ eternal landmark, offers some of the most extraordinary views in the city. Standing proudly on a high hill, the Acropolis is the most visited landmark in Athens-not only for its historical importance but also for the bird’s eye views to the city below. The Acropolis may be a rather predictable choice, however, it is the most stunning location in Athens if not in the whole of Greece.
The Acropolis, Athens’ eternal landmark, offers some of the most extraordinary views in the city. Standing proudly on a high hill, the Acropolis is the most visited landmark in Athens-not only for its historical importance but also for the bird’s eye views to the city below. The Acropolis may be a rather predictable choice, however, it is the most stunning location in Athens if not in the whole of Greece.
Mount Lycabettus
Lycabettus is the highest peak in Athens and an iconic landmark of the city. At 300 meters above sea level it offers unsurpassed views of the city; on a clear day, you can see the island of Aegina shimmering in the horizon. The top of the hill can be reached by foot, but the easiest way to get there is via the cable car that runs every half hour from the station on Aristippou street. Mount Lycabettus is home to the picturesque chapel of St. George, a restaurant, and an open air theater. The views from the hill are particularly amazing at night time!
Lycabettus is the highest peak in Athens and an iconic landmark of the city. At 300 meters above sea level it offers unsurpassed views of the city; on a clear day, you can see the island of Aegina shimmering in the horizon. The top of the hill can be reached by foot, but the easiest way to get there is via the cable car that runs every half hour from the station on Aristippou street. Mount Lycabettus is home to the picturesque chapel of St. George, a restaurant, and an open air theater. The views from the hill are particularly amazing at night time!
Philopappou Hill
Named after the monument of Philoppapos that was discovered in the area, this hill captures Greek history, ancient and modern in a single image. Walking up the marble paved path and you will pass the tiny church of St. Dimitrios Loumbardiaris and The Shrine of the Muses which is cut into the rock just below the hill’s summit. From the top of the you’ll be able to take some amazing pictures of the Parthenon, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Acropolis Museum, and the Athens Observatory. The hill is surrounded by a beautiful park and is a favorite kite drifting spot on the Greek Kathara Deytera - Clean Monday holiday.
Named after the monument of Philoppapos that was discovered in the area, this hill captures Greek history, ancient and modern in a single image. Walking up the marble paved path and you will pass the tiny church of St. Dimitrios Loumbardiaris and The Shrine of the Muses which is cut into the rock just below the hill’s summit. From the top of the you’ll be able to take some amazing pictures of the Parthenon, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Acropolis Museum, and the Athens Observatory. The hill is surrounded by a beautiful park and is a favorite kite drifting spot on the Greek Kathara Deytera - Clean Monday holiday.
Other excellent places to savor awe-inspiring views of central Athens are: Strefi Hill near Exarhia, the Athens National Observatory on Nymphon Hill, and Areopagus Hill near the Acropolis. If you have some extra time on your hands we highly recommend taking the short trip to the floodlit Temple of Poseidon in Sounion to watch the sun set into the Saronic Gulf and the moon rising up over the sea!
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Thursday, 02 May 2019 07:00
Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2019 Ticket Pre-Sale Has Begun
The Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2019 ticket pre-sale has begun. Tickets are available for purchase at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Peiraios 260, and other venues hosting this year’s Festival productions. Tickets can also be purchased by telephone, online, and at Public.gr stores.
More Specifically
Call Center: 210 8938112 Monday to Sunday 09:00-21:00
Online Purchase: www.greekfestival.gr & www.ticketmaster.gr
For groups (20+ persons): 210 3222720 & tickets@greekfestival.gr
For persons with disabilities: 210 3221897 & tameia@greekfestival.gr
Athens & Epidaurus Festival Box Offices:
Panepistimiou 39 (Stoa Pesmazoglou) Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00
Odeon of Herodes Atticus: Monday to Sunday 10:00-14:00 & 18:00-21:00 on performance days
Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus: Monday to Thursday 10:00-13:00 & Friday to Saturday 10:30-21:30
For more information about this year's events, please visit: Athens & Epidaurus Festival
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Monday, 20 July 2020 14:40
Epidaurus Theater To Globally Live-Stream Ancient Play For The First Time
Aeschylus' ancient Greek play "The Persians," is the first ancient Greek drama production to be live-streamed to a global audience. The performance will be presented in remembrance of the 25th centennial of the Battle of Salamis. "The Persians" dramatizes the naval battle of Salamis–one of the most critical battles in human history and is Aeschylus' most pacifist play.
