Hellenic Hang Gliding Championship in Palaia Kastania

Up in the air! Every year, Palaia Kastania hosts the Hellenic Hang Gliding Championship, one of Greece’s premier events for this exhilarating aerial sport. For two weeks, the skies above Servia fill with colourful wings as pilots from across Greece and abroad compete in spectacular flights, putting their precision, skill, and endurance to the test. Alongside the national championship and European ranking competitions, the event also includes beginner categories and introductory seminars, offering visitors the chance to learn more about the sport. The championship concludes with an awards ceremony and a lively celebration featuring music and local festivities—a fitting finale to an event dedicated to those who experience the world from above.