Andros island, Greece The popular Greek island of Andros is among the world’s “52 Places to Love in 2021”, according to a list published by the New York Times (NYT). The list was compiled based on the feedback of over 2,000 NYT readers who responded to the newspaper’s call and named their most favorite destinations. […]
Setting as a priority to promote the lesser-known destinations of Central Greece, the Tourism Ministry said it would be making financial tools available for investment and business plans in the area. Participating in a working group this week in the town of Galaxidi, Central Greece, with local tourism stakeholders and officials, Deputy Tourism Minister Manos […]
Honorary award to the Bulgarian Olympic champion Petar Stoychev. From left: Deputy Minister of Culture & Sports, Mr. Lefteris Avgenakis, President of Greek National Tourism Organization, Mrs. Angela Gerekou Istiaia-Edipsos Mayor, Mr. Ioannis Kontzias, Governor of Central Greece Region, Mr. Fanis Spanos (photo by Dimitris Andritsos Photography @ The Authentic Marathon
The winner of The Authentic Marathon Swim 2020 is Bulgarian Olympic Champion Petar Stoychev (middle). From left: Deputy Sports Minister Lefteris Avgenakis, GNTO President Angela Gerekou, Istiaia-Edipsos Mayor Ioannis Kontzias and Central Greece Governor Fanis Spanos. “The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) strongly supports sports and cultural tourism,” the
The Authentic Marathon Swim (photo by Elias Lefas). The Greek island of Evia is getting ready to host The Authentic Marathon Swim, a sports tourism event that will revive the original swimming route that the ancient athletes Skyllias and Hydna followed during the historic naval battle of Artemision in 480 B.C. Mayor of Istiaia-Edipsos, Ioannis […]
The Authentic Marathon Swim (photo by Elias Lefas) Only a few days to go until The Authentic Marathon Swim event, that will take place on Evia, from September 4-6. This article is brought to you by Active Media Group Evia is ready to host The Authentic Marathon Swim, a prime sports tourism event scheduled to take place […]
Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis inspecting the flood damage in Evia. Photo source: @karamanlis_k Greek authorities announced on Tuesday nine immediate relief actions for the residents of central Evia, which was devastated by thunderstorms and flash floods over the weekend leaving behind eight dead. An emergency state has been declared for the Evia villages of
Photo source: @PrimeministerGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged immediate government support for those who suffered damages and loss due to thunderstorms and flash floods which hit Central Evia, northeast of Athens, over the weekend. Mitsotakis visited the flood-hit areas on Monday to assess the destruction caused by the torrential rain that left behind at
Japanese Olympic champion, Yasunari Hirai will take part in The Authentic Marathon Swim (photo by Danijela Bogdanovic) This article is brought to you by Active Media Group Top athletes from all over the world will participate in The Authentic Marathon Swim, a prime sports tourism event scheduled to take place on the Greek island of Evia from September
This article is brought to you by Active Media Group 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. The Authentic Marathon Swim race comes 2,500 years later, at the place where it started, in Artemision. Following the example of […]


















