Simple beach holidays or do you want more?

When you are planning holidays in Greece, you may just be dreaming about long and lazy days on the beach, swimming in the sea, lunches in little beach tavernas, strolling through picturesque whitewashed villages, drinking ouzo and playing backgammon while watching the sunset, dinners under the stars, endless relaxing... It may not sound very original, but for many people it is just what they need.

It is a pity however, to consider Greece only as a beach holiday destination. There are so many things to do that few people know about. Thanks to its excellent weather conditions and the diversity of its landscape, Greece is paradise for outdoor activities. Mountain trekking, rafting, horse-riding, scuba diving, canoeing, and even alpine skiing may not be what Greece is known for, but it is all possible, and often under the best of circumstances.

Active holidays in Greece are not only for the sports types though. There is a lot more you can do without having to work the muscles all that much. There are places where you can take art courses (painting, photography, pottery, ceramics...); you can learn about Greek customs and culture; or you can participate in cooking courses and wine tasting. You can also choose for an alternative holiday experience, by staying in guesthouses where you can participate in eco- or agro-touristic activities. And if even that sounds like too much activity, let someone else do the work for you and simply indulge in a little spa treatment.

Have a look at our activities pages and find information on some of the best places in Greece for hiking, painting, Greek cooking, mountain trekking, art courses, rafting, bird watching, spa treatments, canyoning, shiatsu, photography, Greek dance, scuba diving, horse-riding, wine making, pottery, canoeing, Greek music, yoga, kayaking, ceramics, sailing, and more...!