Holidays in Greece don’t have to mean a lazy beach vacation. With its mild climate and collection of rivers and mountains, there are plenty of outdoor adventures to partake in when visiting the country. From cycling in Koufonissia to rock climbing in Meteora, here are the best outdoor activities you can do in Greece.

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5 tours to do in Athens right now

What a time to be in Athens! Autumn is when all the amazing activities that have made the Greek capital one of the hottest European city break destinations

Milky way at the famous overhang location of Grande Grotta

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Outdoor Activities in Greece

Kalymnos is an international climbing destination, overwatching the island of Telendos

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3 Popular rock climbing destinations in Greece

There are rock climbing sites all around Greece, from the mountainous mainland to islands that have become internationally renowned climbing destinations.

Petrouli’s ski center is small in size but with an unsurpassable natural landscape

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8 Most popular places to snow ski in Greece

It couldn’t be further from the image of islands and beaches that most of us imagine when we think about holidays in Greece but, yes, you can snow ski in Greece – and you’ll be amazed how many ski centres there are around the country.

Aerial photo of competition sport paddle surfing or sup between 2 men in tropical waters of Vouliagmeni beach, Athens riviera, Attica, Greece

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The most popular watersports destinations in Greece

From spring to late autumn, there are beaches that are ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing as well as waterskiing to be found all around Greece

Adventure teams doing rafting on the cold waters of the Voidomatis

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Popular destinations for rafting & canyoning

It’s not the rushing water or the difficult rapids, it’s the dramatic scenery that burns the experience into your memory

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5 popular scuba diving destinations in Greece

Ideal conditions and fantastic visibility make Greece one of the most popular diving destinations in the world.

Wooden bridges criss-cross the 10km Epineas path along the densely-forested valley

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5 popular routes for trekking in Greece

If you love hiking through nature, Greece has everything you could want.

Vlacherna monastery and Pontikonisi in Corfu

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8 top things to do in Corfu

With so many unforgettable things to do in Corfu, one visit is never enough. But there are some highlights you simply can’t afford to miss

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Where to find your sea sport in Greece

Sailing to Greek islands with the sea breeze in your sails, scuba diving in the deep and waves for wind- and kite-surfing