Loutraki, Attica, Peloponnese, Central Greece, Greece2026-06-25 to 2026-06-28
About This Event
A WRC round on Greece's punishing gravel roads since 1951 — rough, rocky mountain stages across Attica, Peloponnese and Central Greece that earned the nickname "Rally of the Gods". The 2026 edition includes a maritime transfer from the Port of Corinth to Itea, with the ship doubling as overnight parc fermé between stages.
What to Expect
Eighth round of the championship featuring 18 stages
Opening super special stage at Ellinikon Sports Park with side-by-side racing format
Free public access to Athens opening spectacle
18 stages traversing Peloponnese mountains and Corinthian Isthmus gravel
Historic Arcadia stage returns after four decades alongside Parnassos, Menalo, Kefalari tests
Best Way to Experience It
Loutraki stages shift from loose marbles to exposed bedrock between passes
Most stages accessible by car with designated parking near viewing zones
Good to Know
Service park located at Hellenic Army Engineering School beside the sea
Loutraki sits 150 kilometers southwest of Athens
Crews transferred by ferry from Corinth to Itea with ship acting as parc fermé
June heat typical for coastal Corinth region
Rally headquarters at Club Hotel Casino Loutraki, 900 meters from service park
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value historic venues — 75th edition since 1951, founding round of 1973 inaugural WRC calendar, "Rally of the Gods" returns to Loutraki after five Lamia-based years.
Best fit if you enjoy challenging conditions — rough rocky mountain gravel across three Greek regions, 50°C cockpit temperatures during June heat, 320+ km stages testing driver endurance, known as toughest European rally.
Best fit if you like multi-day competitions — Thursday Athens super special through Sunday finale, unique Superfast Ferries ship transfer from Port of Corinth to Itea with vessel serving as overnight parc fermé.
Not ideal if you prefer accessible spectator viewing — mountain stages spread across Attica, Peloponnese, Central Greece require navigating remote gravel roads, no grandstands at most stage locations, viewing involves hiking to vantage points.
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