From Paris to Santorini, top Names in Sports for Santorini Experience 2024

Basketball Lessons with Georgios Printezis
Once again, Santorini captivates the attention of the global sports community as it prepares for the 7th Santorini Experience, which will take place on October 3-6, 2024. Both professional and amateur athletes will have the opportunity to enjoy sports activities in breathtaking locations on the island, such as the Volcano and the trail connecting Oia with Fira, featuring the impressive Caldera and stunning views of the Aegean Sea.
On the morning of Friday, October 4, participants will swim from the Volcano to the old port of Fira, with the imposing view of the island in front of them, in the thrilling 1.5-miles (2.4 km) open water swimming race. Santorini’s volcano is the most famous among the volcanoes that make up the volcanic arc of the Aegean. It is one of the largest underwater volcanoes that remains active, with its famous caldera being the only inhabited one in the world. The swimming route will take place, as always, with absolute safety in the enchanting waters of Santorini (average water temperature of 22-23 degrees Celsius). The race’s safety will be ensured by specialized lifeguards and rescue boats, while the organizers will provide all athletes with safety buoys, offering extra security to each participant. The use of individual floats is mandatory for everyone. The Technical Director of the swimming race is Nikos Gemelos, an accomplished swimming coach with Olympic and world accolades, who once again had an athlete competing in their sixth Olympic Games.
Georgios Printezis photo by Stoiximan AegeanBall Festival
From Paris Olympics to Santorini
Santorini will once again be in the spotlight this year, with athletes from the global elite of open water swimming, who participated in Paris Olympics, expected to attend the event. Specifically, the swimming race will feature Italian world and European champion Barbara Pozzobon, Italian world and European champion and Olympic fourth-place finisher Domenico Acerenza, and Hungarian silver medalist and Olympic fourth-place finisher Anna Olasz. They will compete on the challenging and fast course of Santorini Experience, showcasing their strength and skill. The event will also be attended by the Italian coach of top Olympic and world championship successes, Fabrizio Antonelli.
Watch a video with some unique images of the stunning swimming route: https://youtu.be/FKyh6_hoL4g?si=gafh-F32VHPiYafG
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Valuable and Unique Prizes this Year
hoper, the company that brings scheduled helicopter flights to Greece, will be the Official Helicopter Partner of Santorini Experience for the first time. hoper is rewriting the rules of transportation in Greece, bringing destinations closer than ever. As part of this year’s event, the innovative company will offer the winner of the 15 km running race and the winner of the open water swimming race a helicopter tour, with the safety provided by its fleet.
Great names are expected to participate in the running events as well, such as HOKA athlete Alexandros Karykas, who has competed in the 116 km Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB in France, the 100 km Julian Alps Ultra Sky Trail in Slovenia, and the 73 km Chianti Ultra Trail 2023 in Italy. HOKA, one of the top brands in running, is participating for the first time as the Official Footwear Sponsor of the event. As part of its participation, the company will offer a unique pair of HOKA shoes as a gift to both the first male and female finishers in the 15 km race powered by HOKA. More names will be announced in the coming weeks.
In addition to swimming, participants can register for the 5km “Aristides Alafouzos” powered by Miele, the 10km powered by SIXT, a member of MOTODYNAMICS Group, or the 15km powered by HOKA.
Register here: https://www.more.com/sports/santorini-experience-en/
For more information on the terms of participation, click here: https://www.santorini-experience.com/en/event-info/terms.html
The Legendary Georgios Printezis in Santorini with Joe Arlauckas!
Santorini Experience enriches this year’s schedule with the addition of the Olympic sport of basketball. For the first time in the event, two prominent sports figures, the two-time champion and EuroLeague record holder Georgios Printezis and the EuroLeague legend and European champion with Real Madrid Joe Arlauckas, join forces to teach the island’s kids the basic principles of basketball. On Sunday, October 6, children from Santorini’s basketball clubs will have the opportunity to meet these international basketball stars and learn the “secrets” of basketball at the Indoor Gymnasium Basketball Court of the Municipality of Thira.
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Free Participation for Thira Municipality Citizens
The citizens of Thira Municipality can participate for free. Thira residents can register for free exclusively at Alafouzos Sport, the event’s Official Sports Store, at Fira in Santorini.
Travel to Santorini with a 30% Discount on Ferry Tickets
Those visiting Santorini by ferry for Santorini Experience can travel with the safety and comfort of Blue Star Ferries, the event’s Official Sponsor. The top Greek shipping company offers a 30% discount on ferry tickets (all seats except cabins) from Piraeus, Cyclades, and Dodecanese to Santorini on round-trip tickets and 30% on vehicles for those participating in the event and visiting the island from October 1 to 8, 2024. Each person who has completed their registration is entitled to the same discount for 3 additional people (if they are their escorts).
Participants who have completed their registration can contact the following port offices for seat reservations and ticket issuance:
-Piraeus, GIOVANTI TRAVEL, Tel. +30 210-4119171
-Santorini, DAKOUTROS TRAVEL, Tel. +30 22860 22201
Premium Mobility Partner of the event is SIXT, a member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group.
Athina Luxury Suites is the Silver Sponsor.
GoPro is the event’s Official Action Camera.
HOKA is the Official Footwear Sponsor.
Vikos Natural Mineral Water is the Official Water.
hoper is the Official Helicopter Partner.
Miele is the event’s Bronze Sponsor.
Alafouzos Sport is the event’s Official Sports Store.
Blue Star Ferries is the Official Sponsor.
Luanvi is the Official Technical T-shirt.
Kois Optics are the Official Optics Partner.
Nobu Hotel Santorini, Santorini’s Best Driver, and Messinian Spa are the event’s Partners.
π³= Plastic Pollution Prevention is the Sustainability Partner.
The event will be implemented with the invaluable support of our Hospitality Sponsors, who promote the island with special prices and offer enormous support to the event. The confirmed hotels so far are the following: Athina Luxury Suites, Nobu Hotel Santorini, NOUS Santorini, Katikies Garden Santorini, Vedema, A Luxury Collection Resort Santorini (Empiria Group), Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas, Santo Mine Oia Suites, Apeiron Blue, 270 Oia’s View, West East Suites, Lydia’s House, Santorini Folia Bianca, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Santorini, Coco-Mat Hotel Santorini, De Sol Hotel & Spa, The Majestic Hotel Santorini (Kord Hotels), Meltemi Suites, Meltemi Village, Atlantis Beach, Neoklassiko Koukouli, Noni Studios, Santoriviera House, Ifestau4, En Plo Boutique Suites, Epavlis Grace, Fanouris Condo, MONOLiTHIA, Epavlis Hotel (Meraki Collection), Eteoro Suites Santorini, K & K Unique Holiday Homes, Blue Dolphins, Loizos Stylish Residences, Venus Sunrise Suites & Villas, Sienna Eco Resort.
Check here for the available special offers from the hospitality sponsors for the participants of Santorini Experience, which are only valid during the event’s days: https://www.santorini-experience.com/en/event-info/accommodation-offers/
Santorini Experience is organized by the Municipality of Thira and ActiveMedia Group. The event is held under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization.
For more information visit: www.santorini-experience.com
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