Greece

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Greece with its mild climate provides ideal conditions for outdoor activities and sports. Approximately all houses in Greece contain swimming pools that give a perfect opportunity for all families to keep their health in the excellent form.

Golf also gains in its popularity in Greece, convenient golf courses are developed all over the country.

Sailing is one of the most popular sports in Greece. The coastline of Greece is about 15000 km and approximately 220 islands form the territory of Greece. Some of these islands are not far away from such historical places as Athens or Attica and this fact helps them to become a famous sailing destination.

Fishing is very popular kind of activity in Greece. There are a plenty of opportunities for fishing from the boat or shore, for spear fishing in the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. There you can catch such fish as octopus, tuna, comber, mullet,  bream.

          Greece includes different ski resorts in its central, northen parts and in the Peloponnese. It’s worth to know that about 75 percents of Greek territory is covered with mountains. So this mountainous country includes 1000 mountain peaks of more than 2000 m.

          Greece is the motherland of the Olympic Games, its climate and geographical peculiarities are perfect for organizing different events, sport games and developing sport tourism. Every year the country becomes the organizer of the interesting sport or athletic events. The year of 2004 was remarkable for Greece as it organized Olympic Games in Athens. The organization of all these sport events contributes greatly to building and reconstruction of modern sport stadiums, training centres, provides investment of all sport facilities. That’s why nowadays all visitors of Greece are able to exercise in their favourite kinds of sport: tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, volleyball and, of course, surfboards and sailing.

Walking and Trekking

Greece with its beautiful sceneries and mild climate is a perfect place for those who are fond of trekking. Greece hides marvelous mountain sceneries, authentic villages with donkey and mule paths, that are worth to be seen at least once in your life.

Skiing

One of the main ski centers of Greece is considered to be the ski centre of Parnassos. It is located on the altitude between 1,600 and 2300 metres and comprises a few pull up and over-ground lifts that cater tourists for more than 20 ski runs.The ski centre of Parnassos comprises a heliport, a parking lot, a bar, a cafeteria, a restaurant, convenient Baby Sitting facilities with experienced baby-sitters. This centeralso offers equipment stores, snowboarding or ski schools with proficient trainers.

          Boating and Sailing in Greece

          If you want to investigate all beautiful islands of Greece, yacht journey will be the best way for you. While sailing you can explore different archaeological places, beautiful harbours and taste delicious seafood or the ouzo.

          If you want to sail in order to receive pleasure the Greek islands will satisfy you greatly. Greece comprises 2000 islands, where 169 of them are inhabited. Each island possesses its own charm and beauty worth to be seen. Most of the bays can be accessed only with the help of the boat. A journey in the Greek seas on the chartered or owned boat will receive an unforgettable experience.

          Greece is washed be the Aegean Sea which is known as one of the best cruising and sailing areas in Europe. One of the most marvelous and charming islands in the Aegean Sea is considered to be Kos Island. Kos Island is the part of Dodecanese Islands in the Aegean Sea. In 1999 municipality of Kos invested about 8 million Euros with the aim of building the most perfect marina in the region and two years later Kos Marina appeared. Nowadays Kos Marina offers a range of different services to all yachts.

Hike like Zeus

Greece starts its history 5000 years ago and that’s why each footpath of this country is associated with some legends or historical events. Trekking is the perfect way to get to know some interesting and fascinating events of this country. Due to trekking you’ll evaluate the beauty of steep hills and mountains, the exotic of olive trees, calmness of local villages and hospitality of locals. If you visit such island as Naxos, you’ll be faced with the trails of real antiquity. One of the legendary treks begins in such town as Filothei nearby the mount Zeus, which belongs to the Cyclades archipelago. Then you can hike towards Danakos, pass the Byzantine church and at least taste a perfect Mythos pilsner in such place as Apiranthos.

Diving

Due to the crystal waters nearby Greek Islands you may be engaged in such activity as scuba diving. Due to diving you can explore ancient shipwrecks, look after bright marine life, volcanoes, canyons. To keep all unforgettable impressions in your mind you can become an underwater photographer.