The play will be streamed live on July 25 at 21.00 Athens time (GMT +2), in partnership with Google Greece, and will be available worldwide–except Greece–exclusively through YouTube. The screening is free of charge; however, donations are welcome. Proceeds and donations will go to the National Theatre and the Greek actors who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The play will be perfomed in Greek with English subtitles and will be available through livefromepidaurus.gr, the National Theatre of Greece, the Athens & Epidaurus Festival, the Ministry of Culture and Sports, and the National Theatre of Greece's YouTube channel.
This content has been prepared by Codico Lab with information from amna.gr
This content has been prepared by Codico Lab with information from amna.gr
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Tuesday, 24 May 2022 18:44
Greece Drops Face Mask Rule For Indoor Spaces
Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced that face masks will no longer be required for indoor spaces between June 1 – September 15.
Under the revised guidelines, as of June 1, masks will no longer be mandatory in indoor areas including at supermarkets, restaurants, shops, malls, hair salons, etc.
The minister added that masks will also not be necessary for means of transport with numbered seats including airplanes, intercity trains, and KTEL buses. The lifting of the measure also concerns employees in all the aforementioned areas.
Under the revised guidelines, as of June 1, masks will no longer be mandatory in indoor areas including at supermarkets, restaurants, shops, malls, hair salons, etc.
The minister added that masks will also not be necessary for means of transport with numbered seats including airplanes, intercity trains, and KTEL buses. The lifting of the measure also concerns employees in all the aforementioned areas.
Click here to learn more about how to protect yourself, symptoms, and where to seek medical treatment.
Click here to read about how to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Greece.
Click here to read about how to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Greece.
Where mask-wearing will remain mandatory
Mask-wearing will remain mandatory in hospitals, senior care homes, and when using public means of transport (buses, trolleys, electric railway, metro, and tram).
The health minister added that the country’s Covid-19 committee of experts will decide in the following days if mask-wearing will remain mandatory in schools, universities and when traveling on ferries to the islands.
To read this article in full, please visit: news.gtp.gr
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Monday, 24 October 2022 07:00
Greek Author Kazantzakis’s Last Novel Published 75 Years Later
The last remaining unpublished novel of Nikos Kazantzakis, the universally-celebrated author of “Zorba the Greek,” is out on October 26, 2022, sixty-five years post-mortem and seventy-five years since it was penned.
The novel, titled “Aniforos” (“Uphill”, in free translation), hit the bookstores in Greece by publishing house Dioptra, following a comprehensive publishing rights deal with Kazantzakis’s descendant, Niki Stavrou, who is the copyright owner of the author’s works and director of Kazantzakis Publications.
The manuscript had been kept at the Kazantzakis museum, in the author’s home village of Mirtia, just outside Heraklion, Crete, since its rediscovery.
Nine-time Nobel nominee
Nikos Kazantzakis is the most translated Greek contemporary author, and he is widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature.
A novelist, poet, playwright, journalist, philosopher, and politician, Kazantzakis was born and raised on Crete but traveled around the world and lived in several European cities, leading a truly cosmopolitan life.
His work includes novels, short stories, plays, travel logs, memoirs, and philosophical essays, written between 1906 and his death in 1957.
Kazantzakis was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine times, for a total of 14 different nominations. In the year of his passing, the Cretan author famously lost the prestigious prize to Albert Camus by one vote.
Kazantzakis’s last unpublished novel
“Aniforos” was his last novel, written right after his world-famous masterpiece “Zorba the Greek” (1946). He wrote it around the time that he departed for the UK on what was meant to be his last journey.
Brimming with autobiographical references, as the author reflects on the sad experience of World War II, which he endured firsthand, “Aniforos” is separated into three parts: Crete, England, and Loneliness.
Dioptra said in an earlier note that this work was Kazantzakis’s answer to the criticism he had received that the pain and destruction suffered by Greece during the German occupation was missing from “Zorba the Greek.”
To read this article in full, please visit: greekreporter.com
The novel, titled “Aniforos” (“Uphill”, in free translation), hit the bookstores in Greece by publishing house Dioptra, following a comprehensive publishing rights deal with Kazantzakis’s descendant, Niki Stavrou, who is the copyright owner of the author’s works and director of Kazantzakis Publications.
The manuscript had been kept at the Kazantzakis museum, in the author’s home village of Mirtia, just outside Heraklion, Crete, since its rediscovery.
Nine-time Nobel nominee
Nikos Kazantzakis is the most translated Greek contemporary author, and he is widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature.
