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Countdown for the 8th International Triathlon and Open Water Swimming Race

PRESS RELEASE Saturday 07 and Sunday 08 May, at Katerini Beach   Countdown for the 8th “almiraMAN” International Triathlon and Open Water Swimming Race   The time is counting down for the start of the 8th “almiraMAN 2022” – International Triathlon and Open Water Swimming Race -, which is being held at Paralia Katerini, by APS TRIAS in cooperation with the Municipality of Katerini, OPPAP and the Regional Unity of Pieria, under the auspices of the Holy Metropolis of Kitiros, Katerini and Platamonos. Over 500 athletes from all over the world and thousands of visitors will be welcomed by the hospitable Katerini Beach this weekend, 7 & 8 May. The races will be held on the shores of the “Mediterranean Village 5* Hotel & Spa”, on roads closed to vehicular traffic. The race includes two race distances. There will be live coverage of the races by livecoverage.gr       The race includes two race distances: almira FAST (750m swimming – 20 km cycling – 5km running) and almiraMAN (1.9km swimming – 90 km cycling – 21km running) for individual and team entries. There will be live coverage of the races by livecoverage.gr     There will also be an exhibition and parallel events, such as children’s races and activities, making this event a great celebration of sport with the participation of all ages. The #almiraMAN is a Triathlon race which has been held with great success since 2014 and attracts both domestic and international participants. It is a highly challenging event that started from the love and passion of some people for sports. It takes place on the beach of Katerini with a view of the Thermaikos Gulf and the imposing Olympus dominating the landscape.    

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National Championship of OPTIMIST U13 boats

The pulse of another important sporting event, the OPTIMIST U13 Panhellenic Boat Championship, for ages from 7 to 12 years old, takes place in Paralia Katerini. More than 600 athletes are expected to offer a rich spectacle, excitement and high performance to the fans of Katerini and the wider region. The Greek Sailing Federation, the Nautical Club of Katerini (N.O.KAT) and the Municipality of Katerini are responsible for the organization, while the races will be held with the kind support of: the Holy Metropolis of Citrus, Katerini and Platamonos and the Regional Unity of Pieria. The SeaWay Festival At the same time, the SeaWay Festival will be organized for the first time in facilities near the Yacht Club, which will present to the public products and services of sponsors related to the sport and the sea. There will also be a special food and drink area (food festival) and outdoor activities for young and old (treasure hunts, horse riding, sand games, etc.). Soon, the organisers will present the full programme and exhibits of the first Sea Way Festival. Open Ways in collaboration with NOCAT are organising the 1st Sea Way Festival.  

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Open Ways Events & Travel: Official Subgrant of The Med Pearls Project

Open Ways Events & Travel’s proposal, “MYthic paTHS”, for the development of slow tourism in the pilot area of Mount Olympus, under the Medpearls project (ENI CBC Med Programme) , has been approved for funding by the European Programme. We are opening the way for a new page in the tourism of the region promoting sustainable tourism by respecting the ecosystem and developing actions that highlight the magnificence of nature, history and long tradition of Mount Olympus and the wider region. The programme in Greece is implemented by the Municipality of Thessaloniki / Department of Tourism.   #GOMED #SustainableTourism #TheMedPearlsProject  

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Sea Way Festival… ready to surprise

