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Athens Water sports
Athens, Greece Information about water sports

Water Skiing

Water skiing is now one of the most popular modern water sports and no special training is needed when done by amateurs for fun. All over Greece there are private schools, which operate at organized beaches or at the facilities of big hotels.

Sailing

Sailing is a sport irrevocably connected with the Greek people throughout the country's long history and centuries of nautical tradition. Today, it is one of the most popular sports and thousands of Greeks practice it systematically (in competitions or as a simple sport) using all types of sailing boats.

Fishing

Qualified personnel and trained horses will reveal the first basic secrets of riding to you, while observing all safety rules. You will also have the opportunity to make trips on horseback lasting a few hours along natural paths and gorgeous mountain ranges.

Athens Diving
Athens, Greece scuba diving

The particularly clean Greek seas and the huge wealth of the deep are a pole of attraction for those wishing to enjoy the magic of underwater exploration. Diving using a only mask is allowed everywhere, but diving with the use of oxygen bottles is forbidden in areas with underwater antiquities.
 
Scores of diving schools operate in Greece under special license of the Greek Ministry of Culture. All scuba divers are obliged to comply with and adhere to the regulations and restrictions of L. 5351/32 on antiquities. Underwater activities with diving equipment are allowed from sunrise to sunset.

Athens Windsurfing
Athens, Greece Information about windsurfing

Windsurfing is an exciting sport for  everybody, irrespective of age and sex. No special body strength is needed, at least in the beginning, the most important part being played by correct technique.

As the weather conditions in Greece are ideal (mild climate, appropriate strength of the winds etc), the popularity of the sport has increased spectacularly and more and more Greek people practice it systematically. Indeed, in recent years European and World competitions (tournaments), some of which rank among the most important international events, are held in various parts of the country during the summer. At most of the country's organized beaches you have the opportunity to windsurf or attend lessons given by specialized instructors.

Athens Cycling
Athens, Greece Information's about cycling

Cycling is not very popular in Athens, Greece. Only a few Greeks use bicycle to move around town, but it is possible to hire a bicycle from every motorbike and car hiring centre.

The best place to go, for well trained cyclist, is on the Mt. Hymitos hill, quite close to the Athens town centre to enjoy a nice, quite and non polluted ride.

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