A.E. Neapoleos

The football team was founded in 1968. There are 18 players in the squad with an average age of 25 years. The

Chairman is Konstantinos Kasteliankis and the Manager is Antonioas Giannakakis. The home ground is the Stadio

Neapolis “Periklis Melidoniotis”, which can seat 1,000 spectators. In the 2021-22 season they were in Group 7 of

the Gamma Ethniki, which is the third highest league in Greece. They have been the Lasithi FCA Champions three

times; in 1992-3, 2017-18 and 2019-20. Matches are very often televised.

Neapolis Lasithi Philharmonic

The Municipal Philharmonic of Neapolis is a wind and percussion band. Its aim is to provide Music Education to

students of Neapolis and the wider area. After a year of successful participation in the events of the Philharmonic,

the student has the opportunity to learn to play a second musical instrument; accordion, harmonica, guitar, etc.

The courses are FREE and are covered by the Cultural Organization of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos.

Registration takes place at the beginning of each school year either in the schools or directly at the philharmonic

building every day from 4p.m. to 7p.m. In addition to providing musical education, the Philharmonic participates in

all the religious and national celebrations of the wider region as well as in organizing concerts during the Summer

season.

REPERTOIRE

The repertoire of the Neapolis Municipal Philharmonic is varied. It consists of Artistic Greek, pieces of classical

music, songs of Greek and foreign bands as well as music from the world of cinema. The Neapolis Philharmonic,

with a long history of tradition, has become an important part of the fabric of the community. The first appearance

of the Philharmonic was in 1930, at the celebration of the Virgin Mary on August 15. In the following years and to

this day the Philharmonic participates in many public events. In 1994, Nektarios Arakadakis, became the

conductor of the Philharmonic and remains to this day.

Driros Cycling Group

The group was established in 2014.

and has regular events and races throughout the year.

Lasithi AOL Competition Group

This is a group comprised of Motocross enthusiasts and was established in 1989. There is an MX track close to

Neapoli where there have team practice and other events. Take a look at their Face Book page to check out what

is happening….

Neapolis Athletic Association

(Basketball Department)

Established in 1968.

Scouts and Guides

Regular meetings throughout the year.

THON Theatrical Group of Neapolis

Established 2004.

ASOL Sports Shooting Club of Lasithi

is situated behind the kiosk at the top of the main square and

was established in 2008.

Neapolis Hiking Club

Established in 2014

Lasithi Motocross Group

Young People of Neapoli

Established in 2008.

Hunting Association of Neapoli

Established 2009.

Photography Team of Neapoli

Established 2014

Neapoli is a well-established provincial town with an active community and its own Stadium. There are many sports’ teams and clubs in the town:
Neapoli Municipal Stadium
A.E. Neapoleos The football team was founded in 1968. There are 18 players in the squad with an average age of 25 years. The Chairman is Konstantinos Kasteliankis and the Manager is Antonioas Giannakakis. The home ground is the Stadio Neapolis “Periklis Melidoniotis”, which can seat 1,000 spectators. In the 2021-22 season they were in Group 7 of the Gamma Ethniki, which is the third highest league in Greece. They have been the Lasithi FCA Champions three times; in 1992-3, 2017-18 and 2019-20. Matches are very often televised. Neapolis Lasithi Philharmonic The Municipal Philharmonic of Neapolis is a wind and percussion band. Its is to provide Music Education to students of Neapolis and the wider area. After a year of successful participation in the events of the Philharmonic, the student has the opportunity to learn to play a second musical instrument; accordion, harmonica, guitar, etc. The courses are FREE and are covered by the Cultural Organization of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos. Registration takes place at the beginning of each school year either in the schools or directly at the philharmonic building every day from 4p.m. to 7p.m. In addition to providing musical education, the Philharmonic participates in all the religious and national celebrations of the wider region as well as in organizing concerts during the Summer season. REPERTOIRE The repertoire of the Neapolis Municipal Philharmonic is varied. It consists of Artistic Greek, pieces of classical music, songs of Greek and foreign bands as well as music from the world of cinema. The Neapolis Philharmonic, with a long history of tradition, has become an important of the fabric of the community. The first appearance of the Philharmonic was in 1930, at the celebration of the Virgin Mary on August 15. In the following years and to this day the Philharmonic participates in many public events. In 1994, Nektarios Arakadakis, became the conductor of the Philharmonic and remains to this day. Driros Cycling Group The group was established in 2014. (Awaiting further information) Neapolis Athletic Association (Basketball Department) Established in 1968. Scouts and Guides Regular meetings throughout the year. THON Theatrical Group of Neapolis Established 2004. ASOL Sports Shooting Club of Lasithi The Shooting Club was established in 2008. is situated behind the kiosk at the top of the main square (Awaiting further information) Neapolis Hiking Club Established in 2014
Neapoli is a well-established provincial town with an active community and its own Stadium. There are many sports’ teams and clubs in the town:
Neapoli Stadium
Neapoli Town Band 2 Neapoli Town Band 1 Neapoli Town Band 3 Driros Cycling Team 2 Driros Cycling Team 1 A.E. Neapoli A.E. Neapoli Neapoli Basketball/Athletic Club Neapoli Basketball/Athletic Club Neapoli Guides 2 Neapoli Guides 1
Young People of Neapoli Established in 2008. Hunting Association of Neapoli Established 2009. Photography Team of Neapoli Established 2014
Neapoli Theatrical Group Neapoli Theatrical Group 2 Lasithi Motocross Group

This is a group comprised of Motocross enthusiasts and was

established in 1989. There is an MX track close to Neapoli where

there have team practice and other events. Take a look at their

Face Book page to check out what is happening….

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A lively town with many cafes, bars, taverna & shops:relax over a cool beer and watch the world go by

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