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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The last remaining unpublished novel of Nikos Kazantzakis, the universally-celebrated author of “Zorba the Greek,” is out on October 26, 2022, sixty-five years post-mortem and seventy-five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Kazantzakis’s last unpublished novel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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Monday, 17 October 2022 11:00
6th Athens Tattoo Expo & 3rd Athens Barber Expo
True to its established autumn appointment, the Athens Tattoo Expo returns for the 6th year.
A celebration of the art and culture of tattooing takes place this year at the Old Railway Station of the OSY in Gazi and becomes a pan-Hellenic meeting point for all those who love the art, aesthetics and culture of tattooing.
140 of the best Greek tattoo artists will gather for three days and demonstrate the high level of their work and their art.
Of course, like with any other self-respecting festival, the 6th Athens Tattoo Expo will have a rich program of parallel actions and events:
- Live Tattooing
- Tattoo Contests
- Dj sets
- Live Bands
- Art Exhibition Experiences
- Game Rooms
- Graffiti Show
- Body Painting Show Acrobatics.
And the program is ideally completed by the 3rd Barber Expo with 15 (fifteen) of the most famous barber shops in Athens actively participating in the event!
As part of the 6th Athens Tattoo Expo, the 3rd Greek barber show is presented for fans of barbering and men's grooming.
Fifteen of the city's best-known Barber Shops make their appointment at the three-day exhibition, which will be surrounded by competitions, as well as seminars by internationally renowned barbers.
It should be noted that once again the Athens Tattoo Expo shows its social sensitivity in practice by supporting from the first day of its creation
the action of the Make A Wish Organization, through the Star Your Body action, in which the visitor by making a Tattoo from selected star designs, strengthens the organization with 100% of the price.
A celebration of the art and culture of tattooing takes place this year at the Old Railway Station of the OSY in Gazi and becomes a pan-Hellenic meeting point for all those who love the art, aesthetics and culture of tattooing.
140 of the best Greek tattoo artists will gather for three days and demonstrate the high level of their work and their art.
Of course, like with any other self-respecting festival, the 6th Athens Tattoo Expo will have a rich program of parallel actions and events:
- Live Tattooing
- Tattoo Contests
- Dj sets
- Live Bands
- Art Exhibition Experiences
- Game Rooms
- Graffiti Show
- Body Painting Show Acrobatics.
And the program is ideally completed by the 3rd Barber Expo with 15 (fifteen) of the most famous barber shops in Athens actively participating in the event!
As part of the 6th Athens Tattoo Expo, the 3rd Greek barber show is presented for fans of barbering and men's grooming.
Fifteen of the city's best-known Barber Shops make their appointment at the three-day exhibition, which will be surrounded by competitions, as well as seminars by internationally renowned barbers.
It should be noted that once again the Athens Tattoo Expo shows its social sensitivity in practice by supporting from the first day of its creation
the action of the Make A Wish Organization, through the Star Your Body action, in which the visitor by making a Tattoo from selected star designs, strengthens the organization with 100% of the price.
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Monday, 17 October 2022 10:54
Athens Art Festival 2022
The Athens Art Festival is back!
After a year, the ultimate artistic festival opens its doors again on October 21, 22 and 23 at the Old OSY Train Station in Gazi.
Come and join us for a three-day art celebration where you will be able to wander between exhibitions of paintings - photography - visual arts and exhibitors' booths small and large.
Every day will be special with surprises, full of music and of course food and drink!
After a year, the ultimate artistic festival opens its doors again on October 21, 22 and 23 at the Old OSY Train Station in Gazi.
Come and join us for a three-day art celebration where you will be able to wander between exhibitions of paintings - photography - visual arts and exhibitors' booths small and large.
Every day will be special with surprises, full of music and of course food and drink!
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Friday, 13 September 2024 07:00
Top 5 Health Benefits Of Greek Coffee
Greek coffee is a strongly brewed coffee served with foam on top and grounds at the bottom of the cup. It is tremendously popular all over Greece, especially in the countryside, where you will most likely find the locals enjoying a sip or two at a local kafeneio.
Greek coffee is much more than just coffee; it is an integral part of the country’s culture. Greeks’ first acquaintance with coffee happened when the country was under Ottoman rule, and the first coffee shop opened around 1475. Since then, the Greeks’ bond with their coffee has been unbreakable!
Luckily for Greeks, it has been proven that Greek coffee has major health benefits. Let’s take a look at some of them, and we are sure that after reading this article, you will find yourselves holding a briki, getting ready to make a cup of ellinikos!
