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Mykonos Shows its ‘Sporty’ Side at 1st Running Festival

The island of Mykonos has added sports activities to its tourism offering, following the success of its first ever running festival.

Mykonos Set to Host its Debut Running Festival

The popular Greek island of Mykonos is getting ready to host its first running event, open to all ages and fitness levels, on Friday, September 30.

Greece’s Authentic Marathon Swim Event Highlights Evia’s Sports Tourism Side

Athletes from all over the world, earlier in July gathered on the island of Evia to participate in the Authentic Marathon Swim, an international sports tourism event.

Sports Tourism: Schedule for Greece’s ‘Authentic Marathon Swim’ Event

The Authentic Marathon Swim, the most historic swimming event in Greece, returns this year during July 2-4 at Pefki of the Municipality of Istiea-Edipsos, Evia.

Spyros Gianniotis and the European Swimming Elite at The Authentic Marathon Swim

The Greek island of Evia is preparing to host The Authentic Marathon Swim, a prime sports tourism event scheduled to take place from September 4-6.

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.

‘Navarino Challenge’ Adds Tennis to 2017 Sports Activities

"Navarino Challenge", the award-winning sports tourism event at Costa Navarino, has announced the addition of tennis to its program this year.

‘Santorini Experience 2016’: October Becomes Sports Tourism Month on Santorini

The curtain for Greece's special sports tourism event “Santorini Experience 2016” fell in the best possible way, leaving unforgettable moments and great memories to all attendees during October 7-9.

GNTO Supports Sports Tourism Event ‘Santorini Experience 2016’

The “Santorini Experience” sports tourism event is being held this year under the auspices and support of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

‘Santorini Experience 2016’ Schedule Announced

Everything is all set for the Greek top sports tourism event “Santorini Experience 2016”, which is expected to really outdo itself in its second year as entries are included from both Greece and abroad!

Spyros Gianniotis and the Elite of Open Water Swimming Get Ready for ‘Santorini Experience 2016’

“Santorini Experience 2016” is only two weeks away and the interest expressed for the exciting sports tourism event is showing no sign of slowing down. The event will take place on the island of Santorini on October 7-9.

Greece Shines at Rio Olympics Despite Obstacles

Amid the economic crisis and lacking government support, Greece participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics with the smallest delegation in the last two decades and managed through its athletes to shine, securing six medals, 14 participations in Olympic finals, and 12 athletes among...

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.

‘Santorini Experience’ Returns for Second Year

For a second year in a row, fans of swimming, running and of Santorini will get to see breathtaking views, take on challenging routes and have a rewarding experience!

‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ Activities Announced on the Big Screen

The 2016 sports tourism activities of Greece’s multi-award winning event "Navarino Challenge" were recently presented on the big screen during a special media briefing at Village Cinemas in Athens.

‘Navarino Challenge’ 2015 Coming Up!

The “Navarino Challenge” will welcome people of all ages from Greece and abroad on September 11-13 with an enriched schedule of sports and entertainment.

New Activities and a Special Guest of Honor at 2015 ‘Navarino Challenge’

The multiple-award winning event “Navarino Challenge” has added new sports activities to its program for people of all ages and is gearing up to welcome all during September 11-13 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese in Greece.

Sports For All at This Year’s “Navarino Challenge”

The multi-award winning sports event “Navarino Challenge” this year has enriched its program with many more activities for the whole family and welcomes all on September 11-13 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.

‘Santorini Experience’: Unique Athletes to Meet on a Unique Island!

Some of Greece's best-known figures in athletics will get together this weekend to live the Santorini Experience, an ultimate sports event with breathtaking views and challenging routes!

“Navarino Challenge” Marathon In Greece Concludes With Great Success

The "Navarino Challenge" marathon wrapped up successfully for the second year in the Peloponnese, Greece.