Destinations news Astypalea: A Greek Wellness Destination Waiting to be Discovered by GTP editing team 25 September 2018 written by GTP editing team 25 September 2018 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 12 Astypalea island, Greece In efforts to establish Astypalea as a wellness destination in Greece, local authorities are planning to host a number of events dedicated to health and wellbeing, starting on September 29 until October 2. The events will include a cycling festival, gastronomy sessions and yoga classes, and will be held within the framework of a tourism campaign, which was launched in May to promote the small island’s positive energy. More specifically, starting on September 29, the island will host the Astypalea Cycling Festival 2018, a three-day event which will provide participants with the opportunity to discover the hidden beauties of the destination. Furthermore, the festival aims to promote alternative forms of tourism on the island, attract special interest travel groups and extend the season. It is organized by the Municipality of Astypalea in collaboration with GrCyclying and The Story Tailors with the support of the South Aegean Region. In addition, Astypalea will host a gastronomy event with Greek chef Yiannis Apostolakis; yoga classes with expert Ioannis Koulanis, and a traditional feast with singer Leta Korre. Astypalea island, Greece “Astypalea, a destination with positive energy, invites all to learn more on wellness in an enjoyable, ecological, healthy way,” Deputy Mayor for Tourism Maria Kambouri said. Also known as “Butterfly of the Aegean” due to its shape, Astypalea is part of the Dodecanese complex, located in the southeastern Aegean. According to an announcement, this year Astypalea attracted travelers from Greece and abroad due to its wealth of tourism experiences, which are combined with the island’s natural beauty and authentic hospitality. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post T+L: Crete Among 12 Best Tropical Destinations for Solo Travelers next post Best Hotels for LGBT Travelers Listed in ‘Gay September in Greece’ Campaign You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Greek Ministries Team Up to Form National Cycling Strategy 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