A novelist, poet, playwright, journalist, philosopher, and politician, Kazantzakis was born and raised on Crete but traveled around the world and lived in several European cities, leading a truly cosmopolitan life.
His work includes novels, short stories, plays, travel logs, memoirs, and philosophical essays, written between 1906 and his death in 1957.
Kazantzakis was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine times, for a total of 14 different nominations. In the year of his passing, the Cretan author famously lost the prestigious prize to Albert Camus by one vote.
Kazantzakis’s last unpublished novel
“Aniforos” was his last novel, written right after his world-famous masterpiece “Zorba the Greek” (1946). He wrote it around the time that he departed for the UK on what was meant to be his last journey.
Brimming with autobiographical references, as the author reflects on the sad experience of World War II, which he endured firsthand, “Aniforos” is separated into three parts: Crete, England, and Loneliness.
Dioptra said in an earlier note that this work was Kazantzakis’s answer to the criticism he had received that the pain and destruction suffered by Greece during the German occupation was missing from “Zorba the Greek.”
To read this article in full, please visit: greekreporter.com
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Saturday, 05 August 2023 20:47
Greece to Launch ‘Rhodes, What You Love is Here’ Campaign
As part of efforts to restore Rhodes’ reputation and encourage tourism to the island after the devastating fires last month, the Greek Tourism Ministry and the South Aegean Region announced that they had teamed up with advertising company Ogilvy for the launch of an international marketing campaign dubbed “Rhodes, What You Love is Here”.
The campaign was announced after a meeting on Wednesday between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni, South Aegean Regional Governor Giorgos Hatzimarkos, Greek National Tourist Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis, and Ogilvy executives.
The news comes a day after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on UK television free weeklong holidays for those who were affected by the destructive fires in July.
“For all those whose holiday was cut short as a result of wildfires, the Greek government in cooperation with local authorities will offer one week of free holidays on Rhodes, next spring, next fall, so that we make sure they come back to the island and enjoy its natural beauty,” Mitsotakis said.
To read this article in full, please visit news.gtp.gr
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Tuesday, 02 July 2024 07:00
City Of Athens: What's Happening In July & August At The Maria Callas Museum
Free Events Under the Full Moon: Musical Nights
Full Moon in July and August
Free Admission
Dates:
Full Moon in July and August
Free Admission
Dates:
- Sunday, July 21
- Monday, August 19
The Maria Callas Museum, in collaboration with the historic Athens Conservatoire, invites you to two magical musical evenings. Enjoy free admission on July 21 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM and August 19 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Sip on an aperitif from the museum café, explore the exhibits, and immerse yourself in the life and legacy of the iconic opera diva, Maria Callas.
On the third floor, be captivated by students from the Athens Conservatoire performing arias and duets, creating an unforgettable musical experience. Revel in the beauty of art and melodies under the full moon, with the majestic Acropolis as your backdrop.
These events highlight the ongoing collaboration between the Maria Callas Museum and the Athens Conservatoire—where Maria Callas began her studies in 1939—aiming to foster the museum as a hub for nurturing and showcasing new musical talents.
Program Director: Philippos Tsalahouris, Director of Music Schools, Athens Conservatoire.
More Information: info@mariacallasmuseum.gr
Book Your Free Ticket: Limited availability
Creative Fun for Kids: La Mia Maria
Happening for Children of All Ages
Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Let your child’s creativity soar with "La Mia Maria." Every weekend in July and August, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, kids can design their own souvenir postcards featuring Maria Callas' portrait using stencil techniques. This engaging activity introduces children and adults alike to the legendary opera star through a colorful and imaginative artistic process. Leave with a unique memento of your special encounter with Maria Callas.
Participation: Free, no reservation required.
Discover the Museum: Free Guided Tours in English
Dates:
- Wednesday, July 24
- Wednesday, July 31
- Wednesday, August 21
- Wednesday, August 28
Tour Times: 12:00 PM (Duration: 50 minutes)
Book Your Visit:
- Phone: +30 210 44 04 204
- Email: info@mariacallasmuseum.gr
Guided Tour: Free
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Friday, 02 May 2025 11:21
Sports, Wellness & Longevity At Navarino Challenge 2025
The art of gastronomy meets the inspiration of sport with the signature of Ettore Botrini and Miele
Greece’s top sports tourism and wellness event, Navarino Challenge, returns for its 13th edition on May 9–11, 2025, at Costa Navarino and Pylos, bringing together amateur and professional athletes alongside Olympians and world champions. Under the timeless message “sports unites people”, the event renews its schedule with more than 60 activities and 20 Olympic sports, designed for people of all ages and abilities. Activities will take place across The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, W Costa Navarino, and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, offering an unforgettable sports and wellness experience.
