Greece’s rare topogeography includes numerous high altitude mountains, evergreen plains, impressive gorges, wild rivers, amazing beaches, plateaus and about 2.500 islands; not to mention ancient monuments, old churches, archeological sites, as well other places of special historical and cultural importance and interest.
So, it’s only natural that alternative, adventure, sports, cultural, religious, wine, agricultural and conferences tourism is extremely popular, not just among Greeks, but mainly among international visitors.
The stunning nature of this country is what makes it one of the most visited destinations in the world, especially during the spring and summer. This is when most sports aficionados choose to organize their adventure holidays in Greece. Trekking, river kayak, rafting, monorafting, mountain biking, windsurf, horseback riding, rock climbing, rapelling, paragliding are among the trendiest sports.
The trendiest places for river kayaking, rafting and monorafting are Peloponnesus (rivers Lousios and Alfeios), Evritania (rivers Acheloos, Tavropos and Trikeriotis), Kissavos (Pinios River), Zagorohoria (Voidomatis River), Mountainous Nafpaktia (Evinos River) and Xanthi (Nestos River). Best time for kayaking and rafting is between May and October. Participants need to be in excellent physical condition and of course have the necessary equipment.
Among the ideal places for rock climbing, rapelling and paragliding are the mountains of Olympos, Giona, Meteora, Vardousia and Falakro.
These sports can be exercised throughout the year, depending on the weather conditions, and require a good physical condition, as well as the necessary equipment, such as ropes, belts, helmets etc. Visitors, who are not familiar with the specific topogeography of Greece, should definitely be guided by an experienced professional.
Trekking in Greece
Trekking has been very popular in the last years, especially since it can be exercised by people of all ages, provided that they are in good health. Trekking is actually hiking through trails and mountainous paths, with the help of professional guides. There are obviously numerous places in Greece that people can trek. The most popular ones are the following: Evritania (Agrafa, Helidona, Kalliakouda), Kastoria (Falls), Peloponnesus (Lousios Gorge, Taygetos and Helmos Mountains), Crete (Samaria Gorge, Lefka Ori, Psiloritis and Lasithiotika Mountains), Zagorohoria (Vikos Gorge, Voidomatis River, Gamila Mountain and Drakolimni), Mount Olympus, Grevena (Valia Kalda, Orliakas, Flegga Lakes), Helmos Mountain, Kalavryta (Vouraikos Gorge), Mountainous Pella (Kaymakçalan, Gena Pinnovo), Xanthi (Livaditis Falls, Nestos Straights, Koula and Giftokastro) and Drama (Falakro Mountain, Paranestio and the forests of Fraktos and Elatia). There is no special necessary equipment for trekking, but participants do need a good pair of shoes, comfortable clothes, raincoat, hat, sunglasses, light snacks and a thermos.
Mountain biking is popular among Greeks and international visitors and it can take place throughout the year in forest areas, usually with 28 speed bikes, and always with an experienced guide. The most preferred locations in Greece are: Thessaly (Meteora, Plastira Lake), Peloponnesus (Lousios Valley and Helmos Mountain), Nafpaktia (Evinos River), Grevena (Aoos Lake), Corfu (all around the island), Mountainous Pella (Black Forest and Gavaliotissa) and Xanthi (Livaditis Plateau and Nestohoria). Participants should bear athletic shoes, a hat, gloves, raincoat, a small back pack and a thermos.
Over the last few years, many specialized agencies have been organizing this kind of sporting and adventure events that can sometimes last for few days. The atmosphere is always excellent and very friendly, because everybody has something in common to talk about, even though they might come from a completely different background.
Greece’s natural beauty and diversity are ideal for adventure excursions and holidays throughout the year. Just make sure you find a good agency with experienced professionals, who will guide, protect and teach you the secrets of every sport and the places you are visiting. The topogeography of Greece can be rather tricky and dangerous for the people who are not familiar with it, so make sure you stick to your guides and always walk around accompanied. Other than that, just relax and enjoy!
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