Navarino Challenge | Outdoor activities for the whole family

Book your room in magical Messinia
Athens, May 4, 2022 – The award-winning sports tourism event Navarino Challenge celebrates its 10th year by uniting people of all ages and abilities through sports. Amateur and professional athletes from Greece and abroad will visit Costa Navarino and Pylos, Messinia, on October 21-23, 2022.
Follow the footsteps of Telemachus
Participants in Navarino Challenge, have the opportunity to run in one of the top Half Marathons 21.1km in Greece, together with the Greek-American ultramarathon runner Konstantinos Dean Karnazes, and to cross the beautiful beach of Voidokilia while tracing history beneath their feet in King Nestor’s land. They will follow the trail mapped out in the Homeric era by Telemachus, Ulysses’ son, trying to find his missing father. Moreover, they can choose between the 10km route or the fun 5km route, which can even be completed with dynamic walking. On the same day, the 1km children’s route will be held in two groups, for children 10-14 years old and kids up to 9 years of age.
Runners can act promptly and take advantage of the early bird offers, which are valid until July 31, featuring discounts higher than 50% on registrations. The children’s race is held with free participation. The event, always having the participants as a top priority, offers a refund on their registration costs until September 1. Entries for Navarino Challenge are underway and interested parties can participate by completing the available form through the following link.
Enjoy here the video with Navarino Challenge 2022’s outdoor activities.
Sea kayaking at Pylos Bay
Starting from the Poseidonia Restaurant known for its traditional Greek cuisine and local delicacies in the port of Pylos, on Saturday, October 22, a sea kayak tour around the island of Sphacteria will take place, with the support of Explore Messinia. Participants will paddle towards the Navarino Bay exploring the coastline of Sphacteria. For entries: welcome(at)exploremessinia.com
Take part in the Beach Volleyball Tournament with a view of the Ionian Sea
Overlooking the sand dunes and crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea, The Dunes Beach at Navarino Dunes, Costa Navarino, will host the Navarino Challenge King of the Court Beach Volleyball Tournament. The Olympic sport of beach volleyball returns with the former international Greek volleyball player and record holder of participations with the Greek National Team, Michalis Triantafyllidis, as its ambassador. On Saturday, October 22, the tournament will include separate categories for men and women, whereas on Sunday, October 23, the tournament will be mixed. All beach volleyball activities are carried out with the support of Triantafyllidis Beach Arena. For registrations and more information: info(at)beacharena.gr
Tennis at the Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino
Participants in Navarino Challenge will have the opportunity to attend tennis clinics for children 6-9 years old and 10-13 years old as well as to participate in the Round Robbin tennis tournaments for men and women, which will be held with the support of Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino under the guidance of elite coaches. Costa Navarino is the first European location for a Mouratoglou Tennis Center, while the brand-new state-of-the-art facilities feature a total of 16 tennis courts at Navarino Dunes with breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea. For registrations and more information: tennis(at)costanavarino.com
Track and field, pilates, cycling, golf for everyone!
The schedule of Navarino Challenge offers you the opportunity to come closer to sports and their benefits, alongside top instructors. More specifically, you can take part in activities such as beachathlon for parents & children 6 to 13 years old with the Olympian and European champion Periklis Iakovakis, pilates lessons with the team of physical education instructor, Mandy Persaki, bike ride to Voidokilia with the support of Navarino Outdoors and golf lessons for 2 days, with the support of Navarino Golf Academy.
Book your room now
Enjoy a weekend full of outdoor wellness activities for people of all ages. Book now the event’s accommodation package which is full of sports activities and includes half board. Live the unique sports and cultural experience that is offered to you. 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.
Samsung Electronics Hellas supports the event for a 6th consecutive year as its Official Technology Partner.
Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino are the Official Hospitality Sponsors.
The event is assisted by Vita N Travel and Kayak.
Navarino Challenge will take place under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, whose mission is the formulation of the tourism policy and the executive planning of the tourist development of Greece.
The event is organized by ActiveMedia Group which is also responsible for the event’s Sports Production.
