One of the most important international beach volleyball events in the world, Nations Cupcomes for the first time in Tui Magic Life Candia Maris of Metaxa Hospitality Groupin Crete, from the 16 to 18 May 2025.
In order to highlight Crete as a global sports and tourist destination, this top sporting event takes place Under the auspices of the European Volleyball Federation (CEV) and the corresponding Hellenic (EOP) with co -organize her Region of Cretehis Municipality of Malevizi and his Metaxa Hospitality Group.
The Nations Cup It promotes the team spirit, as athletes and athletes do not compete as individual couples, as they are usually in classic tournaments, but represent their national teams. Each country participates with two pairs, who compete in a Innovative racing systemwhere the collective effort and strategy determine the winner.
In the top sporting event promoting the development of the sport this year athletes and athletes will participate this year six countries. In the class of men, the National teams of the Netherlands, Hungary, Luxembourg and Greece, while women will represent the groups of Poland, Estonia and Greece. The event enhances competitiveness worldwide and promotes the talent of athletes overcoming the border, bringing the audience closer to strong sports.
Athletic Tourism in Crete by Metaxa Hospitality Group
The Group’s 5 -star hotel, Tui Magic Life Candia Mariswhich will host the Nations Cup next month, has state -of -the -art facilities and infrastructure of international specifications, and is located in an excellent seaside location in the Ammoudara area, just 5 kilometers from the center of Heraklion.
With the co -organization and hospitality of the Nations Cup, the Metaxa Hospitality Groupcompleting this year 50 years of uninterrupted operation, confirms the commitment of in promoting great sports events of international scope And it helps to highlight Crete to a high level destination for athletes and visitors from around the world.
It is indicative that the leading Greek hotel group has undertaken the organization of two other major Volleyball World Tournaments this year in Crete. It is a one international event promising to bring to Greece athletes world -renowned and the Marathonwhich will be one of the most exciting events of the year. Both tournaments will be hosted in November 2025 at the Tui Magic Life Candia Maris of Metaxa Hospitality Group, offering excellent opportunities for sports and tourism in one of the most beautiful seaside areas of northern Crete.
Multiple benefits at local and national level
The organization of the Nations Cup in Crete is expected to have significant benefits for both the local community and the country as a whole.
Attending athletes, coaches and fans from around the world will enhance tourist traffic, Expanding the duration of the tourist season on the island. At the same time, the tournament will create increased demand in areas such as hospitality, focus and transportation, providing impetus to local entrepreneurship.
At national level, hosting such an important event will highlight Greece as International Athletic Tourism Centerreinforcing the country’s image as a destination for high standards and encouraging the organization of more international sporting events in the future.
THE Crete Regional Governor, Mr. Stavros Arnaoutakis He said: “The Region of Crete supports the organization of the European Beach Volley Nations Cup 2025 tournament, a great sporting event that enriches the international events that have been hosted on our island in recent years. We warmly congratulate the Metaxa Hospitality Group for taking over this important event and the Hellenic Volleyball Federation for their cooperation in the preparation of the tournament. The Beach Volley Nations Cup promotes Crete as a top sports tourism destination and enhances the international image of our island. ”
THE Mayor of Malevizi, Mr. Menelaos Bokeas He said: “With great pleasure and honor we participate as co -organizers in the” Beach Volleyball Nations Cup “, which will take place 16 to 18 May 2025 at the premises of the” Tui Magic Life Candia Maris “hotel in Amoudara Gaziou, Malevizi. We support such pioneering, visionary initiatives that upgrade the tourist product of our country and make it a destination of the world athletic community. Many congratulations to the “Metaxa Hospitality Group” organization and its people for this really great initiative. This first international volleyball tournament organized in our area is the harbinger for the next brilliant events that will follow and where we will stand up. The prospects are very encouraging not only for our country but also for all of Crete. Sport unites. It expresses and creates communities of people who are overwhelmed by higher ideals and values. When tourism of experiences and especially sports tourism brings people from different countries and cultures, and all this effort is transmitted to the daily lives of our country and its people, something is great, something beautiful and unique comes to establish and grow. With this event, with all the synergies it requires, with all these interactions it provokes with all the creativity it generates, we give all participants the stigma and sign the future. Success is more than certain. ”
THE Chairman her Hellenic Federation of Volleyball FederationMr. George Karabetsos He emphasized: “In the first post -Olympic season after the Olympic Games in Paris, Greece is back in the Beach Volley area with dozens of domestic and international high -level events according to the high standards of the World Federation. The 2025 calendar begins with Heraklion, Crete, which has played a leading role in the top sand events in recent years. The Nations Cup, which is the first event for our national teams to be in the qualifying process for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, is the ideal start to the events we have planned as a federation for the 2025th season. Crete Stavros Arnaoutakis for his valuable contribution, Metaxa Hospitality Group for his contribution, as well as all supporters and involved in this event. I wish you all the best organizational and racing, especially in the national teams, and I am sure they will be able to distinguish themselves, deserving our country on the Beach Volley international scene. ”
THE Chief executive of Metaxa Hospitality GroupMr. Andreas Metaxas He said: “In a landmark year, as in 2025 the Metaxas Hospitality Group complements half a century of life, we are very proud to be co-organizing such an important sporting event, the Nations Cup, which is back in Crete this year. With the hospitality of the three international tournaments on the island in less than six months, Crete emerges as a top sports tourism destination, attracting athletes and spectators from around the world. The conduct of these events confirms our commitment to the development of sport and the strengthening of the local community and the economy, placing Crete at the center of the international sports map. ”
Returning a World Beach Volleyball Championship in Greece would not be possible without the contribution of technical manager Vangelis Polymeropoulos Through the leading company Sports Marketing and Events in Greece, its ACTIVEMEDIA GROUP.
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