                    Katerini, 24/03/2022   PRESS RELEASE Sea Way Festival at Paralia – Katerini #TopEvent #OpenParty #Exhibit #Food #Fun The Katerini Yacht Club and “Open Ways: Events & Travel” presents the SeaWay Festival, organized in parallel with the OPTIMIST U13 National Championship of Boats, for ages 7 to 12 years old, in Paralia Katerini, on 16-20 April, in facilities near the Katerini Yacht Club.  It is noted that the National Championship is co-organized by the Hellenic Sailing Federation, the Katerini Yacht Club (N.O.KAT) and the Municipality of Katerini with the kind support of the Holy Metropolis of Kitrous, Katerini and Platamonos and the Regional Unity of Pieria. The SeaWay Festival is developed in three thematic sections with the sea at its core. Specifically, it presents: – Exhibits: products and services of sponsors and pavilion renters. – Food (Food Festival): food proposals as well as beverages, cocktails, ice cream and confectionery. – Outdoor activities: sports, crafts, crafts, events, music, art for young and old.  Among the activities taking place are: – Riding on the Sand – Sistron – Master Junior Chef – Dance – Beach Volley – Beach Soccer – Archery – Easter Egg Hunt – Sea stories – Musical events – Karate – Handicrafts – crafts – Cycling (& family bike) – Bazaar – Food Festival and other surprises…!    

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Cooperation between “Open Ways Events & Travel” and APS TRIAS in the Event Management of the 7th Almira MAN

Triathlon races at Paralia Katerini, on 18/19 September             The almira MAN, a famous sporting event, started by the Sports Cultural Association “TRIAS” and mainly by the love and passion of the President Iordanis Papadopoulos and the people of the team for sports. The events of the past years left the best impressions on participants from all over the world. The almira MAN takes place in the hospitable Paralia Katerini, where the vast sandy shores of Thermaikos Gulf, under the shadow of the imposing Olympus, are the best conditions for organizing triathlon races (running, cycling and swimming). The successful event, first launched in 2014, is embraced by the local community, institutions and authorities. This year, on September 18 and 19, APS TRIAS in cooperation with the Municipality of Katerini and the Regional Unit of Pieria, under the auspices of the Metropolis of Kitrous, Katerini and Platamona, co-organize the 7th Almira MAN. Open Ways Events & Travel is cooperating for the event management of Almira MAN. For more information about the event, the program and the participants you can visit the website of the event by following the following link: https://www.almiraman.gr/

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DANCING with the GODS

Summer Dance Lessons with Danis Ladopoulos at the “divine” Olympus Riviera – Pieria The ancient Greeks believed that dance was a gift of the gods to man and an integral part of the daily life of the top athletes of all sports, the pioneers of Olympism. Dance is a sport, an art, a therapy, a means of expression. Dance beautifies our lives by offering health, entertainment and bliss.     Famous dance teacher Danis Ladopoulos in collaboration with Open Ways Events & Travel organize in the shadow of the mythical Olympus, at Mediterranean Village Hotel & Spa 5*, in Paralia Katerini, summer dance classes Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, group dances, ChaChaCha, Rumba, Mambo, rock’n roll, Tango Argentino, TAP Dancing (tap dancing) Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep etc. More information soon. Stay tuned. www.openways.gr   Dani Ladopoulos Graduate of ESXE, holder of International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) FELLOWSHIP LATIN, MEMBER BALLROOM DANCES, Gold Award. Specialist in Actions, Dynamics and Isolations of Latin and Ballroom Dances. Member of EOAX, WDDSC as International Dance Sport Competitor. Holder of the cup for the Greek Championship 1998, Latin and Ballroom – American Style and 2004 Seniors Latin – International Style. She has collaborated and taught at the Drama School of KTHVE, Experimental Stage of Art, Drama Therapy of Northern Greece and at recognized dance schools Argentine Tango, Samba, Mambo, Rumba, Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, ChaChaCha, Paso Dole, Swing, Jive, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot , Charleston, TAP Dancing, musical etc.  

