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Alternative Holidays in Greece
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Summer alternative activities in Greece
07-10-2012 16:05Summer holidays in Greece is almost identical to spend your time on the beach and enjoy the sea and hot sun and there are thousands of reasons to make you believe so. For those travelers you wish to scratch upon the surface of their destination, Greece can be miraculously rich in offering different kind of experiences.Scuba-diving
Scuba-diving is very popular in the islands and there are numerous dive schools where you can enjoy the experience as independent scuba-diving is strictly forbidden in order to guard against the pilfering of underwater antiquities. For those who wish to go solo snorkeling is permitted and can be enjoyed practically anywhere.Hiking
The natural beauty of the Greek mountains is thrilling and hiking is the best way to enjoy nature. There are well-maintained trails in the mountainous part of Pindos mountain range, an extensive network of stone built trails connecting the villages on Mount Pelion and hiking trails on almost every mountain. Apart from the mountain trails, for those of you who wish to visit Crete, there are trails crossing gorges, like the famous Gorge of Samaria. Hiking can also be enjoyed in the islands as well, but in the summer can be very hot to walk under the sun for too long.Mountain Biking
Greece is blessed with some spectacular trail rides that cross the mountains. Notable areas are the Peloponnesian Mountains, Mount Olympus, Pindus Mountains, and Crete’s Mountains. You can join organized tours or explore it on your own.Bird watching
The mainland of Greece is the least known part to the foreigner tourists and can offer a different aspect of what you have seen till now. The ecosystems found around wetlands and lakes are home to rare species of birds. Enjoy being part of their home and observe them with respect.
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