The second day opens the field programme with a focus on mountain biking, traditional games, school engagement, and community-based activities. It combines sport, education, intergenerational participation, and experiential tourism.
It also includes a forum on sustainable mountain tourism development, cultural exchange activities in care homes, and a family-oriented astronomy experience at the Troodos Observatory.
Participating community members and partners include:
University of Thessaly • Trikala Cycling Club • Oriel A.P.S
Key Activities
Forum on sustainable mountain tourism development (community resilience, rural development, outdoor activities, and the role of major events in revitalising mountain regions)
Mountain biking in the Troodos range (cross-country race and eliminator format with timed laps and elimination rounds)
Inter-school activity “Traditional Games” (Omodos School)
Inter-school activity “Healthy Nutrition and Exercise” (Apeitio Gymnasium, Agros)
Participatory workshop on sustainable mountain tourism development (supported by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Kalopanayiotis)
Educational activity: Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe (Troodos Geopark Information Centre – Amiantos Mine)
Traditional dances at the Elderly and Disabled Care Home in Phoini
Family activity “Stargazing and Orientation” at Troodos Observatory
Participation Information
Detailed information on venues, activity schedules, registration requirements, meeting points, equipment, accessibility, and participation guidelines will be published as the programme is finalised.