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Peloponnese: Pylos to Celebrate 196th Battle of Navarino

The town of Pylos in the Peloponnese will host the Navarinia 2023 to celebrate the 196th Battle of Navarino, a historic event honoring Greece's independence.

Over 40 Activities Announced for Navarino Challenge 2023 Event

The Navarino Challenge event this year will offer over 40 sporting activities at Costa Navarino and Pylos during October 13-15.

Crete and the Peloponnese Among Europe’s Greatest Autumn Beach Breaks

Crete and the Peloponnese are among the top 10+1 European destinations for an autumn beach break, according to The Telegraph.

Navarino Challenge Returns to Costa Navarino in October for 2023 Edition

Navarino Challenge, an award-winning Greek sports tourism event, in October will return to Costa Navarino for its 11th edition with Olympic athletes and a focus on wellness and nutrition.

Patra Closer to Operating Seaplane Flights to Nearby Greek Islands

The Patra Waterway, to connect mainland Greece with the Ionian and Saronic islands via seaplane flights, enters next stage.

Greek Sports Tourism and Culinary Events Happening in October

Greece’s tourism season is continuing well into October with four international sports tourism and culinary events scheduled to take place.

Maritime Heritage Week in Greece Postponed for 2022

The Greek Maritime Week, a multi-thematic event initially scheduled to take place in Pylos in September, has been postponed for 2022.

Peloponnese: Morias ‘21 Initiative Revives History of Greek Revolution

The Constantakopoulos Foundation and TEMES S.A. have introduced the Morias '21 program, an initiative that aims to honor the bicentennial of the 1821 Greek Revolution through experiential activities.

8th Navarino Challenge to Feature More than 10 Olympic Sports, Activities for All

The 8th Navarino Challenge sports tourism event in October will return to Messinia with more than 10 Olympic sports and activities for all.

Navarino Challenge: ‘Sports Unite People’ for a 7th Year in a Row

Under the motto "Sports Unite People", the Navarino Challenge sports tourism event will be held October 11-13, for the seventh year at Costa Navarino.

‘The Trip’ TV Series Films Fourth Season in Greece

Greece has been chosen as the film location for the fourth season of "The Trip", a popular TV series on the BBC and Sky Atlantic stations.

New Archaeological Museum of Pylos Opens to the Public

The Archaeological Museum of Pylos in Messinia, which was recently relocated to the Niokastro Fortress, is now open to the public exhibiting finds from the wider region.

Navarino Observatory: Climate Change Took Toll on Mycenaean Palace in Pylos

Navarino Environmental Observatory researchers have presented findings that climate change most likely led to the destruction of the Mycenaean Palace of Nestor at Pylos.

Russian Athletics Federation Eyes Greece as Sports Tourism Destination

Aiming to promote Greece as a sports and training destination, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with representatives of the Russian Athletics Federation.

Pylos Seeking Investments to Create Underwater Parks

Brimming with antiquities and historic relics, the Pylos-Nestor municipality in the Peloponnese is seeking partners in order to create two underwater archaeological parks where visitors will be able to see submerged treasures.

‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ in Greece Wraps Up with Great Success

Some 2,000 amateur and professional athletes of all ages embraced the "Navarino Challenge 2016" sports tourism event in Messinia and Costa Navarino in Greece and participated in more than 15 activities from September 9 to 11.

Interview: Runner Dean Karnazes invites all to join the ‘Lifestyle Movement’ named ‘Navarino Challenge’ in Greece

Supporting the “Navarino Challenge” event for the fourth year in a row as ambassador, Greek American ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes this September will be in Messinia and Costa Navarino once again to raise awareness on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and on the global...

Water Activities Take Center Stage at this Year’s ‘Navarino Challenge’

Greece’s multi-award winning sports tourism event "Navarino Challenge" this year will highlight the natural beauty of its host destination Messinia by showcasing a series of activities related to water.

‘Water Airports’ to Serve Ionian Isles, Cyclades, Crete via Pylos

The Peloponnese port town of Pylos is among 28 other locations across Greece to get the green light for the construction of a waterway.

ABTA Travel Convention Wraps Up in Greece – Video Highlights

A highly successful ABTA 2015 Travel Convention came to an end on Wednesday, October 14, in Costa Navarino in the Region of the Peloponnese, Greece. ABTA CEO Mark Tanzer comments on the convention.
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