Greece is renowned as a brilliant beach destination for the most dedicated sun worshippers and perfect for ultimate relaxation. The activities you enjoy on your holiday don’t have to stop at the beach though. There is plenty on offer all over mainland Greece and on the Greek Islands. This will allow you to pick up the pace and embark on a bit of adventure during your time here.
Paragliding
Spread your wings and fly by going Paragliding in Thessaloniki. Well maybe not literally fly, but as close as you can possibly get without the use of engine. First time or inexperienced paragliders don’t have to go it alone; you can embark on a tandem flight. Launching from a wind facing slope, you and the pilot will be attached to a harness hanging below the parafoil. Escape the buzz of life on the ground and enjoy the stunning bird’s eye view of the landscape below.
4×4 Driving
Why not test your skills behind the wheel with a 4×4 driving course in Athens. Delve deep into Greece and get off the beaten tourist track to see untouched areas of this fascinating country. Journey over 2000 metre high mountain passes, bump along windy roads and splash through gushing rivers whilst you travel past gorgeous landscapes on a thrilling exploration of lesser seen Greece.
Bungee Jumping
If you fancy something a bit more exhilarating and want to get your heart well and truly pumping, Faliraki in Rhodes is the place to go. Not only is this the party capital of Greece, it’s also where you can brave bungee jumping. See the world from an upside down perspective as you step from the edge with a thick elastic cord strapped to your ankles that will allow you to boing up and down whilst you enjoy an experience of a lifetime. Try to keep hold of your camera!
Rock Climbing
Kick start an active adventure by going rock climbing in Kalymnos, which is said to have the largest concentration of rock climbing terrain and routes anywhere in the world. Whilst this may or may not be true, it is safe to say you won’t struggle to find rock faces to climb here; there are plenty. Head to the north of Kalymnos near the villages of Skalia and Arginonta and book a course so you are provided with an introduction and all of the required equipment.
Mountain Biking
For fans of cycling and mountain biking, Greece is the perfect place. With tours and trips to choose from and miles of tracks that you can tackle yourself, you’ll be sure to find something to suit. Even if you’ve never tried mountain biking before you will find that the tracks suit a variety of abilities so you can still have a great time without tiring yourself out too much. Vassiliki on the island of Lefkada is especially popular thanks to the surrounding mountains which provide excellent downhill terrain. Porto Heli and Piraeus are equally popular areas to test your peddle power!
Rest assured that this is just a selection of available activities here, so consider spicing up your trip to Greece. Have you ever been? What did you get up to on your trip here? Add your suggestions and experiences in the comments.
