The sports tourism and wellness event Navarino Challenge updates its schedule annually with new activities for people of all ages and abilities. With the message “sports unites people” Navarino Challenge will be held for the 12th year on October 18-20, 2024, at Costa Navarino and Pylos. More than 55 activities will be hosted at two of the destination’s four hotels, W Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.


The North Face Athletes to Run the Scenic Routes of Navarino Challenge

This year, the team of athletes from The North Face is expected to have a dynamic presence, competing in the top Half Marathon powered by The North Face with athletes Giorgos Dimoulas, Alexandros Tzoumakas, and Nikoletta Tzavara, discovering the exciting route that crosses Voidokilia and combines dirt, sand, and asphalt with the message “Never Stop Exploring”.

Register for the Running Activities

Participants can join the 21.1km route powered by The North Face, 10km, 5km powered by Miele, and 1km races right away. The children’s race is free of charge. Register through the special form available at the following link. 



High-Intensity Training & CrossFit with Dimitris Moros

In collaboration with the top physical education professor Dimitris Moros and FitnessArt, Navarino Challenge will also conduct CrossFit activities powered by Squatwolf and high-intensity training powered by Squatwolf, ensuring the muscular strengthening of the participants. Squatwolf, the Premium Gymwear Brand from DUBAI, which came to Greece exclusively by SportAdore is participating for the first time in a Greek sports event, presenting technical gym clothes that elevate training to another level.

Water Activities with Moraitis Watersports

The beloved water sports that made a dynamic debut last year will once again feature the name and signature of Moraitis Watersports. Sea and adrenaline lovers can choose from a wide variety of activities in the historic Bay of Navarino through three different vouchers. The “Watersports Voucher 1” includes Windsurf and Kayak Tour. The “Watersports Voucher 2” includes Wakeboard, Waterski, Wakesurf, and Wingfoil, with 10% of the proceeds going to the charity action “Sharing Is Caring” and to 12 NGOs. Finally, the “Watersports Voucher 3” includes e-Foil, Kitesurf, and Catamaran activities. Participation in the activities requires booking accommodation at Costa Navarino through Navarino Challenge. Register through the special form available at the following link.



Beach Volleyball with Michalis Triantafyllidis

In collaboration with the former international volleyball player and record- holder for national team appearances, Michalis Triantafyllidis, and Triantafyllidis Beach Arena, the King of the Court Beach Volleyball Tournaments powered by Bacardi will be held again this year. In anticipation of the NAVARINO CHALLENGE King of the Court event, which will be held at the Dunes Beach at Costa Navarino, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena is organizing a series of tournaments this summer: the BEACH ARENA CHALLENGE King of the Court. The top 2 champions from the entire series, will win free participation in the exciting NAVARINO CHALLENGE King of the Court and complimentary accommodation in Pylos, while there will be a draw for 5 free entries in the NAVARINO CHALLENGE King of the Court. For more information: www.beacharena.gr



Book your accommodation package now

Enjoy a weekend full of outdoor sports activities for all ages. Book now the complete sports activities package and experience a unique sports and cultural event. For more information on accommodation packages at W Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino please email booking(at)navarinochallenge.com or call Vita N Travel at +30 210 3249070. Check the accommodation packages here.