1. Greek Coffee Is High In Antioxidants
Like most coffees, Greek coffee is a potent source of healthy antioxidants. In fact, a double Greek contains about 90-130 mg of antioxidants. Among others, antioxidants prevent premature aging of the cells.
2. Greek Coffee Reduces The Risk Of Certain Diseases
According to a 2011 study, 1-2 cups of Greek coffee a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Moreover, Greek coffee is rich in polyphenols, chlorogenic, and caffeic acid, meaning it can help prevent various types of cancer, including esophageal and liver cancer. Last but not least, it is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
3. Greek Coffee Promotes Mental Well-Being
Drinking coffee, in general, can act as a shield against certain neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. Studies have also shown that coffee intake can reduce the risk of stroke, Parkinson's disease, and dementia. Based on research conducted on the inhabitants of Ikaria, drinking a cup of Greek coffee, in particular, contributes to fewer neurological dysfunctions and promotes longevity.
4. Greek Coffee Increases Metabolism
Drinking a cup of Greek coffee after a meal can activate your metabolism and improve your digestion. The caffeine it contains increases the intestine's motility, causing food to move through the gastrointestinal tract more quickly, hastening the digestion process.
5. Greek Coffee Contributes To Weight Loss
Greek coffee is traditionally enjoyed black, without the addition of sugar or milk, due to its rich flavor and texture. A cup of black Greek coffee has almost zero calories, making it perfectly suitable for those on diet. Also, its ingredients are poor in carbohydrates and fats.
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Thursday, 20 October 2022 07:00
4 Of Our Favorite Bakeries In The City Center
Greece’s gastronomic culture is one of the most celebrated in the world and is a reason why millions of tourists visit the country every year. And, although most are eager to try feta, gyros, or tzatziki, the Greeks’ love for pastry and baked goods doesn’t go unnoticed by fellow travelers.
From village (choriatiko) bread to filo-based sweet and savory pastries like bougatsa or spanakopita and sponge cakes soaked in syrup like revani, Greece has a long history of baking that goes back to ancient times.
Here’s a small list of our favorite bakeries in the heart of Athens to get a taste of authentic Greek baked delicacies and kickstart your day most deliciously!
Tromero Paidi
@tromeropaidi
@tromeropaidi
This French-inspired artisan bakery and patisserie is housed in an old neoclassical house in Ilisia and features a combination of elegant aesthetics and high-quality products. There, you will find about 8–10 different varieties of bread every day, each baked on the spot using 100% Greek grains. Not to mention the delicious desserts, like lemon tarts and honey cakes, that you won’t be able to say no to!
Address: Papadiamantopoulou 30, Athina
Telephone: 210 777 7537
Betty’s Bakery
bettysbakery.gr
Located in Gazi, Betty’s Bakery is all about reviving real bread, as their motto goes. Whether you’re looking for handmade and organic bread or you're into fitness and super bread, there’s no other place to go. The bakery offers eleven different bread options, such as the carob and walnut loaf and the wheat loaf with thyme and olive oil, to mention but a few, each of which is mouthwatering and made from flour free of additives and preservatives.
Address: Kassandras 10, Athina
Telephone: 210 342 4832
Kora Bakery
@korabakery
Located in Kolonaki, Kora Bakery offers the highest quality of goods while respecting the environment and leaving a positive social footprint. The bread, made with Greek and Italian flours, is naturally kneaded and cured for about 20 hours, a process that helps it become tastier, more nutritious, and more digestible. Except for quality bread, the bakery also sells a creative and flavorsome range of pastries!
Address: Panagiotou Anagnostopoulou 44, Athina
Telephone: 210 362 7855
Takis Bakery
@fournostakis
@fournostakis
In the shadow of the Acropolis stands Takis Bakery, offering traditional bread and yummy pastries for three generations. More than 30 types of bread are baked daily, from dense sourdough to focaccias, crunchy baguettes to koulouri. You will also find delightful muffins, cookies, and pies, all made with quality ingredients.
Address: Misaraliotou 14, Athina
Telephone: 210 923 0052
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Wednesday, 19 October 2022 14:21
Staying Alive With Katerina Vrana
Performed in English for the first time ever!
In April 2017, Katerina Vrana, one of Greece’s top stand-up comedians, was on tour in Malaysia. On the third city of the tour, she fell severely ill and was hospitalised. The situation ended up being far more serious than first suspected, and she was put into a coma in order to save her life. *spoiler alert* Katerina survived!
