“Santorini Experience” continues to innovate by bringing closer to the people, the unique beauty of the worldwide destination of the island of Santorini, on 7-9 October 2016!
After the announcement of the cooperation with the leading TV channel FOX Sports of FOX Networks Group, another significant cooperation, this time with the airline, Ryanair, is achieved for the first time at a sports tourism event, in Greece. The company will undertake to carry with safety and credibility as the official airline partner of “Santorini Experience” the visitors of the event contributing to the goal for the extension of the tourist season and the promotion of the island as a destination for 365 days a year.
Further to the announcement of this collaboration, Ryanair’s Sales and Marketing Manager for Greece and Eastern Mediterranean, Chiara Ravara said:
“As Europe’s largest airline, Ryanair is pleased to support the Santorini Experience event, in what is one of the world’s most sought after destinations. With its breath-taking and diverse landscapes, its mild climate in the four seasons, it is an ideal destination for active holidays and for sports addicts.
Ryanair is fully committed further growing and developing Greek tourism and in promoting Greece as a year-round destination, and we look forward to bringing more customers to the ultimate sport experience on the island.
To celebrate, we’re launching a seat sate with fares starting from just 19.99€, which are available for booking only on Thursday 14 July & Friday 15 July for travel between 5 to 12 October. Since these amazing low prices will be snapped up quickly, customers interested in joining the event as active participants should log onto www.ryanair.com and avoid missing out.”
On 7-9 October 2016, people will have the opportunity to discover the sport side of Santorini!
On Saturday October 8th 2016, professional and amateur runners will be able to run and live the adrenaline of Caldera! The starting time for both 10 km and 15 km routes is at 08:15 am in the morning, while the starting time of the 5km route will take place at 11:00. All routes start from the desalination plant in Oia.
Moreover, on Sunday October 9th 2016, professional and amateur swimmers will be able to sense the eruptive atmosphere of the volcano with the impressive view of the island in front of them! The starting time of the unique swimming route of 1.5 mile (2.4 km) of “Santorini Experience”, will take place at 10:00 am, from the volcano to the old port in Fira.
Registrations in swimming and running continue with an undiminished pace through the official page of the event.
For those wishing to combine sports with tourism and take advantage of their stay in Santorini, privileged packages starting from 300 euro for 2 people for 3 days – 2 nights (including transportation, accommodation, food and participation in the event) will be available. For more information you may contact the hospitality sponsors of the event: Aqua Vista Hotels, Santorini Hoteliers Association, Meltemi Hotels & Resorts, Athina Luxury Suites, Central Fira Hotel, Sienna Residencies, Memories Hotel, Loizos Stylish Residencies and Esperas which are available here. The page will be daily enriched with new supporters and in the upcoming days discounts on ferry tickets to Santorini will be announced.
“Santorini Experience” will be held under the auspices of the Hellenic Swimming Federation and will have the international promotion by FOX Sports of FOX Networks Group that participates this year as an Official Broadcaster of the event.
It is a collaboration between the Municipality of Santorini, the Municipal Sports Cultural Environmental Organization of Santorini (D.A.P.P.O.S.) and Active Media Group.