Sports & Activities

Crete haw ideal weather conditions for sports and activities. Also there are variety of outdoor sport facilitiew like tennis courts, soccer stadium, water-sports stations, golf courses etc.

Every year, navy clubs organize open-sea sailing races such as J24, Regatta and Laser. Moreover, modern basketball and soccer courts host international matches. Associations of martial arts host world class events. Athletics, marathon and trail running are also very common.

Apart from common sports, for which facilities are available all over the island, there are less known sports to practice. Paintball is very popular in major cities. Similarly, there are shooting, archery and fencing clubs. Towns and some hotels house bowling centers that organize national and international tournaments. There are also many tracks for kart and unmanned vehicles. A 9-hole golf course operates in Elounda, while the 18-hole course at Hersonissos is soon expected to re-operate.

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Best Seasons:All Year
Popular Location:All Cretan Regions

Sports & Activities

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