After two months in the hospital in Malaysia, she returned to Greece, where she was hospitalized for a further three months. Since September 2017, Katerina has been recovering slowly but steadily. She still faces issues with her mobility, balance, eyesight and speech
All of this is used as material in her stand-up comedy show “Staying Alive (I nearly died, you know)”. With her unique sense of humor, the beloved stand-up comedian manages to transform her near-death experience into to a show full of optimism, laughter and love for life.
The show was first performed in Greek, in Athens, in 2019 where it sold out all of its dates before even opening.
Katerina Vrana performs stand-up comedy in both Greek and English all over the world. Her shows have sold out in Athens, London and at the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne comedy festivals. CNN has included her in its list of “Female Comedians you must see”. In December 2016 she came third in Laugh Factory’s international competition “Funniest Person in the World” which was aimed at countries which do not have a tradition in stand-up comedy. In April 2017, while on tour in Malaysia, she fell seriously ill and nearly died. Her show "Staying Alive (I Nearly Died, You Know)" in 2019, about her illness and recovery, sold out before it even started its run. It remains the fastest-selling, most successful solo stand-up comedy show in Greece to this day. In 2021-22 she starred as Florence Foster Jenkins in Peter Quilter’s theatre play “Glorious”, garnering rave reviews.
Katerina spends most of her time between shows and rehabilitation as she still faces issues with her movement, eyesight and speech.
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Wednesday, 19 October 2022 10:26
Urhuette: Beginning With Basics. What Is Architecture?
An architectural installation for kids 9-14 years old
The notion of the Primitive Hut - “Urhütte” in German – runs as a concept through the history of modern architectural theory. It was used in order to refocus the discipline in moments of crisis and to remind architects of their humble beginnings. The aesthetic and technological immediacy of the Primitive Hut, real or imagined, served for example as a means to criticize architectural practices from ecological, social, and economical perspectives. Both powerful and simple in its imagery, this concept is very well understood and received by children. By learning about the parable-like theory of the Primitive Hut and by experiencing the construction of simple spaces with different techniques, children are equipped with first-hand knowledge of both the practical and the theoretical basics of architecture. At the same time, the work on the Hut promotes collaboration, critical testing, and environmental awareness of all kinds.
In the exhibition children will directly experience the story of the Hut: There is the grass of a riverbank to engage in knotting, weaving and the world of fabrics; there is a forest for visitors to explore the marvels of woodworking; and there is a cave to get immersed in all things stony, bricks and mortar. In the middle of the scenery, a veritable garden of architectural knowledge, there is a site where new huts are being planned according to scale and measurement, constructed and assembled collectively. Material science, spatial memory, social skills are all playfully exercised in order to once again set the architectural world in motion for the better future we all urgently need. Practice and theoretical questions happily merge when children are encouraged to rethink architecture in its simplest but ultimately most complex relationships.
Workshops for schools will take place every workday. On Saturday and Sunday workshops for kids and their parents will take place. The installation is on view for the general public, when no workshops take place, from 10 am to 6 pm every day except Saturdays.
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Tuesday, 18 October 2022 07:00
Greece’s New Tourism Campaign: Wanna Feel 20 Again?
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) aims to smack two flies with one poster: attract retirees and prolong the tourist season.
As part of a 20-million-euro campaign to advertise Greece abroad, starting next week, posters with an older couple cheekily feeding each other watermelon and enjoying wine onboard a yacht, featuring the question “Wanna feel 20 again?” will appear in several European capitals.
It’s not just a reference to feeling young again; it’s referring to temperature. The idea of promoting Greece to retirees is part of the country’s plan for prolonging its tourist season, inspired by the current energy crisis. It’s based on the idea that hotels stay open and host northern Europeans who might be motivated by the much lower heating costs in the mild climate, as well as the lower cost of living in general. Below the question on the poster is the explanation: “With warm winter temperatures up to 20°C, Greece is the place to be.”
Speaking to the Guardian’s Observer, Greek tourism minister Vasilis Kikilias described part of the plan, saying that “there will be clusters connected by direct flights with hotels and restaurants that are prepared to stay open,” and explaining that “it might be less costly to turn off the heat back home and come here.”
Over the last month, the magazine also noted, the minister has visited Paris, Berlin, Vienna, and Stockholm, talking with pension fund managers, tour operators, and airlines, and spreading the word that Greece is “open” year-round. Among the Greek destinations to be promoted are Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Kos, and Crete – places with good medical care.
