Sports and leisure activities Greece

Budget & Tips

Greeks like to take care of their body appearance and in this way they practice many sports. So it will be easy for you to find a place where you can combine physical activity and tourism. You can practice many outdoor activities such as swimming and hiking for free. For diving, cycling, canoeing, unless you come equipped, you will have to rent equipment on site. Going to the beach is also a national sport, for swimming, sunbathing, picnicking.

What's very local

The dance is practiced by all during major national celebrations. Join in and learn a few steps!

During the night of the full moon in August, the entrance to the monuments of Athens is free and moonlight shows are offered. A magical atmosphere!

Your documents please

Greece is home to many famous diving sites. If you want to try diving beforehand, you will have to provide a certificate of aptitude for this sport.

To be booked

For diving or kitesurfing courses, you will have to book in advance, especially in the tourist areas.

Main events

All religious holidays are the occasion for festivities and gatherings, especially Easter and St. George's Day, April 23, in honor of the patron saint of the country and of shepherds

In mid-November, during the International Film Festival of Thessaloniki, nearly 150 films are screened over 10 days in several locations. The festival focuses on independent filmmakers

March 25 is Independence Day. The Greeks commemorate the anniversary of the beginning of the War of Independence with parades and dances. It was on March 25 that the insurgents raised the Greek flag at the Agias Lavras monastery in the Peloponnese.