Athens, July 18, 2022 - Santorini is
making a dynamic come back to the world of sports tourism this year, the
ever-growing alternative form of tourism in Greece, bringing a new era to
Santorini Experience.
Thira Municipality is not limited to
simply hosting a major sporting event on the island of Santorini, as it intends
to highlight the cultural wealth of a globally leading tourism destination,
organizing Santorini Experience on September 23-25, 2022, after two years of
pandemic.
The history and culture of
Santorini’s volcanic complex sparked the global interest in the 1980s and since
then the island’s tourist movement began. People who choose to engage with
sports tourism, always combine their participation in a sports event with a
desire to find out the particular characteristics of the destination they are
visiting, at the same time.
This year, Thira Municipality,
wishing to highlight the history and cultural wealth of the islands, enriches
Santorini Experience for the first time, with a half marathon, a very popular running
route worldwide.
“Daedalic Kore of Thira” Half
Marathon
The marble Daedalic Kore of Thira, a
unique archaeological finding of supernatural size (2.30 meters height and
about 750 kilograms weight), dating back to 640 BC. (7th century), was found
preserved in excellent condition at the site of Sellada in Ancient Thira, on
November 24, 2000, by the late archaeologist Charalampos Sigalas. It highlights
the vast history of Santorini and is placed chronologically and aesthetically
in the era of the genesis of the monumental Greek sculpture. This remarkable
sculpture, which will soon be exhibited to the world for the first time, in the
outdoor area of the Archaeological Museum of Thira, which is being currently renovated,
gives its name to the first half-marathon run, which is held for the first time
on the island. The “Daedalic Kore of Thira” Half Marathon will take place on
Saturday, September 24, 2022, running across the enchanting areas of Oia,
Imerovigli and Fira.
1.5 miles “L & E Nomikos”
Open Water Swimming route from the Volcano to Fira
In the most beautiful caldera in the
world, created by the successive eruptions of Santorini’s volcano, from
prehistoric times to 1950, participating athletes will have the opportunity to swim
in the unique 1.5 miles (2.4 km) “L & E Nomikos” open water swimming
route, of Santorini Experience. The swimming event is going to be held on
Sunday September 25, 2022, starting from the volcano with its finish line being
at the old port of Fira, under the imposing view of the island. Watch some
highlights from the amazing swimming route here:
From this year, the swimming route
will bare the name “L & E Nomikos” in honor of the founders of the
“Loula & Evangelos Nomikos” Foundation, established in 1979 by the shipowner
Evangelos Nomikos, who adored the sea and his island. The construction of the cable
car, which connects the city of Fira with the old port (Bay of Fira), the end
point of the swimming route, is a pioneering project of the Foundation, which
was completed 40 years ago and was put into operation with a great contribution
to the service of the residents and visitors. At the same time the cable car
has benefited the entire island over time, since the Foundation’s income is
used for great projects and the overall support of the community. It is a debt
of honor in the memory of these great benefactors of the Municipality of Thira,
to name this unique swimming route after them, from now on.
Vikos Natural Mineral Water is the
event’s Official Water.
Santorini Experience takes place this
year for the 6 th year and is organized by the Municipality of Thira and the
Sports Tourism department of ActiveMedia Group.
More information on new surprises of
this year's event, the opening of registrations and special offers for
access to Santorini, will be announced in the coming weeks at:
Sports Production: ActiveMedia Group
#SantoriniExperience
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