Worth noting is that while the new GNTO campaign aims to reap some momentum from the energy crisis, northern European retirees have long shown interest in Greece. In January, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported that more and more German retirees were looking to move abroad, and called Greece the “Florida of Europe.” Meanwhile, Swedish retirement homes have been taking elders on trips to Greece for over a decade. Previous attempts by the Greek government to bring retirees to Greece permanently have included generous tax incentives.
To read this article in full, please visit: greece-is.com
As part of a 20-million-euro campaign to advertise Greece abroad, starting next week, posters with an older couple cheekily feeding each other watermelon and enjoying wine onboard a yacht, featuring the question “Wanna feel 20 again?” will appear in several European capitals.
It’s not just a reference to feeling young again; it’s referring to temperature. The idea of promoting Greece to retirees is part of the country’s plan for prolonging its tourist season, inspired by the current energy crisis. It’s based on the idea that hotels stay open and host northern Europeans who might be motivated by the much lower heating costs in the mild climate, as well as the lower cost of living in general. Below the question on the poster is the explanation: “With warm winter temperatures up to 20°C, Greece is the place to be.”
Speaking to the Guardian’s Observer, Greek tourism minister Vasilis Kikilias described part of the plan, saying that “there will be clusters connected by direct flights with hotels and restaurants that are prepared to stay open,” and explaining that “it might be less costly to turn off the heat back home and come here.”
Over the last month, the magazine also noted, the minister has visited Paris, Berlin, Vienna, and Stockholm, talking with pension fund managers, tour operators, and airlines, and spreading the word that Greece is “open” year-round. Among the Greek destinations to be promoted are Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Kos, and Crete – places with good medical care.
Worth noting is that while the new GNTO campaign aims to reap some momentum from the energy crisis, northern European retirees have long shown interest in Greece. In January, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported that more and more German retirees were looking to move abroad, and called Greece the “Florida of Europe.” Meanwhile, Swedish retirement homes have been taking elders on trips to Greece for over a decade. Previous attempts by the Greek government to bring retirees to Greece permanently have included generous tax incentives.
To read this article in full, please visit: greece-is.com
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Tuesday, 18 October 2022 07:00
Destress In Seconds! 3 Simple NLP & Hypnotherapy Techniques
What should I do when I’m stressed? Some stress/anxiety is sometimes useful and productive. But sometimes it paralyzes us and we cannot perform as we would like.
Use these 3 simple techniques to overcome stress/anxiety in seconds! You can use them as often as you want for any kind of stress.
Peripheral Vision
Look at one point in front of you steadily and concentrate. You will soon notice that without looking away, you can see other things around the point and around your head. This is called peripheral vision and when you look that way, you can’t feel ANY negative emotions. You can also apply Peripheral Vision when learning something (e.g. in a lecture) to remember it better!
Box Breathing
Take a deep breath for 6 counts. Hold your breath for 6 counts. Exhale for 6 counts. Hold your breath for 6 counts. Repeat this cycle 10 times and you will calm down immediately. This type of breathing calms the vagus nerve and can calm you down in mere seconds.
Direct Suggestions
When you get stressed give yourself the following direct suggestions that you would like to hear at that moment: “I will calm down”, “I will remember everything”, “I will get over it”, “You have strength”, “I have confidence” etc. Direct Suggestions bypass your conscious brain that at that moment is blocked by anxiety/stress and they directly go to your subconscious brain which implements them.
These techniques are from the fields of Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming and you can use them immediately and wherever you need them.
Originally published on: christinadrakopoulou.com
I help outstanding individuals get unstuck from personal fears and limitations and fast-track to the life of their dreams. I specialize in the problems of modern life in urban environments: a job we do not love, dead-end relationships, lethargy, burnout, inability to live in stereotypes, excessive stress, a general feeling of “blockage”, “helplessness” and “entrapment”. For more information about me and my work visit my website.
Use these 3 simple techniques to overcome stress/anxiety in seconds! You can use them as often as you want for any kind of stress.
Peripheral Vision
Look at one point in front of you steadily and concentrate. You will soon notice that without looking away, you can see other things around the point and around your head. This is called peripheral vision and when you look that way, you can’t feel ANY negative emotions. You can also apply Peripheral Vision when learning something (e.g. in a lecture) to remember it better!
Box Breathing
Take a deep breath for 6 counts. Hold your breath for 6 counts. Exhale for 6 counts. Hold your breath for 6 counts. Repeat this cycle 10 times and you will calm down immediately. This type of breathing calms the vagus nerve and can calm you down in mere seconds.
