Santorini Experience 2025

What do Nana Mouskouri and your next race have in common? 🎶

Both will make your heart race in the Greece! 🇬🇷 Come October, set your sights on Santorini, that iconic Greek archipelago in the Cyclades, famous for its bustling tourism... and its mass start in the Santorini Experience race! You’ll find yourself in the town of Fira, the capital of Santorini, kicking off at a seaside that feels straight out of a postcard 🌞.

Set against this stunning backdrop: blue rooftops, whitewashed walls, volcanic landscapes, dizzying cliffs... you've arrived in Greece for the Santorini Experience 🌅. The event offers 3 trails and an open water swim race 🌞. For trail enthusiasts, you have options: 5, 10, or 15 kilometers over a loop starting from Oia and passing through Imerovigli and Firostefani. These trails offer breathtaking views of the caldera of Santorini. STOP! ✋ A cultural pause: What exactly is a caldera? 🤓 Well, it's a large, flat-bottomed volcanic crater surrounded by cliffs 🧗. On Santorini, it formed 3,600 years ago, outlined by the various islands of the archipelago 🏝️. Now that you're in the know, keep your eyes peeled 👀 to spot where the ancient summit might have been right in the middle of the islands 📍. If you're up for swimming in this maritime trench, opt for the open water course covering 2.4 km from Thera to the historic old port of Fira 🏊‍♀️. Surrounded by these towering volcanic walls 😵‍💫, you'll quickly understand what it means to feel small in the face of nature's forces 🌋. Even with the dormant volcano beneath you, fingers crossed it stays calm while you navigate these waters steeped in history 🤞.

After crossing the finish line, don't rush back home ◀️. Santorini is one of the world's top travel destinations, and visiting in October means you'll skip the summer crowds while still enjoying ideal temperatures 🌡️. After the race, wander through the alleys of Oia or Fira, savor an iced coffee at a terrace café, book a sunset cruise around the caldera 🌄, try scuba diving to explore the volcanic seabed 🤿, or take a Greek cooking class 🥗. And recovery? Here, it's a sacred ritual 🙌. The Mediterranean diet, recognized by Unesco as a cultural heritage of humanity 🌐, will be your best ally to replenish your energy ⚡️. Indulge in Moussaka, Greek salad, grilled Souvlaki, Tzatziki or Pita Gyros: each bite will be a well-earned reward 💪

So, are you ready to take on the volcanic trails with the prowess of an Olympic Greek athlete? 🏛️