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JULY 2021 – In Pieria the Intercollegiate Team Chess Games of the Qualifying Group A’ National of Central-Western Macedonia

We welcome in Olympus Riviera – Pieria the organization of the Intercollegiate Team Chess Games of the Qualifying Group A’ National of Central-Western Macedonia. The games will take place on July 10 and 11, 2021, in Katerini Beach at the hotel “Mediterranean Village Hotel and Spa 5*” with the participation of chess players from all the Regional Units of Central and Western Macedonia. The director of the games is the President of the Union of Chess Clubs of Central and Western Macedonia (ESSKEDYM) Efstathios Theofylaktidis, while the referees will be appointed by the Chess Club of Katerini headed by the President Stefanos Vardakas. In 10 chessboards will compete in the categories of women, junior women, girls, men – women, children – girls. The champion team advances to the 2020 A’ National Championship. The championship will be played with a Swiss system of 5 rounds. Cups will be awarded to the top 3 teams in the standings.   Competition Schedule The competition schedule is as follows: Week 1 – Saturday 10/07/2021 – 17:00 (Mediterranean Village Spa Katerini) 2nd round – Sunday 11/07/2021 – 10:00 (Mediterranean Village Spa Katerini) Round 3 – Sunday 11/07/2021 – 17:00 (Mediterranean Village Spa Katerini) Round 4 – Saturday 17/07/2021 – 10:00 (Ptolemaida – Pantelidis) Round 5 – Saturday 17/07/2021 – 17:00 (Ptolemaida – Pantelidis) Health Protocols All participants in the races and those present inside the venue must have had a RapidTest or have proof of vaccination completion up to 15 days prior to their participation in the specific race. Inside the hall and during the matches, the health protocols of the ESO and the GGA apply (use of masks, antiseptics on hands, distances between players, etc.). The matches are organized by: Union of Chess Clubs of Central and Western Macedonia (ESSKEDYM) Chess Club of Katerini “Open Ways Events & Travel”. New announcements about the races and parallel activities will follow. Booking / participation information for Pieria at e-mail: open@openways.gr www.openways.gr  

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“Premiere” for the “Celestyal Olympia” and the “Mythical Archipelagos” cruise at Thessaloniki port

Cruises from the Port of Thessaloniki began on Tuesday 29 June for the Celestyal Olympia, a cruise ship operated by Greek cruise line Celestyal Cruises. It is the first transit of the Olympia for this summer and she will drop anchor in Thessaloniki every Tuesday until the end of August. For the first time in 15 years, the port of Thessaloniki will be the home port of departure and destination for cruises this year, while the Celestyal Olympia and the Celestyal Crystal of Celestyal Cruises will dock a total of 14 times this year. The “Celestyal Olympia” will visit Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, Agios Nikolaos in Crete, Rhodes and Limassol in Cyprus. Those embarking and disembarking in Thessaloniki will also have the opportunity to visit Athens. The new route is called “Mythical Archipelagos”. The cost of the cruise starts from 699 euros and includes accommodation, all meals on board, entertainment on board, unlimited classic drinks, two organized excursions to Rhodes and Limassol, transfer by bus from the port to the town of Mykonos and tips. Port taxes are also included. Children up to 11 years old travel free of charge. More information: www.openways.gr  

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RELIGIOUS / PILGRIMAGE / CULTURAL TOURISM

Open Ways designs travel services of international standards with the advantage of local specialization. In the paths of history, religion, culture, in the search for knowledge and truth but also in the enjoyment of the different and exquisite, “follow” Open Ways: “In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul” & Holly lands (Greece – Turkey – Italy – Egypt – Israel – Jordan) Pilgrimage routes Archaeological, historical, cultural routes (3 continents of glorious ancient civilization) Art Gastronomy Wine routes   Feel free to ask us about our company, services and itineraries. Visit our website: www.openways.gr

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WORLD ENVIROMENT DAY 2021, JUNE 5

REIMAGINE. RECREATE. RESTORE. We are the generation that can make peace with nature. Let’s get active, not anxious. Let’s be bold, not timid.    At Open Ways we incorporate principles of ecological responsibility in the design of our activities: From the choice of location, the means of transport for our guests, the food choices to the decoration items, we follow rules of rational use, limitation of unused materials, renewable energies, recyclable materials, etc. Furthermore, we organize events and educational seminars aimed at disseminate information about the environmental protection.   #GenerationRestoration #June2021 #OPEN #OPENways

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