Ettore Botrini joins Navarino Challenge for the first time
As part of this year’s program, Miele welcomes acclaimed and multi-awarded chef Ettore Botrini, who will host two exclusive Ettore Botrini Masterclasses powered by Miele. Participants will have the unique opportunity to meet one of the most distinguished figures in modern Greek cuisine and enjoy a live, high-level culinary session.
Miele, the leading manufacturer of premium home appliances, celebrates 126 years of innovation and dedication to unmatched quality. Under the core message “Once Miele, Always Miele”, the brand supports local communities through culinary experiences and proudly joins Navarino Challenge 2025 as a Platinum Sponsor.
This year’s edition promises unique experiences for all ages, highlighting gastronomy as a means of connection, cultural exchange, and community giving. A special highlight will be the Messinian Picnic by Miele: Tradition Flavors, where Miele Chef Alexandros Syngkiridis will present traditional Messinian recipes, inviting participants on an authentic culinary journey celebrating local ingredients and flavors.
The culinary journey continues at the Pasta Bar powered by Miele, where both children and adults will create their own pasta salad, one day before the running races. Meanwhile, Fun Football Miele Kids & Parents, featuring Euro 2004 Legend Kostas Katsouranis, will bring families together through football and fun, promoting teamwork, joy in participation, and the value of family bonding.
Additionally, golf lessons powered by Miele will be available, offering expert instruction for both beginners and advanced players in a unique setting.
Adventure in Nature with a View of the Bay of Navarino
Navarino Challenge once again brings to the forefront unique outdoor experiences for those who love action and exploration. At the Navarino Bay Challenge powered by The North Face, participants will have the opportunity to go rappelling overlooking the historic bay of Navarino, in an exhilarating activity carried out with the support of the specialized team from Moraitis Outdoors. Access to the site is provided by Elite Boats, starting from Pylos and offering an unforgettable journey right from the boat ride.
At the same time, for those eager to get acquainted with the world of climbing, introductory lessons will be available for all experience levels. Backed by the quality guarantee of The North Face and the technical expertise of Moraitis Outdoors, this activity offers participants the chance to build their physical strength and endurance with complete safety and expert guidance.
Inspiring Navarino Challenge Talks: From Sports to Social Responsibility
A key part of this year’s schedule is the Navarino Challenge Talks powered by MOTODYNAMICS Group. Through a series of talks and discussions, attendees will explore exciting topics related to sports, leadership, and social responsibility. The session titled “Silent Battles: The Elite Athlete’s Journey from Injury to Recovery” powered by Gazzetta, moderated by journalist Dimitris Konstantinidis, will feature a compelling conversation with European champion Kostas Katsouranis and physiotherapist Pavlos Gikas, discussing the personal and professional challenges athletes face in their path to recovery, and the importance of mental resilience and support during that process.
A key part of this year’s schedule is the Navarino Challenge Talks powered by MOTODYNAMICS Group. Through a series of talks and discussions, attendees will explore exciting topics related to sports, leadership, and social responsibility. The session titled “Silent Battles: The Elite Athlete’s Journey from Injury to Recovery” powered by Gazzetta, moderated by journalist Dimitris Konstantinidis, will feature a compelling conversation with European champion Kostas Katsouranis and physiotherapist Pavlos Gikas, discussing the personal and professional challenges athletes face in their path to recovery, and the importance of mental resilience and support during that process.
Audiences will also be inspired by a speech at Navarino Agora from legendary former basketball player Panagiotis Giannakis, who will share his experience and wisdom from the heights of international basketball. Finally, Panagiotis Panoutsos Talkowski, founder of EAGLE Sports Integrity Services, will analyze integrity in sports and the importance of transparency at every level of the sporting world.
Dimello, one of Greece’s top coffee brands, will accompany Navarino Challenge participants with high-quality blends, providing them with the energy needed for every route. Offering dedication, expertise, and aromas from premium varieties, Dimello coffee will transform every break into a moment of genuine pleasure.
Pilates Lessons with the Unique Mandy Persaki
As part of Navarino Challenge, beloved instructor Mandy Persaki and her experienced team will deliver dynamic and revitalizing Pilates sessions powered by Melissa High Protein. Participants will enjoy exercises that combine flexibility, core stability, and body strength. Designed with care, the sessions focus on improving posture, building strength, and increasing flexibility, all while offering a deep sense of both physical and mental well-being.