Direct Suggestions
When you get stressed give yourself the following direct suggestions that you would like to hear at that moment: “I will calm down”, “I will remember everything”, “I will get over it”, “You have strength”, “I have confidence” etc. Direct Suggestions bypass your conscious brain that at that moment is blocked by anxiety/stress and they directly go to your subconscious brain which implements them.
These techniques are from the fields of Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming and you can use them immediately and wherever you need them.
Originally published on: christinadrakopoulou.com
I help outstanding individuals get unstuck from personal fears and limitations and fast-track to the life of their dreams. I specialize in the problems of modern life in urban environments: a job we do not love, dead-end relationships, lethargy, burnout, inability to live in stereotypes, excessive stress, a general feeling of “blockage”, “helplessness” and “entrapment”. For more information about me and my work visit my website.
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Monday, 17 October 2022 14:19
All The Details About The 10th Edition Of Navarino Challenge
Europe’s top sports tourism and wellness celebration (according to the World Travel & Tourism Awards [WTM]), Navarino Challenge, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary on October 21-23, 2022, presenting more than 40 activities, 16 Olympic sports and 15 Olympians at Costa Navarino and Pylos.
Meet the Ambassadors & Instructors
At this year’s Navarino Challenge, participants will have the opportunity to get to know Lefteris Petrounias, Miltos Tentoglou, Stefanos Ntouskos, Vasiliki Millousi, Thodoris Vlachos, Dimitris Diamantidis, Georgios Printezis, Christos Volikakis, Maria Prevolaraki, Kristian Gkolomeev, to meet Nasos Ghavelas, Grigoris Polychronidis, Makis Kalaras, Periklis Iakovakis, Panagiotis Giannakis, Evina Maltsi, Joe Arlauckas, Konstantine Dean Karnazes, Michalis Triantafyllidis, Georgia Kaltsi, George Lazaridis, Grigoris Souvatzoglou and to train with Nikos Gemelos, Christos Gatsis, Dimitris Moros, Alexandros Nikolaidis, Christina Flampouri and Mandy Persaki.
Take part in more than 40 sports activities
This year’s Navarino Challenge schedule will be the richest ever in its 10-year history. With the message “Sports Unites People”, people of all ages and abilities take part in activities such as: tennis demonstration and basketball demonstration from wheelchair players, 4on4 basketball tournament, tennis induction, bike ride in Voidokilia, high intensity training, kick boxing lessons, baby swimming lessons, boxing lessons, spinning challenge, pilates lessons, yoga, men’s & women’s round robbin tournament with UTS format, sea kayaking to the island of Sphacteria, gravel bike tour 30 km. at the Kalamaris waterfall, basketball lessons, half day kids camp, padel tournament, beachathlon, heavy cardio workout, Tsimikas football clinics, climbing lessons, King of the Court Beach Volley Tournament for men, women and mixed, long jump, golf lessons, gymnastics, rowing lessons, wrestling lessons, “Feed the Fish” golf exhibition game, swimming lessons and of course running.
Watch here the video with some of the schedule’s indoor activities.
Run where it suits you
Navarino Challenge is addressed both to amateur and professional runners who will choose to run in the Half Marathon powered by Miele, in the 10km powered by Stoiximan or in the 5km powered by Samsung and of course to children 10-14 years old and up to 9 years old who will run in the 1km powered by Vikos.
Watch here the running routes of Navarino Challenge, along with all their technical characteristics.
Register now through the following link. For group registrations of 10 people or more, a 20% discount applies. For more information, please contact the event organizers.
The Half Marathon runners will empower their strength with the ReCharge Gel energy gels and the MoiMüv Protein Flapjacks of GymBeam, Partner of this year’s event.
The event associates with the mythical Griffin
Luanvi, distinguished in the field of running events, with participations in major Marathons such as the one in Valencia, as the Official Sports Supplier of Navarino Challenge, will offer for one more year the event’s official t-shirt which features the design of a Griffin. Its bird-form depiction, common in the Greek mythology, adorns the mural paintings of the Palace of Nestor, located in the area of Pylia in Messinia. Along with the t-shirt, all participants will receive significant and unique gifts from the sponsors of the event in the 5km powered by Samsung, the 10km powered by Stoiximan and the Half Marathon powered by Miele.
Register at the Tsimikas Football Clinics
Navarino Challenge includes football in its schedule for the first time, organizing the Tsimikas Football Clinics powered by Prosport which bares the signature of the top international football player of Liverpool FC and the Greek National Team, Kostas Tsimikas. The Tsimikas Football Clinics will be held with a qualified football coach, and all participants will receive various gifts. Register now through the following link.
