If you are looking to get physical as well as get a break from city life, you can combine the two on October 12-14.

Choices abound, according to  taste: if you take to mountain biking, Kalavrita Ski Centre invites you to the first Helmos Top Downhill Race, a festival featuring not only mountain-bike racing, but also ski-jumps on a Funbag (BigAirBag) and partying.

This adrenaline boosting fest coincides with the launch of the new mountain-bike downhill track on mount Helmos.

If you are more of an island lover, the isle of Spetses is an ideal destination. The 2nd Spetses Mini Marathon takes place on the same dates, following a very positive feedback from the first event last year. There are two races, one described as a full naturalistic round of the island, with a 25 km route, and one 5 km fun run, making a historical tour of the town.


This year, a number of extra activities have been added to the programme: two swimming competitions, a 1-km children’s run, a non-competitive bicycle tour and a photo exhibition. On the night before the event, a free-for-all pasta event will take place.

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