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Porto Carras’ New Casino ‘Meliton Prive’ Now Open

Meliton Prive, the new luxurious venue of Casino Porto Carras at the five-star Meliton hotel, recently opened its doors, offering special VIP services for top players.

Porto Carras Hosts ORC European Sailing Championship 2016

In its ongoing efforts to promote the Halkidiki region and boost marine tourism towards the extension of the tourism season, the luxury Porto Carras Grand Resort held the ORC European Sailing Championship 2016 on July 3-10.

ORC European Championship 2016: Porto Carras Hosts Sailing Games, Promotes Marine Tourism

Top sailing games will take place once again at the Porto Carras Grand Resort in the Sithonia peninsula, Halkidiki.

Porto Carras Culinary Treats Tantalize Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin may have recently visited Greece to do lots of talking but he also had time to indulge in some of the finest Greek cuisine served at the Porto Carras Grand Resort while visiting the autonomous monastic community of Mount Athos.

Halkidiki Beaches Take the Lead with Most Blue Flags in Greece

Fifty-two of Greece’s 430 beaches awarded for their quality are located in the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO) said recently, demonstrating the region’s commitment to “responsible tourism”.

Greece Hoists ‘Blue Flags’ at 430 Beaches Countrywide

With 430 beaches and nine marinas, Greece clinched third spot during the 1st International "Blue Flags" Awards ceremony held in Halkidiki on Wednesday, at the Porto Carras Grand Resort.

Porto Carras Welcomes the Summer with 3rd Half Marathon Event

A unique athletic experience will await all at the 3rd Porto Carras Half Marathon powered by Xterra on May 28-29 in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

Porto Carras Golf Open 2016 Wins Over the Crowds

More than 100 players from 13 countries tried their luck during the 7th Porto Carras Pro-Am & Open 2016, which took place at the resort’s renovated 18-hole golf course last weekend.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Wins Five at Greek Hospitality Awards 2016

The Porto Carras Grand Resort won five accolades at last week's Greek Hospitality Awards held in Athens.

Porto Carras Marks Spring with XTERRA-powered 2nd Half Marathon

XTERRA Greece invites runners, amateurs and professionals, to join in the sporting fun on May 30-31 for the 2nd Porto Carras Half Marathon Spring to take place in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

On Your Marks… Ready to Run at the 2nd Porto Carras Half Marathon

Runners pull up your socks and get ready for this year’s Porto Carras Half Marathon to take place on the weekend of May 30-31 in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

Greece’s Porto Carras Clinches Wine Tourism Award

The Porto Carras Grand Resort, in the Halkidiki peninsula, northern Greece, was awarded for “Best Accommodation” during the 4th Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards 2015.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Scoops Up Two Environmental Awards

Once again recognized for its environmental-oriented accomplishments, the Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki won two distinctions at the Environmental Awards 2015 that took place recently in Athens.

Greek Resorts Shine at World Golf Awards 2014

Two Greek resorts were among the winners of the 1st annual World Golf Awards that took place recently at Conrad Algarve in Portugal.

Greek Hotels Nominated In World Event To Honor Excellence In Golf Tourism

Greek hotels and golf courses have been included among the nominees at the 1st Annual World Golf Awards, the global initiative launched to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry.

XTERRA Swim-Run Event In Halkidiki

A two-day event including a half marathon road race and swimming competitions will take place in Halkidiki this September by XTERRA Greece and the Porto Carras Grand Resort.

Greek Gastronomy Festival To Launch In Sithonia, Halkidiki

Greek cuisine will come under the spotlight during the Gastronomy Festival of Porto Carras Grand Resort set to kick off on 27 June.

Porto Carras Honored For Participation In EU Project For Sustainable Hotels (ShMILE 2)

The eco-tourism complex Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki was recently honored with the EU Ecolabel, within the framework of the completion of the "ShMILE 2 project – from experimentation to dissemination of the Ecolabel in the Mediterranean."

Porto Carras Grand Resort Receives Three Green Key Awards For 2014

The Porto Carras Grand Resort complex in Halkidiki, Greece, recently received another distinction as three of its hotels were honored with the eco-quality Green Key Eco Label for another consecutive year.

Porto Carras Grand Resort To Host 2nd International Children’s Festival

The 2nd International Children's Festival "Paradise Holiday" of the Music Academy of Eurovision will take place for the second consecutive year at the Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki from 23 to 30 April 2014.