Activities in Greece

Things to do in Greece are of great diversity, depending on the time of year for your travel and on who you are. You can really do almost anything, since the country consists of a natural environment with many faces. You may go diving in Santorini, hiking or canyoning in Crete, skiing in Central Greece and Epirus or Cultural traveling in Peleponnese and Attica.

It’s really up to you… 

Travel to Crete, Greece

Agritourism

Agritourism is a rather new way of spending your holiday in Greece. Discover the rural life in taking part in all the farming activities. Find info here

bungee jumping in Greece

Bungee jumping

Bungee Jumping in Greece has become extremely popular over the last decade. Find the famous bungee spots here

Biking

In Greece you can cycle almost anywhere in the countryside and combine an adventurous holiday with a bit of good exercise.
Find tour operators and route planners

Birding in Greece - Pelican in the air

Birdwatching

Few birdwatchers realize that Greece, a rather small European country, is the natural frontier between Europe, Asia, and Africa combining a great variety of different habitats. Discover 11 great Greek wetlands

agrotourism in Greece - lunchtime

Culinary vacations

Do you just love Greek food, and have you long wanted to get to know how to prepare some of the delicious dishes like Galaktoboureko or Moussaka? Why not combine your travel to Greece with a few days of culinary inspiration next to local Greek chefs? Find cooking workshops here

Hang gliding in Greece

Hang gliding

Hang gliding is an adventurous way to see the natural beauties of the Greek landscapes from above, moving with the air currents as your guide. Find info here

Vikos Gorge, Epirus, Greece - Photo by H. Kakarouhas

Geotravels

In Greece you will find stunning mountains, sleeping and active volcanoes, and the deepest gorge in the world. Combined with the mild Mediterranean climate and the rich Greek culture you have the ideal destination for perfect geotravels. Find the top 5 best geosites here

Hiking in Greece

Hiking & Trekking

The great diversity of the Greek landscape makes hiking one of the best activities to do in Greece. Find the top trails here

Horseback riding in Greece

Horseback riding

The most amazing experience when horse riding in Greece are the sunset riding tours by the beach or maybe on the hills. Find info here

Thermal spas in Greece - photo by Haley Phelps

Hot, thermal springs

Wherever hot water is rising miraculously from the Earth, in Greece a temple or town springs up around the aquatic wonder. Most springs have been in continuous use since prehistoric times.  Find the best thermal baths here

Kitesurfing in Kos, Greece

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing is a watersport easier to learn than windsurfing, therefore many kitesurfing centers have started operating in Greece during the last years. Find the 20 best kitesurfing clubs here

Mountain biking in Greece

Mountain biking

The Greek wild mountain terrain offers great challenge to the bike riders. There are plenty of clubs in Greece that organize mountain biking excursions. Find the most popular trails here

white-water-rafting

Rafting

Discover another side of Greece, away from the beaches and head for the mountains to experience river rafting through the wild landscapes. Find the best clubs here

canyoning

Mountaineering & Canyoning

Discover the best trails and paths in the wild Greek mountains. Reach the peak of Mount Olympus, and go canyoning through stunning gorges. Read more

Rock climbing in Kalymnos, Greece

Rock climbing

In mountainous Greece climbing is an absolute all time favorite! And there are many excellent rock-climbing spots in the Greek islands as well as on the Greek mainland. Find info here

off-roading in Greece, 4x4, land rover safari

Off roading

Off-road tours are the perfect way to explore the unknown and stunning Greek nature. Go on a 4×4 expedition

Paragliding in Greece - Photo by Charbel Aoun

Paragliding / Tandem

There are only just a few paragliding centers in Greece organizing paragliding activities and courses. Find them here

Sailing in Greece

Sailing and yachting

One of the most awesome ways to experience Greece during your holidays is from the deck of a sailboat! Find info here

Diving in Greece

Scuba diving

Do you want the experience of discovering ancient walls, sunken cities, shipwrecks, caves or reefs? Find your diving adventure here

Travel to Greece - Sea kayaking in Milos

Sea kayaking

With a coastline of more than 3000 kilometres Greece is the ultimate sea kayak destination with stunning and safe seas. From your kayak you will discover turquoise blue waters, lush, green vegetation and many hidden beaches and coves only accessible from the sea. Find the best sea kayak tours and rivers for canoeing

snowboarding in Greece - Photo by Mattias Olsson

Skiing & snowboarding

If you choose Greece for your winter holidays you will find great sporting activities waiting for you. Find the best ski resorts here

Skydiving in Greece - freefall

Skydiving

Spice up your holiday in Greece with an adrenaline shock you will never forget! Skydiving is a lifetime experience ❤ Find out where to skydive in Greece

Waterski in greece - Photo Ian Wagg

Waterskiing

Water skiing is one of the most popular water sports in Greece, and the good thing is that no special training is needed for amateurs trying the sport for fun. Find info here

Windsurfing in Greece

Windsurfing

Windsurfing is being practiced on practically any windy beach in Greece and the Greek islands. Find windsurfing clubs here