GENERAL INFO ON SPORTS-RECREATION FACILITIES IN ATHENS
Having assembled a well-organized athletic and urban infrastructure, Athens demonstrates that it can offer a variety of sport options for you as tourists and/or visitors to enjoy some of the most advanced and innovative installations that Attica now possesses, if they so wish.
| The majority of the sports facilities are situated in the Olympic Stadium (OAKA ) locale, in the suburb of Maroussi, and along the southern coastal areas of Athens. The whole sea side surrounding districts in Attica are full of stunning sandy and pebble beaches, where one can take advantage of the many water-sport facilities offered while, most organized beaches provide for activities such as, volleyball, tennis, basketball, as well as, waterslides, water tubes, and canoes. |
Several beaches also offer waterskiing and windsurfing lessons by qualified experts. They also provide changing rooms, umbrellas and deck chairs, playgrounds and eating areas.
If you are a sports buff you may wish to watch the professional beach volleyball games at the Schinia, Palio Faliro and Palaia Fokia beaches.
Some of the main beaches in the southern part of Athens are Glyfada, Kavouri, Varkiza, Voula and Vouliagmeni while in the rest of Attica area are Alepochori, Avlaki, Anavissos, Chalkoutsi, Kineta, Lagonisi, Legraina, Loutsa, Mati, Nea Makri, Porto Rafti, Rafina, Schinia, Sounion.
Same time it is notable that the beneficial waters of Vouliagmeni Lake are ideal for a relaxing swim. Supposedly, the lake has therapeutic values due to the minerals in the water.
| If you find going to the beach a hassle, you may prefer to go to one of the public pools or to one of the pools in Athens hotels. Visitors interested in taking scuba diving or sailing lessons can ask for information at one of the schools scattered about the coastal areas. Sailing and motor yacht charter agencies can be easily found in Piraeus and in the southern seaside districts of Attica. Mt. Parnitha, Mt. Ymittos and Mt. Penteli are bursting with infinite types of flora and fauna as well as adventurous paths and caves for exploration, making them ideal spots for hikers and trekkers. |
In the Glyfada area, golfers will be pleasantly surprised by the wonderful 18-hole, par-72 Glyfada golf course, which is surrounded by pine trees and has a view of the Saronic Islands.