Miele is the Platinum Sponsor.
MOTODYNAMICS Group is the Gold Sponsor.
Costa Navarino, W Costa Navarino, and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino are the Official Hospitality Sponsors.
Knorr, and The North Face are the Silver Sponsors.
Vikos Natural Mineral Water is the Official Water.
Luanvi is the Official Sports Supplier.
KORRES, Trace ‘n Chase, and Pilia Express are the Bronze Sponsors.
SIXT, a member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group is the event’s Premium Mobility Partner.
Navarino Icons is the event’s Authentic Flavor Partner.
Messinian Nest, Municipality of Pylos-Nestor, Bacardi, Poseidonia Restaurant, Karalis Beach Hotel, and Karalis City Hotel & Spa are the event’s Partners.
Kois Optics are the Official Optics Partner.
Vlaha, Phee, Messinian Spa, and Zoe Resort are the Supporters.
SKAI is the Premium TV Partner. Liquid Media is the Premium Media Partner.
Athens Medical Group is the Medical Partner.
p³ = Plastic Pollution Prevention is the Sustainability Partner.
Athens University of Economics and Business is the event’s Educational Partner.
Angelic Yoga Arts, Falcons Football Academy, FitnessArt, Gymnastics Stars, Moraitis Watersports, Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino, Navarino Golf Academy, Navarino Outdoors, Pilates by Mandy, Red Swim Academy, Swim O’ Clock, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena are the Athletic Partners.
The event is Assisted by Vita N Travel, and Pylos Association of Enterprises for Tourism Development.

Navarino Challenge will be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Greek National Tourism Organization, and the Region of Peloponnese.
The event is organized by ActiveMedia Group, which is also responsible for the event’s Sports Production.

More information about this year’s activities and schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Over 500 key players of the UK travel industry forged new relationships with the Peloponnese during the highly successful ABTA 2015 Travel Convention that took place at luxury resort Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese during October 12-14.

“I would like to thank and congratulate our hosts, the Region of the Peloponnese and the Greek National Tourism Organisation for the amazing hospitality they have shown us over the last few days, feedback from delegates has been incredibly positive“, ABTA’s CEO, Mark Tanzer, said in an announcement.

“We have all been extremely impressed by Costa Navarino, which is a sustainable resort of the very highest quality”, he added.

The flagship event for the UK travel trade, held annually by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), was attended by a total of 526 decision makers, influencers and opinion formers spanning the full breadth of the mainstream and specialist travel sector; from tour operators, hotels and airlines to all types of travel retailer.

The planning and organization of the convention in Greece this year was a coordinated effort between the Region of Peloponnese, the Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Aegean Airlines and TEMES (Costa Navarino) and aimed to increase the arrival of visitors travelling to Greece through British agencies. The UK is Greece’s second largest tourism market after Germany.

To read more, please visit: Greek Travel Pages

Athens is a visitor's paradise, with sights, sounds and tastes that leave everyone delighted. As it turns out, Athens is also a busy conference destination, with lots of companies and professional organizations choosing the city for international meetings.

 

I spent the last couple days driving around the 'Athenian Riviera', down the coast along the 'paraliaki', all the way to the southern tip at Cape Sounion. This was a work-related mission to inspect the seaside hotels of Athens, in view of holding a business conference here next year. I saw a number of properties, and was pleasantly surprised by some, and surprisingly disappointed by others.

 

Over 2 days I visited:

• Divani Apollon
• The Margi
• Astir Palace
• Westin Athens
• Grand Resort Lagonissi
• Grecotel Cape Sounion
  
  

In general, I'd say a few of these places need some updating - removal of decades-old carpets, a fresh coat of paint, some updated décor. But a couple of them are simply gems - for reasons you might not guess. For example, the Divani Apollon has one of the biggest and most impressive spas in Europe! Quite unexpected. If I'm being completely honest, I'd have to say that I expected 'more' - more 'wow' properties, more choice, more consistency in terms of quality throughout the entire property range. Nonetheless, there are a number of solid options for a business conference.

To be sure, these are not cheap places. Group rates for September start in the high-100's per night - and go up quite quickly to the 300€+ range. But for a business conference, these are more-or-less in line with other European capitals for business conference rates.

In the end we chose The Margi - it combines the gorgeous style and service of a boutique hotel, with the modern meeting room facilities we need, a kitchen run by a well-known (and skilled!) chef, and a brand-new extra-large luxe swimming pool. They also run The Margi Farm, an organic farm where they grow much of the food served in the restaurant. The Margi is not directly on a beach, but you can reach Astir Beach on foot within literally 3 minutes.

