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05 November 2024of

Jennifer Morris

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Whitewashed walls and azure blues often come to mind when you think of Greece, but your clients can get the best of both worlds by getting off the beaten track for an adrenaline rush and/or a quiet immersive retreat in the inner nature. . Here are four lesser-known Greek adventures to embark on throughout the year.

XTERRA Greece The Vouliagmeni triathlon trails weave through breathtaking landscapes

All in contrasts

Your customers can discover an alternative Greece through a trip that combines adventure, nature and well-being; alternating between adrenaline and peace.

XTERRA Triathlon

Start with the XTERRA Greece Vouliagmeni Triathlon, where courses weave through stunning scenery around the Athens Riviera, pushing athletes to their limits on rugged terrain. The event grows every year (the next one is in April), and while the race is run by top professional and amateur athletes from around the world, anyone in relatively good physical condition is welcome to take part. You can also participate in a team relay with friends.

Wellness in the Peloponnese

For a real change of pace, clients can head to the serene coast and lush hills of the Peloponnese for mindful relaxation. The Loutraki Spring is considered excellent for soothing skin and chronic conditions, and features like this, combined with such beautiful surroundings, make the region an ideal place for wellness. Yoga retreats abound.

Yoga retreats abound in the Peloponnese

Customers can tackle the rushing rivers on a rafting adventure

Wild rivers

Further north in Epirus, customers can tackle the rushing rivers on a rafting adventure, carving through deep gorges and hidden valleys. The Voidomatis River rises in the Vikos Gorge and follows an impressive waterway flanked by old trees and traditional stone bridges. Customers can start their adventure in one of the lively cities and towns of the Epirus region, such as Ioannina or Konitsa, or in one of the stone villages of the Zagori region, full of beautiful hotels, guesthouses and mansions.

Dive

For a quieter encounter with the water, why not suggest clients finish in Alonissos? The island is a haven of vibrant marine life and historic shipwrecks, making it one of the best diving spots in the Mediterranean. It is also home to the Northern Sporades Marine National Park, a haven for rare seabirds and the Mediterranean monk seal, monachus monachus.

Find out more from the National Tourism Organization of Greece on stand N2-220 at WTM London 5-7 November 2024.