Website: www.navarinochallenge.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Navarinochallenge
Instagram: http://instagram.com/navarinochallenge
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NavarinoC
- 1) United States Ambassador to Athens visits Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
- 2) Underwater Museum in Greek island of Alonissos is “the Parthenon of Shipwrecks”
- 3) Filming to begin in Greek city of Thessaloniki on film starring Robert De Niro
- 4) Minister: Greece has entered dynamically the international academic map
26/05 00:02
IATA and ICP join forces to promote air cargo security in the UAE
25/05 21:46
Face masks mandate lifted in Greek schools and universities as of June 1
25/05 21:32
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili delivers message on Africa Day 2022 (video)
25/05 20:13
United States Ambassador to Athens visits Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
25/05 19:23
4,141 new Covid-19 cases and 17 fatalities recorded in Greece on Wednesday
25/05 18:57
18th Athens Digital Arts Festival takes place at Kotzia Square on May 25-29
25/05 18:18
UNWTO: World Commitee on Tourism Ethics issues statement on war in Ukraine
25/05 13:53
Greek Tourism Minister urges Emirates to add direct flights from Thessaloniki to NY and Dubai
25/05 10:08
25/05 09:26
Cyprus aims at more than two million tourist arrivals this year
25/05 00:10
US ambassador to Athens: Greece can expand its role as an energy hub
24/05 23:17
Greek PM meets with investors at the World Economic Forum at Davos
24/05 22:56
Athens and Izmir mayors meet in Greek capital as part of city diplomacy
24/05 21:48
IATA: Canadian government must reduce delays at local airports
24/05 21:37
Greece includes new €1.7 billion projects to Recovery & Resilience Fund
24/05 20:59
UNWTO: International code informs efforts to promote tourist confidence in Americas
24/05 20:22
Delta Airlines offers more travel options between the US and Greek islands
24/05 19:44
Filming to begin in Greek city of Thessaloniki on film starring Robert De Niro
24/05 19:13
Underwater Museum in Greek island of Alonissos is “the Parthenon of Shipwrecks”
24/05 18:05
24/05 17:02
5,588 new Covid-19 cases and 11 fatalities recorded in Greece on Tuesday
23/05 19:05
23/05 18:57
Greek Prime Minister to address 146th Boston College graduation ceremony
23/05 18:54
No monkeypox virus in lab examination of suspected case sample in Greece
23/05 18:42
Europe Union Commission approves disbursement of €748 million to Greece
23/05 18:38
Delphi AHEPA Chapter 25 organizes backgammon event at New York Athletic Club
23/05 17:49
EC greenlights €890,000 to support Cypriot halloumi producers
23/05 17:45
2,235 new Covid-19 cases and 21 fatalities recorded in Greece on Monday
23/05 16:34
Greek National Tourism Organisation chief at World Economic Forum in Davos
21/05 21:36
George Papaeleas AHEPA Chapter 367 marks AHEPA Sunday in New York
21/05 17:38
3,424 Covid-19 cases and 21 fatalities recorded in Greece on Friday
21/05 15:41
Foreign Ministers discuss close coordination between Greece and Cyprus
21/05 12:32
Minister: Greece has entered dynamically the international academic map
21/05 11:47
European Commission: Greece plays key role for independence from Russian gas
20/05 22:31
Boxing champion Alvarez strolling around in Greek island of Mykonos (video)
20/05 21:12
Events in Athens to present theater, literature, and music of Israel to public
20/05 21:01
SNF cancels Greek Culture Ministry grant for ancient mass graves museum in Faliro
20/05 19:58
World Tourism Organization members in the Americas advance common goals
20/05 19:18
UNWTO enjoys high-level meetings with American tourism sector leaders
20/05 18:25
Italy returns Parthenon Marble fragment to Greece setting precedent
20/05 17:51
Greek Tourism Minister continues meetings in Serbian capital of Belgrade
20/05 17:08
3,708 Covid-19 cases and 16 fatalities recorded in Greece on Friday
20/05 14:28
Greek PM announces allocation of €171 million to support organic livestock farming
20/05 12:21
Nobel Foundation returns to Greece Mycenaean gold ring from necropolis in Rhodes
19/05 22:34
Archbishop of America announces the Centennial Pilgrimage to Pontos
19/05 19:24
Minister: Joist Innovation Park another step in Greece's turning into innovation hub
19/05 18:29
3,928 Covid-19 cases and 23 fatalities recorded in Greece on Thursday
19/05 17:33
Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece discussed at UNESCO meeting in Paris
19/05 16:37
The President of Hellenic Republic continues her official visit to Vietnam
19/05 15:43
AEGEAN airways will operate twice-weekly flights between Athens and Eindhoven
19/05 14:52
Greek Tourism Minister: 900,000 visitors from Serbia expected in Greece this year
18/05 22:44
Athens British Embassy virtual event on Asia Minor Catastrophe available to view
18/05 22:11
18/05 20:06
Covid-19 mandatory masks scrapped indoors and outdoors in Greece from June 1st
18/05 20:02
