Sports & nature

Living nature whatever the season
Central Greece offers a huge range of activities from below sea level to the peaks of imposing mountains. In the winter you can ski at Greece’s largest and best organised ski centre, at Parnassos, or at other ski centres like those at Velouhi, above Karpenissi, and at Hania, on Pelion. Livadi boasts off-road driving, horse riding, ice skating, trekking and much more. Kissavos is ideal for canyoning in the Kalypsous Gorge and its cascades. The Meteora attract rock climbers from around the world.
The old paths of Pelion through stunning scenery are excellent for hikers as are the more than 50 trails on Mt Parnassos. Hiking in the vicinity of Meteora offers incredible views. Off-roaders will enjoy the tracks around northern Pelion, around Tsagarada and Kissos.
One very special experience is crossing the Agrafa next to the river while the dirt tracks in the mountains above Nafpaktos have been called the Switzerland of Greece.
The calm waters of the Pagasitic Gulf south of Pelion are suitable for sailing and sea-canoeing, Agiokambos has good windsurfing while Lake Plastira offers dozens of activities (horseback-riding, archery, cycling, canoeing, rowing and more). For rafting you should head to the Tavropos, Evinos, Pineios and Acheloos rivers and for river trekking to the gorge of Panta Vrehei (‘It is always raining’) in Evrytania.
And don’t forget: you can always set your sights on climbing Olympos, Kissavos, Parnassos, Ghiona or Oiti.