The Porto Carras Athlos is a new three-day international sports tourism and wellness event that will be held for the first time in northern Greece, at the highly acclaimed Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki.
Located alongside a nine-kilometre sandy coastline, the resort is surrounded by a verdant area of 18,000 acres, with gardens under the shade of pine trees dressing the slopes of Mount Meliton.
Its facilities include an 18-hole golf course, the biggest organic vineyard in Greece, a spa and wellness centre, restaurants with high-level gastronomy, a casino and a marina that provides integrated services. In addition, a wide range of sports and cultural activities on land and sea are available to visitors of all ages.
About the Porto Carras Athlos
The event will take place over the three-day weekend of Holy Spirit, from 29 May to 1 June 2026, transforming the enchanting destination of Sithonia into a vibrant hub of gathering, action, and shared experiences for sports enthusiasts.
Combining athletic competition with the region’s rich mythology and breathtaking natural landscape, highlights include:
- The Giant Run Series (21km, 10km, 5km, 1km): Inspired by the epic Battle of the Giants, runners don’t just participate in a race, they tour the paradise of Porto Carras. The routes constantly change: they start alongside the world-class marina, traverse the shady paths through the pine forests that border the sea, and pass through the iconic, lush vineyards of Domaine Porto Carras. Every kilometre becomes a visual experience and a symbolic journey of self-improvement.
- Skylias Open Water (5km, 3km, 1km): Dedicated to the legendary diver Skylias, one of the most iconic figures of antiquity, the open-water races invite participants to dive into history. Against the backdrop of the 9km coastline, swimmers will compete in the Blue Flag certified, calm, and crystal clear waters of Toroneos Gulf.
Wellness and experiences
Porto Carras Athlos is not limited to competitions, but is a holistic lifestyle event designed to bring people together through shared experiences. Special emphasis is placed on the younger generation, through football clinics, baby swimming sessions, and activities that promote teamwork.
At the same time, the visitors’ experience is elevated by the cultural and culinary character of Domaine Porto Carras, which has been in operation since 1967 and is the largest organic vineyard in Greece, offering unique wine-tasting sessions of fine vintages in a setting of unparalleled aesthetic appeal.
As one of the largest and most well-established resorts in the Mediterranean, Porto Carras Grand Resort places its modern sports facilities at the heart of the festival, inaugurating two brand new beach volleyball courts through specialised camps led by Olympian, European champion and well-known beach volleyball player Efi Sfyri.
The schedule will include beach soccer, tennis, and padel, the innovative sport of footgolf, as well as yoga and pilates sessions right by the water.
For information and entry see portocarras.com and more.com