10th Syros International Film Festival to take place on July 28-31
18/05 19:10
Survey: Most Americans still plan to visit Europe this year despite war in Ukraine
18/05 18:23
Greece records 4,626 Covid-19 cases and 19 fatalities on Wednesday
18/05 17:48
Ukrainian refugees in Athens can board public transport for free for 90 days
18/05 17:15
Media report: Greek PM praises Diaspora during US Congress speech (video)
18/05 15:51
Greek PM is honored by community and honors Greek-Americans in turn
18/05 13:40
Greek-US strategic cooperation dominate Dendias-Blinken meeting in DC
17/05 23:04
Greek PM delivers historic address at joint session of US Congress (video)
17/05 21:16
Biden and Mitsotakis deliver common statements at the White House (video)
17/05 21:14
Jewish inscriptions exhibition opens in two museums of Greece
17/05 20:32
World Tourism Organization launches digital futures program for SMEs
17/05 19:27
International Air Transport Association urges to accelerate Asia-Pacific sector recovery
17/05 19:01
Greek islands of Crete, Zakynthos and Kos favorite for Dutch summer 2022
17/05 17:22
6,252 Covid-19 cases and 21 fatalities recorded in Greece on Tuesday
17/05 16:38
17/05 15:41
17/05 15:35
Almost 9,000 temporary asylum permits issued to Ukrainians in April 2022
17/05 13:30
Wallpaper magazine lauds Tinos, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini as ideal destinations for wine tourism
16/05 23:52
Media report: Spike in demand for Greece-Turkey ferry services
16/05 23:24
Greek Prime Miniser meets US President at the White House (video)
16/05 22:40
16/05 22:04
Horror of Ukraine War seen in outdoor photo exhibition in the center of Athens
16/05 20:18
President of Hellenic Republic welcomed by Vietnamese counterpart in Hanoi
16/05 19:58
Greece records 3,066 Covid-19 cases and 24 fatalities in Greece on Monday
16/05 19:32
Greek Tourism Minister meets with 7 ambassadors about Greece's travel market
16/05 18:47
Passenger traffic in Greek airports soared 383% during the first four months of 2022
16/05 18:14
16/05 17:09
PM: US tourists to arrive on a record number of direct flights to Greece (video)
14/05 21:38
14/05 18:50
Greece records 4,324 Covid-19 cases and 15 fatalities on Saturday
14/05 15:08
Elon Musk’s fast Starlink Internet satellite service comes to Greece
14/05 11:01
Bahrain to enhance bilateral relations in tourism with Greece
13/05 22:41
Local government digital transformation programme unveiled in Greece
13/05 22:22
NATO fighter jet planes and helicopters flew over the Athens Acropolis
13/05 22:10
The Hellenic Initiative launches "Plant a Tree" initiative in Greece
13/05 21:57
13/05 21:56
Greece to host Odesa Classics International Music Festival from June 9-13
13/05 21:46
Study: Mediterranean diet helps fight depression in young men
13/05 20:26
Cyprus applies new relaxations on COVID-19 restrictive measures as of Sunday
13/05 19:33
Greek Energy Minister discusses energy collaboration with Albania
13/05 18:51
TrainOSE: National train schedules change in Greece as of May 15
13/05 18:14
Greece records 4,388 Covid-19 infections and 29 fatalities on Friday
13/05 18:04
7th Greece-Sweden Business Forum on Climate Action in Athens on May 19
13/05 17:37
Google hiring six different specialties for its Athens offices - how to apply
12/05 23:15
Minister: Cyprus-Greece ferry link could be extended to include one more country
12/05 23:06
Face masks mandate lifted in Greek schools and universities as of June 1
IATA and ICP join forces to promote air cargo security in the UAE
Greek Tourism Minister urges Emirates to add direct flights from Thessaloniki to NY and Dubai
United States Ambassador to Athens visits Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili delivers message on Africa Day 2022 (video)
Cyprus aims at more than two million tourist arrivals this year
Archbishop's enthronement proceeds donated to St. Nicholas Church
18th Athens Digital Arts Festival takes place at Kotzia Square on May 25-29
4,141 new Covid-19 cases and 17 fatalities recorded in Greece on Wednesday
UNWTO: World Commitee on Tourism Ethics issues statement on war in Ukraine
First submerged high-voltage cable to boost Green Energy use in Greece
Greek government: Higher collection rate for property tax offsets revenue loss
Greek island of Samothrace to get port upgrade, stricter contracts for ferries
Minister: News in September on flights to Cyprus and German market
Greek Investment Minister: Decisions for Hellinikon project due by Monday
Police operation in central Athens Exarchia district to end 4 building squats
Greek NGO wins world’s largest humanitarian prize by Hilton Foundation
Inscription found in Paleochoria links goddess Artemis to Amarynthos sanctuary
Young Cretan man’s quest to tour the world on 26-foot sailboat (video)
Cook’s Club opens latest hotel in the heart of Greek island of Rhodes
Visit spectacular Calypso canyon in Thessaly Region of Greece
First museum education dog in Greece as Cretan summer camp assistant