[3] Malta was scheduled for 2009 in the rotation, but were selected to host the games early in 2003.

[4] The organizing committee estimates the cost at 1.5 million euros for all events.

A world premiere composed by David Foster was performed by tenor Mario Frangoulis on Monday 1 June 2009.

The southern city of Limassol hosted Beach Volleyball, Gymnastics, Sailing and Swimming, whilst the Mountain Bike events were held at the National Park of Machairas at an average altitude of 700m.

Live transmission through Hellas Sat of many events was covered in High Definition.