Thessaloniki, a vibrant Hellenic port city located on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea in Northern Greece, a major economic, industrial and commercial centre highlighted by a rich cultural and historical heritage with evidence of several Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman history remains, especially around the upper town of Ano Poli, and a renowned destination for festivals, events and cultural proposals is investing over €70 million to upgrade its sports infrastructure.
The city is moving forward with a program focusing on new swimming facilities and major renovations to boost the centre’s capacity to host international sporting events. These upgrades, forming part of a broader urban development plan, aim to modernize public spaces and improve access for residents, and overall functionality in northern Greece.
At the centre of the initiative is the construction of a new state - of the art swimming complex in the Municipality of Ampelokipoi - Menemeni, a municipality in the northwestern Thessaloniki Urban Area, characterized as a predominantly residential and industrial lowland area bodering Thermaikos Bay, featuring a mix of dense housing, local commerce, cuktural sites like the Karapantseio Cultural Center, and historic landmarks, including the WW1 “Zeitenlik” Allied Cemetery.
The project with a budget of É32 million, will include a 50 - metre Olympic swimming pool, a 10 - metres diving platform suitable for international competitions, and spectator stands with a capacity of more than 1.200 seats, making it one of the largest facilities of its kind in the country.
Major upgrades are also planned for the Kaftanzoglio National Stadium, a major multi - activity sports complex built in 1960 and part of the 2004 Olympic Games, where €20 million has been secured through the Ministry of Sports and the Region of Central Macedonia to support energy upgrades and modernization works. The aim is to transform the venue into a modern sports hub serving northern Greece and the wider Balkan region.
Additional improvements are already underway at other facilities across the city. Energy upgrade projects have begun at the Poseidonio swimming pool, situated at Maria Kallas, near Thessaloniki Concert Hall, with a budget of €2.2, million
Works worth €1.2 ,million are being carried out the Neapoli swimming complex, situated in the centre of Thessaloniki, a comprehensive sports facility designed for training, competitions and public use, providing a key venue for the local community and competitive teams, offering aquatic environment for athletes.
In the Municipality of Oreokastro, a dynamic residential and commercial suburb located approximately 14 km north of Thessaloniki city centre, featuring archaeological sites, scenic natural areas, and an artificial lake constructed for irrigation and environmental purposes, a new bioclimatic indoor swimming pool is planned with funding exceeding €5 million, designed to serve residents across western Thessaloniki.
In addition €7.5 million has been approved for upgrades to the Mikra sports facilities, in a comprehensive sports complex featuring multiple indoor gyms, a dedicated wresting gym, and extensive outdoor facilities including 6 tennis courts, basketball, handball, beach volleyball and a 5x5 football pitch.
A tender for the construction of the new “Mikra 4” stadium, a venue that has remained closed for more than two decades, is expected to be launched soon.
City officials say the investment will strengthen Thessaloniki’s profile as a modern destination for sports activities and international competitions, while improving everyday access to sports facilities for local communities.
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https://news.gtp.gr/2026/03/09/thessaloniki-invests-over-e70m-in-sports-infrastructure/
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