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| Sports & Leisure < Athens & Attica |
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Further information can be given from the following athletic facilities in the Attica area:
Ethnikos Sports Club:
6, Vasilissis Olgas Ave., 10557, Athens, tel: (+30) 210 9231039, 210 9242149
Panellinios Sports Club:
2, Evelpidon Str. 11362, Athens,
tel: (+30) 210 8233720, 210 8215601
Agios Kosmas Athletic Center:
Hellenicon, tel: (+30) 210 9811040
Glyfada Golf Club:
Terma Pronois, 16675, Glyfada,
tel: (+30) 210 8946820, 210 8946875, fax: (+30) 210 8943721,
e-mail: info@athens-golf.com,
 www.athens-golf.com
Mt. Parnassos Skiing Center:
tel: (+30) 22340 22689, 22340 22693
Hellenic Sailing Federation:
15 A, Xenofondos Str., Athens,
tel: (+30) 210 3235560, www.eio.gr
Hellenic Windsurfing Association:
7, Filellinon Str., Athens,
tel: (+30) 210 3230068
Hellenic Federation of Underwater Activities:
Ag. Kosmas Athletic Center, Hellenicon, tel: (+30) 210 9819961 |
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Athens is the birthplace of athletic spirit and of the concept of noble rivalry. The Olympic Games, an establishment cherished by all humanity, were originated in Greece. The first modern Olympics were held in the glorious city of Athens. One of the most significant Olympic track and field events took its name from the historical city of Marathon and the run of Phidippides from Marathon to Athens. It is therefore obvious that Athens is directly connected to this great athletic institution. The 2004 Olympic Games finally returned to Athens, making Greeks all over the globe proud and delighted.
The city busily prepared for this important occasion by enhancing the existing athletic facilities and building new sporting venues, determined to restore its reputation as a country with deeply rooted athletic values. Having assembled a well-organized athletic and urban infrastructure, Athens demonstrated that the city could host the finest Olympic Games in history. This was achieved by organizing the Games in a modern framework while maintaining the Olympic history and tradition.
The majority of the sports facilities are situated in the Olympic Stadium locale, in the suburb of Maroussi, and in the southern coastal areas of Athens. Visitors can enjoy some of the most advanced and innovative athletic installations that Attica now possesses.
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Athens and the surrounding districts in Attica are full of stunning sandy and pebble beaches, where visitors can take advantage of the many water-sport facilities offered. 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 Attica area are Alepochori, Alimos, Avlaki, Anavissos, Chalkoutsi, Glyfada, Kavouri, Kineta, Lagonisi, Legraina, Loutsa, Mati, Megara, Nea Makri, Oropos, Porto Rafti, Rafina, Schinia, Sounion, Varkiza, Voula and Vouliagmeni.
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.
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Beaches:
Alimos: tel: (+30) 210 9827064
Voula: beach A tel: (+30) 210 8953248, beach B tel: (+30) 210 8959569
Vouliagmeni: tel: (+30) 210 8960906
Varkiza: tel: (+30) 210 8972102
Avlaki: tel: (+30) 22990 72826
For more information about sports and leisure facilities, call EOT (the Greek National Tourism Organization) or visit their site for a detailed list of sports organizations, centers and schools and beaches.
EOT (the Greek National Tourism Organization):
tel: (+30) 210 8707000, 210 8707181,
e-mail: info@gnto.gr, www.gnto.gr
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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. For winter sports, skiers and snowboarders can head to Mt. Parnassos in Delphi, just a 2 hour drive from Athens. The first rate ski slopes are perfect for either beginners or professional skiers, while equipment can be rented from the many shops found along the way to the ski resort.
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.
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ATHENS HOTELS GUIDE
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United Online S.A., 61-63 Protopapadaki St., 11147, Galatsi, Athens, Greece
Tel. (+30) 210 2139810, Fax: (+30) 210 2134822 - E-mail:
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