Europa, one of the most powerful extrusion companies, with 48 years of presence in Greece and abroad, supports as Official Sponsor, the top sports tourism celebration in its 10th year, with the aim of highlighting sports and Olympic spirit as well as the participation of athletes of all abilities and ages by bringing to the forefront the noble virtues and sports values, through the actions of the beachathlon and beach volleyball tournaments that the company sponsors. Europa has supported these values for years through its extensive social responsibility program, Europa Cares.
As part of the anniversary of Navarino Challenge, Novo Nordisk participates for the first time as a Strategic Healthcare Sponsor. The global pharmaceutical company that aims at bringing change to defeat diabetes mellitus and other serious chronic diseases, such as obesity, rare endocrine diseases, and blood diseases, will organize a seminar to inform and raise awareness among the general population about the chronic issue of dealing with childhood obesity and its recognition/emergence as a disease.
Sharing Is Caring
Navarino Challenge, like every year, will once again contribute to society with the action of Sharing Is Caring. In particular, the event will organize the largest series of online sports auctions that will ever take place with more than 50 types of sports memorabilia of Greek and foreign top athletes, world stars, hall of famers and teams, as well as items such as mobile phones, white home appliances, etc. The items will be offered (via Silent Auctions) and will all be sold by December 1, 2022, on the Navarino Challenge official website. The revenue from the auctions will benefit the following 10 non-profitable organizations - CSR Partners: A Little Shelter, Diaforozo, Dogs’ Voice, Fylakas Angelos, HOPEgenesis, Karkinaki, Mikros Prigkipas, the Social Kitchen “The Other Person”, π³= Plastic Pollution Prevention, “Shedia” street paper – “Diogenes Non Profitable Organization”.
Live the unique sports experience and stay at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino
Enjoy a weekend with more than 40 activities for people of all ages. Book now the event’s accommodation package with half board and live this year’s unique sports and cultural experience. For more information on accommodation packages at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino you may send your email to booking(at)navarinochallenge.com or call Vita N Travel at +30 210 3249070. Check the accommodation packages here.
Offers from the Discount Partners
As always, those who find themselves at Costa Navarino will have the opportunity to make their purchases and take advantage of the unique discounts of the following Discount Partners: Anazoe Spa, Kessaris, Mouratoglou Tennis Center – Costa Navarino, Nargile, Panellinios Agora Games.
Stoiximan is the event's Grand Sponsor.
Samsung Electronics Hellas supports the event for another year as its Official Technology Sponsor.
Europa and Miele are the event’s Official Sponsors.
Novo Nordisk is the Strategic Healthcare Sponsor.
Vikos Natural Mineral Water is the Official Water.
Luanvi is the Official Sports Supplier.
Sixt of the MOTODYNAMICS group is the Premium Mobility Partner.
Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino are the Official Hospitality Sponsors.
Poseidonia Restaurant, Karalis Beach Hotel and Bombay Sapphire are Navarino Challenge’s Official Supporters.
Trace ‘n Chase is the Sports Memorabilia Partner.
Kois Optics are the event’s Official Optics Partner.
Messinian Spa is the Official Beauty Partner.
The North Face is the Outdoor Partner.
Athens Medical Group is the Medical Partner.
Pilia Express, the transportation company based in Pylos, Pylos-Nestor Municipality, Phee, Target Security, GymBeam, Dunlop and Fysiotek are the event’s Partners.
pi3 is the Sustainability Partner.
SKAI is the Premium TV Partner.
Deree - The American College of Greece is the Educational Partner.
Concept2, Explore Messinia, FitnessArt, F45 Barrio Salamanca, Mouratoglou Tennis Center – Costa Navarino, Navarino Golf Academy, Navarino Outdoors, Pilates by Mandy, Red Swim Academy, Swim O’ Clock, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena, Vizantinos target sport club are Navarino Challenge’s Athletic Partners.
The event is assisted by Vita N Travel, Alpha Estate, Kayak, Karalis City Hotel & Spa, Pylos Association of Enterprises for Tourism Development.
Navarino Challenge will take place under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization.
The event has joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2022 program of the European Commission and is held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
All running races are co-organized with Messiniakos Gymnastic Club and EAS SEGAS Peloponnese Region.
The event is organized by ActiveMedia Group which is also responsible for the event’s Sports Production.
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