Baby Swimming Lessons powered by Vlacha
During Navarino Challenge, young participants will enjoy Baby Swimming sessions under the guidance of expert instructors from Red Swim Academy and Swim O’ Clock. These lessons, ideal for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old, aim to build the child's confidence in water while enhancing mobility and coordination. Parents and children will share a fun and safe experience through games and playful activities that support children's physical development.
High-intensity Training with Dimitris Moros
In collaboration with leading physical education instructor Dimitris Moros and FitnessArt, Navarino Challenge will once again offer High Intensity Training sessions powered by KORRES, focusing on strengthening participants’ muscles. This year’s event will provide workouts that boost intensity and improve overall physical condition, powered by the expertise of KORRES.
The Art of Men’s Grooming Showcased by KORRES
For the first time at Navarino Challenge, the KORRES ATHENIAN GROOMING pop-up corner invites visitors to a true men’s grooming experience. Innovation meets tradition as KORRES revives the authentic essence of the classic Athenian barbershop, presenting its complete men’s skincare line, KORRES Athenian Grooming. Based on research and experience from the KORRES laboratories and inspired by the rituals and techniques of Athenian barbershops, the products feature a fragrance that captures the refined atmosphere and charm of old Athens grooming culture.
Men’s Skincare. Grooming. Cologne.
Men’s Skincare. Grooming. Cologne.
Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing yoga session at the Sunset Beach Yoga powered by Messinian Spa with Angelic Yoga Arts, on the Dunes Beach in front of Navarino Dunes. As the sunset creates an atmosphere of tranquility, the experience combines physical flexibility and mental rejuvenation. In this enchanting setting, it's the perfect opportunity for those who wish to connect with nature, while their body and soul are revitalized and relaxed.
Grey Goose Super Premium Vodka: From the US Open to Navarino Challenge
Grey Goose Super Premium Vodka continues to stand out with its elegance and taste, bringing the premium experience of top international tournaments – such as the US Open and the Australian Open – to this year's Navarino Challenge. In an event that marries sports with quality, Grey Goose adds a distinctive flavor dimension. Visitors and participants will have the opportunity to enjoy unique signature cocktails, highlighting the refined character of Grey Goose vodka, in a setting that exudes luxury and relaxation.
Simultaneously, the Men’s Round Robin Tennis Tournament powered by Grey Goose Super Premium Vodka promises unique moments of sports and entertainment, accompanied by generous gifts and unforgettable experiences.
Safe Movement & Injury Prevention with Joint Athens
A special activity dedicated to injury prevention and recovery enriches this year's Navarino Challenge program. The Sports Injuries Course – Mobility powered by SIXT, supported by Joint Athens, offers a comprehensive mobility seminar, specifically designed for athletes and exercise enthusiasts. This activity focuses on techniques that enhance flexibility, improve posture, and contribute to injury prevention, providing essential knowledge and practical skills for safe and effective training.
Safety and Confidence in Every Journey powered by SIXT
Reliability and top-quality services are timelessly associated with the name SIXT, a member of MOTODYNAMICS Group. Once again, the leading car rental company participates as a Premium Mobility Partner in the Navarino Challenge 2025, playing a crucial role in the safe and reliable transportation of participants, partners, and supporters of the event. By providing high-level mobility services, SIXT stands by the event, ensuring the smooth and timely movement of the organizing team and all involved, contributing to the seamless flow and success of the event.
SIXT, a member of MOTODYNAMICS Group, supports initiatives like the Navarino Challenge with substantial participation and ensures, through its premium fleet, to emphasize comfortable and quality transportation for those who choose its services.
Discovering the Hidden Beauty of Sphacteria by Kayak
A unique adventure awaits all participants on the island of Sphacteria, where kayaking combines exercise and contact with nature. With the support of Moraitis Watersports, this experience offers the opportunity to explore the crystal-clear waters around Sphacteria, discovering the endless beauties of the landscape.
Register for the Run
The Navarino Challenge schedule offers running routes for every level and age, inviting everyone to become part of the experience. The events include the 21.1 km race powered by The North Face, 10 km race powered by Dimello Coffee, 5 km race powered by Miele, while for the younger friends, there are free children's races of 1 km (for children aged 10-14 and up to 9 years), powered by Vikos. A special place in the schedule is held by the 1 km race RUN FOR ALL, powered by MOTODYNAMICS Group with the support of the DiaforoZO association for people with disabilities, reinforcing the message of equality and acceptance. Registrations are easily made through the special participation form here.
