44 years ago, in July 1971, a local group, motivated by their love for the sea, attempted something that was considered a madness, to swim across the Toroneos Gulf from Nikiti Sithonia to Kassandra.
International Swimming Crossing of Toroneos Gulf – Programme
15/7/2015
20:00 – Traditional feast in the old city of Nikiti
16/7/2015
20:00 – Local folk dancing group
17/7/2015
11:00 – 14th, 1500m race
13:00 – 14th, 1500 m awards
21:30 – Presentation of this year’s swim crossing of Toroneos participants
18/7/2015
05:30 – Departure of the athletes from Nikiti to Kallithea, Kassandra
08:00 – Departure from Kallithea ( Race )
13:30 – 21:30 – Finish, Awards
20:00 – Closing ceremony
Organized by : Cultural Youth Association of Nikiti “Sithon”