Welcome
Welcome to the Authentic Big Blue diving event and live the experience of diving in the big blue waters of Amorgos Island.
What:
Depth competition: The competition will be based off a boat permanently moored 0.5 miles offshore in a water depth of 150 metres. The trip from the Agia Anna beachfront to the moored boat takes 5 minutes.
Static competition: in an official competition pool for STA placed at the Aqua Petra Hotel.
Training days and many parallel activities
Where:
Main event venue is Agia Anna beachfront and the waters where the famous Big Blue movie was produced.
The Aqua Petra Hotel is the venue of the static competition while several locations in Amorgos island will offer relevant activities.
When:
The Authentic Big Blue event will take place from the 17th to the 25th of September.
Why:
It is a unique opportunity to dive in the waters where an emblematic movie of the diving community was produced. An a great oppotunity to enjoy Amorgos island at maybe the best time of the year.
How:
Contact us and we will make you an unbeatable offer to suit your needs and preferences:
We offer several options varying from short weekend breaks in Amorgos and your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Amorgos and the surround area!
Moreover, we can offer you training plans, actual training in the streets and routes of Amorgos and of course we will run with you!
For more information and any further questions please call: +30 6975 524 433
Or email: info[@]www.runningreece.com
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Happy dives!
Photo by Alexandros Chadiaris
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We have also select for you the best possible ferry tickets to Syros and the Greek islands!
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The Big Blue diving plan: from €250 » BOOK NOW
The Big Blue diving plan is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Amorgos on their own. It includes
- Ferry ticket to and from the island
- participation in training and competition events between 18-24 September
event t-shirt
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- transfers to and from the hotel to the pool at Aegialis Hotel and Spa on days of scheduled training or competition
If you really want to feel the Big Ble experience, we are here to support you!
The Big Blue Experience: from €495 » BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want enjoy Amorgos and live the Big Blue experience at its fullest.
- Ferry ticket to and from the island
- Hotel accommodation for 7 nights
- participation in training and competition events between 18-24 September
event t-shirt
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- transfers to and from the hotel to the pool at Aegialis Hotel and Spa on days of scheduled training or competition
- Special RunninGreece participation pack with products of our sponsors
If you really want to feel the Big Ble experience, we are here to support you!
The Big Blue Moments: from €190 » BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want enjoy Amorgos and live the Big Blue experience at its fullest.
- Hotel accommodation for 3 nights
- participation in a single race of training dive between 18-24 September
- event t-shirt
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- transfers to and from the hotel to the pool at Aegialis Hotel and Spa on days of scheduled training or competition
- Special RunninGreece participation pack with products of our sponsors
If you really want to feel the Big Ble experience, we are here to support you!
Special Running Offer » Get a Custom Quote
Please tell us all your requirements and preferences, how many days you want to spend in Amorgos, what other places you wish to visit and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you! We can add trainings, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, pasta party, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Amorgos.
Group Running Offer » Get a Custom Quote
If you are a group of people, please tell us all your requirements, how many of you are running, what you like and what you do not like and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you and your company! We can add trainings, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, pasta party, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Amorgos.
Explore all accommodation options!
In Travel Offers we have handpicked our favorite locations, destinations, and activities to make this trip an unforgettable experience to you. However, we understand that you might want to make your own search and selection. This is why we have gathered in one place all available accommodation options from all different providers. From 5 star hotels to Airbnb small apartments you can find everything here.
Please be reminded that in all our Travel Offers event registration is either included or complimentary.
However, if you book through this service you still need to register for the event selecting our Simple Running Offer option.
Of course, you can still use our service even if you do not participate in an event or register through another service.
Either you select one of the above options or one of the Travel Offers we have prepared for you our team is here to support you. Please be reminded that we can also help you with activities, tours and more.
Whatever your choice of traveling or accommodation we are here to support you.
If you are a runner or a triathlete we can also help you with training or nutrition. Inspired by the Athens Marathon The Authentic, the first marathon ever, we have introduced the authentic Athens Marathon The Authentic collection that you can find here
Are you a runner? Be an authentic runner!
Location information
Amorgos is one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Located near Naxos and Ios, on the southern side of the Cyclades, this island amazes visitors with its natural beauty, traditional architecture and fabulous beaches. Its virgin beauty inspired the filmmaker Luc Besson to shoot scenes of the movie The Big Blue in the beach of Agia Anna. The landscape of Amorgos Island (33 km long, with a width of 1.5 km – 6km) is a mix of stunning mountains, soaring rock cliffs, cultivated mountain areas, along with scenic bays and beautiful beaches lapped by crystal clear water.
Amorgos is also known as Yperia, Patagy, or Platagy, Pagali, Psichia and Karkisia. A long human presence on the island (since 5th millenium BC) has left many monuments and settlements behind, all of them characterized by sites of spectacular beauty. The famous monastery of Hozoviotissa is one of the most unforgettable sites of the Aegean, constructed on the slopes of a rock face with spectacular views.
The island is connected with Amorgos via the port of Piraeus on the mainland and has ferry connections with the islands of Crete, Naxos, Syros, Paros, Koufonissi, Schinoussa, Donoussa and Astypalea.
The two ports on Amorgos where the ferries come in are Katapola and Aegiali (changes on even and odd days). The journey from Piraeus to one of these ports takes 7.5 hours, and the closest port to Amorgos’ Chora is Katapola.Please note the ferries arrive at 02:00 hours and depart at 06:00 hours.
What to do
A travel to Amorgos is a chance to explore an authentic Cycladic island that maintains much of its original character and pristine natural beauty.
The Authentic Big Blue official supporters FindinGreece offer a range of activities and tours that you can enjoy during your stay.
While on Amorgos you can:
- Join a guided tour and visit the best of the island
- Walk the centuries-old paths and enjoy superb views amid an unspoiled environment
- Go Scuba diving, snorkelling or relax at the Spa
- Indulge into the island’s gastronomy by taking part in a traditional cooking or pastry class
- Join local producers into their fishing and farming activities
- Take the opportunity to learn as much as you can of the local culture through Greek language or dance classes, a visit to the distillery of essential oils from local herbs, or on the back of a donkey on a fun ride
- Create your own ceramic artefact