Book your accommodation package now
Enjoy a weekend full of outdoor sports activities for both children and adults. Get the complete package of sports activities and live a unique athletic and cultural experience. For more information about accommodation packages at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, W Costa Navarino, and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, you can send your email to booking(at)navarinochallenge.com or call Vita N Travel at +30 210 3249070. See the packages here.
Technology brings Navarino Challenge closer to everyone
Navarino Challenge continues its steady path toward innovation and evolution, following modern trends and leveraging technology for the benefit of the wider public. In collaboration with Evenly, it creates the conditions for everyone to equally participate in the awards ceremony evening. It allows the voices of those being honored to travel, be reread, and reach an audience that wasn’t “present.” Above all, it enables those attending to scan a QR code or click a link and view real-time subtitles or translations in their own language. Others can simultaneously read on screens in the venue or directly on their phone, making the experience open, accessible, and multilingual.
Sharing is Caring has started – In two phases this year
As part of its social character, Navarino Challenge continues the Sharing is Caring initiative, proving in practice that sports can be a vehicle for giving. Items of high emotional and collectible value from global stars are being offered, with the valuable help of Sports Memorabilia Partner Trace 'n Chase, the event sponsors, and top Greek athletes. Thus, the largest sports memorabilia auction in Greece has begun, in collaboration with the Charity Idols platform. The first phase of the auction is taking place now via the Charity Idols platform, while the second phase will take place in November. Through online auctions, valuable items signed by top athletes are offered, aiming to support non-profit organizations and impactful initiatives.
This year, as Navarino Challenge celebrates 13 years, it enhances its social footprint by supporting a total of 13 Non-Profit Organizations that offer meaningful work on social and environmental levels. Specifically, the event stands beside Choose Life, DiaforoZO, Dogs’ Voice, Free Movement Skateboarding, HOPEgenesis, Humanity Greece, Karkinaki, Library4All, Médecins Sans Frontières, π³ = Plastic Pollution Prevention, Save Your Hood, The Love Van and Virtus Center for Medical Research. Through collaboration with these organizations, Navarino Challenge reaffirms that sports and social contribution can coexist, enhancing awareness and action on significant social issues.
Platinum Sponsor is Miele.
Gold Sponsor of the event is MOTODYNAMICS GROUP.
Silver Sponsors are JYSK, KORRES, Melissa, The North Face, and Chiquita.
Strategic Healthcare Sponsor is Novo Nordisk
Official Water is Vikos Natural Mineral Water.
Official Hospitality Sponsors are Costa Navarino and the hotels W Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort.
Official Sports Supplier is 42K.
Bronze Sponsors are Dimello Coffee, Trace ‘n Chase, Patron, and Pilia Express.
Premium Mobility Partner of the event is SIXT, member of MOTODYNAMICS GROUP.
Οfficial Partners of Navarino Challenge are Messinian Nest, Municipality of Pylos-Nestor.
Authentic Flavor Partner is Navarino Icons.
Official Optics Partner are Kois Optics.
Official Healthy Catering Partner is TO BAZAKI.
Official Supporters are Alpha Estate, Messinian Spa, Roubis, Εlite Boats, Evenly, Messinia Transfer, SportAdore, Feel Good, Vlaha, Rania's Flower, Karalis Beach Hotel, Karalis City Hotel, Silk Gonos, and Memmos.
Medical Partner is Athens Medical Group.
Official Basketball Ball is Wilson.
Premium TV Partner is SKAI.
Premium Media Partner is Liquid Media.
Sustainability Partner is π³ = Plastic Pollution Prevention.
Educational Partner is University of Piraeus.
Athletic Partners are Angelic Yoga Arts, Breath Pilates Studio, F45 Barrio Salamanca, Falcons Football Academy, FitnessArt, Free Movement Skateboarding, Giannakis Academy, Joint Athens, Moraitis Outdoors, Moraitis Watersports, Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino, Navarino Golf Academy, Pilates by Mandy, Red Swim Academy, Swim O’Clock and Triantafyllidis Beach Arena.
The event is assisted by Vita N Travel, and Humanity Greece.
Navarino Challenge is held under the Auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Greek National Tourism Organization, and the Region of Peloponnese, while the organization and sports production is managed by ActiveMedia Group.
More information about the program will be announced in the coming days.
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