If you're looking for a gem of a hotel along the Riviera, The Margi is it. Just forget about mid-September 2017 - we reserved the whole place.

Until next week,

Jack

The Margi
11 Litous Street, Vouliagmeni
www.themargi.gr
www.margifarm.gr

Divani Apollon
Agiou Nikolaou 10, Vouliagmeni
www.divaniapollonhotel.com

This summer, the Municipality of Athens launched a new smartphone app called "myAthensPass" that will help connect drivers with available parking spaces in the center of Athens. With only 10,500 open parking spots, Athens is making use of everyday technology to make parking easy and reliable.

Smartphone users can download the “myAthensPass” application through the Google Playstore or Apple’s Appstore; charge their credit, debit or prepaid card with the desired sum starting from 50 cents and up to 20 euros; choose a parking space on the digital map, the parking duration and type in their licence plate number.

The "myAthensPass" app only covers Athens' controlled parking zones and has replaced the scratch card parking system. The app is part of Athens' ongoing effort to provide better digital services to residents and visitors.

Article source: Greek Travel Pages

Two Greek women are set to conquer Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, in an expedition scheduled to start on April5, 2019. The two mountain climbers will embark on a difficult expedition in order to reach Mount Everest’s highest peak at 8,848 metres above sea level, and plant a Greek flag on the ‘Roof of the World’.

 

Mother-of-two Vanessa Archontidou and her team mate Christina Flambouri aim to complete the Seven Summits challenge, which means climbing the highest mountains of all seven continents of the world. So far, the couple of climbers have managed to reach the peak of Aconcagua in Argentina, Elbrus in Europe, Mount Denali in North America, the Carstensz Pyramid the highest mountain in Oceania, and Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro in Africa.

 

Starting from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, the two women will head to the Everest basecamp at 5,500 metres, where they will remain for at least a month to allow their bodies to adjust to the high altitude. Their expedition to climb up the mountain will start in mid-May.

 

Talking about what motivates them to take on the highest mountains, the two women replied: “We climb mountains because this is what makes us happy and inspires us and gives us a reason to get out of bed in the morning with excitement. Each person must search and find this reason for themselves because only then can they feel complete,” they said.

 

To read this article in full, please visit: Keep Talking Greece

School’s been closed for some time now and most children are bored and don’t know what to do with their free time. Lots of kids will spend hours in front of a screen unless there are other kids around that they can play outdoors with. Younger kids will most probably keep on wanting their mom’s attention and involvement. For sure you’ll hear the word “mom, mommy” much more now than while they were at school. Meanwhile while you, mom, are running around trying to take care of everything and everyone, you are also trying to find ways to keep your child busy. Maybe now is a good time to sort out their clothes and toys.

There are toys your child no longer plays with, let alone those they’ve never attracted their interest, and clothes they’ve outgrown or haven’t even tried once. Find a day that’s convenient for you and your child and play “The mountain with the three rivers” game together. Start with their toys. Put everything in the middle of the room and form a mountain. Young children especially enjoy this one a lot. Choose a name for your own mountain – names can vary depending on your child’s age.

Then form three rivers: one with the toys your child absolutely loves and wants to keep, one with the ones they want to give away, and another with the ones they are not sure about yet. Don’t forget to name the rivers too. Now let the fun begin! Which river will be bigger / smaller? Which river will have more / fewer turns? Which river will be calm / rough? Remember to define together the criteria in advance.

Keep in mind that this game can take hours because your child might want to play with some toys or tell a story about some others. So relax and enjoy it. After all, it is a super opportunity for bonding! When you are done not only will you be more relaxed but your child’s room will also be lighter. And your child will feel that their opinion and decisions do count!

Have a discussion about where to give or donate the items your kid has chosen – to a cousin, to a friend’s child? Can you think of an institution or organization where you will go with your child so as to showcase another way of life? The choices are endless!

PS. You can play the same game for clothes, books, anything you like. And do not forget to do the same with your own clothes, “toys”, etc.