Sports Holidays

 Kitesurfing 

For first-rate conditions, head to the island of Lemnos (north-eastern Aegean). Here, the northern Meltemi wind blows from May to September, strongest during July and August. The Cyclades are another good Aegean destination, with Naxos and Paros the top spots. East of the Cyclades is the island of Rhodes, where dedicated kite-surf beaches ensure that the waters are kept clear for one purpose only.
If staying in Athens you can try the following spots : Loutsa, Sxoinias, P.Falhro

Sites
http://www.kitesurf.gr/
http://www.kitesurfing.gr/


 Mountain Biking

From hair-raising off-road descents to meandering paths through cobblestone villages, Greece offers a massive diversity of terrains, with the Cyclades a particularly good biking destination. For rugged countryside and stony hillsides, try Lefkada Island (Ionian coast), or the countryside trails around Porto Heli (Peloponnese peninsula). In summer, the cooler mornings and evenings bring the most comfortable conditions for cycling.






 Multi-Activity

 Amorgos Island (Cyclades) is a particularly good option if you’re looking to pack in a wide variety of activities. One of the more mountainous islands, superb hiking and rock climbing are on offer, as well as crystal clear waters and a good measure of traditional Greek food and music. Lesvos (east Aegean) is another good choice, guaranteed to reveal the culture of traditional Greece as well as provide for top-notch watersports. Mornings are good times to water-ski, mountain bike and play tennis, whereas the afternoons are best for wind-related sports.

 Scuba Diving

Spectacularly clear waters and abundant marine life make diving a popular pastime throughout the Grecian seas. In June the seas warm to around 23C, with visibility of 30 metres or more. Popular diving destinations in the Aegean Sea include the islands of Amorgos and Lemnos, as well as Halkidiki on the mainland. Expect to see bulgy eyed blennies and striking scorpion fish. In the Ionian Sea, limestone reefs and caverns are home to turtles, dolphins and barracuda; try Lefkas Island, or on the Peloponnese peninsula, head to Syros and Porto Heli. 


Sites
Scuba in Crete

Trekking

The stunning trails of the Cyclades reveal spectacular views of the sea; the ancient trails on Amorgos Island wind through knife-edge topography, whitewashed mountain villages and carpets of wild flowers. For long-distance trekking, try the Ionian island of Corfu. From the island’s southern tip to the mountainous north, the Corfu Trail passes 125 miles through the less-visited interior, taking in ancient monasteries and 1000-metre peaks. On the island of Crete, trekking through the Samaria Gorge is a must, but be warned that the day-long hike can be strenuous during the summer heat-wave. For big mountains, venture inland to the White Mountains or the Idi range, home to Crete’s highest peak, Mount Ida (2,456m).

Sites
http://www.trekking.gr/en/

Windsurfing 


Windsurf became popular in Greece since the victory of Nikos Kaklamanakis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Greece is a paradisiacal country for Windsurf. It offers perfect wind conditions especially during the warm and sunny summer season.
The PBA, the world association of professional windsurfers, organises every year since 1993 the World Championship in the Greek islands and more especially on the island of Paros in the Cyclades. The competition takes place every summer on the New Golden Beach and attracts all the greatest champions.

The wind conditions in Greece are perfect for the practice of windsurf. Greece has two Seas: The Aegean and the Ionian. The best area to practice windsurf is in the Aegean for the reason that all the islands ate blew by a summer wind coming from the North, the Meltemi. The Meltemi blows the sea of the Aegean from May to September and its force is particularly strong during the months of July and August. The intensity of the Meltemi is not the same on every region of the Aegean. Some regions have much more wind and are a benediction for windsurfers. One of the biggest intensities can be found in the Cycladic islands of Naxos and Paros and those areas attract thousands of windsurfers every year.

 The Ionian Sea winds which blow during the summer months are called Maistros and are coming from the North West. They are less strong than the Meltemi but in some areas like the famous island of Lefkada, a thermal wind also offers perfect conditions for windsurfing and attracts thousands of windsurfers every year.

 Windsurf destinations


Aegean Sea: Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Rhodes, Karpathos, Crete
 Ionian Sea: Lefkada

 HELLENIC WINDSURFING ASSOCIATION
4 FILELLINON STREET ATHENS 105 53 GREECE
TEL: 210.323.3696, 210. 325.5000

Sites
http://windsurfing.gr/
Naxos Mikri Vigla club
Naxos Plaka club
Paros Sunwind club
Paros Fanatic Fun Center
Mykonos Windsurfing Club