But that is not all, as there are many picturesque fishing villages all along the peninsula that offer amazing traditional dishes, such as fresh fish and the well-known Greek hospitality. Chalkidiki provides with a rich variety of maritime activities to locals and visitors. Sailing is a great opportunity to visit places that can not be reached by car and discover remote coasts. Sailing tours can be launched by the Porto Carras Marina and going through the two main ”legs” of the Chalkidiki peninsula.
So, charter a sailing or a motor yacht and immerse yourself in the stunning view of the sun reflecting upon the sea, while you tour the Cassandra’s and Sithonia’s peninsulas of Chalkidiki. The winds are generally mild and the weather is great, especially from May until late September. The average water temperature is 16°C/61°F in spring months and 24°C/75°F in summer months. In addition, you are able to sail with your family, friends, colleagues or even alone and get involved as much as you like.
Note that, the area hosts several options of training schools and companies providing with lessons for novice sailors. Also, some schools offer the opportunity for people with disabilities to enjoy a sailing ride. Last but not least, it is a unique and thrilling experience, as you can also combine diving, snorkeling, swimming and game fishing.
Lossie East Beach is close to Moray Firth and just 112 km / 69 mi away from Aberdeen. The village close to the beach is called Lossiemouth and you can find two great beaches there.
In Trentino – Alto Adige, an alpine region in the north of Italy, sailing can be an outstanding experience. The water sports here, in Dolomites mountain group, are not a very frequent leisure activity but nonetheless they are very well organized and count several years of experience.
Garden Route is a popular stretch of the south-eastern coastline of South Africa. It is sand-witched between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains. It offers a mild oceanic climate with mild to warm summers and mild to cool winters and considered second mildest climate after Hawaii according to the Guinness Book of Records.
Lagos is a municipality in the western Algarve, Portugal. It's in the Barlavento region, at the mouth of Bensafrim River and along the Atlantic ocean.
Erlichsee is located in Oberhausen – Rheinhausen nestled between Mannheim and Karlsruhe. Erlichsee is a leisure center at about few hundred meters away from the B36.
Mediterranean Sea is not just a geographical boundary, but also a well-established and fixed benchmark for sailing lovers. Variety of marine life, numerous islands and extensive coastline make the Mediterranean basin a top destination for sailing experiences.
Xanthi is a beautiful city in Thrace, Northeast Greece. The old town of Xanthi is known for its striking architecture including many Byzantine Greek churches, neoclassical mansions of Greek merchants from the 18th and 19th centuries and Ottoman-era mosques. It is the capital of the Xanthi regional unit of the administrative region of East Macedonia and Thrace.
The spot is located in the geographical and historical region of Macedonia in Greece. It's the capital city of the regional unit of Serres. The Rhodope mountains rise to the north and east of the city. It's a beautiful city, where the beauty of the natural landscapes, the forests and the charms of the culture make this city a perfect destination.
One of the most picturesque towns in Greece is Metsovo. Lying on the slopes of Pindus Range, in north-western part of Greece, Metsovo is a great destination for mountain activities and especially for mountain biking.
Bansko Ski Resort is a mountain ski area, located in the south-western part of Bulgaria. It lies between the two banks of the Glazne river and at the foot of the Pirin mountains, being the highest part of the resort. The town of Bansko is situated 160 km / 99 mi far from the capital of Sofia.
If you need a winter ride, full of adventure, power, passion and snow, take your snow-machine and be the knight rider. Be careful, you should find a perfect place, where the snow could stand your wild instincts. If you need help, Seli is a good choice. It's located in the regional unit of Imathia, on the border of Kato Vermio or Kato Seli, which is one of the highest villages in Greece with an altitude of 1900 m/6233 ft.
It's winter!! An endless white silence cover the forests, the trees and the mountains. The birds are hidden in a lea of wild flowers. The wind cloak the twitter of the birds. The snowflakes are playing with the trees, the oaks and the acid. Suddenly, a big noise freezes everything that is moving.
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known worldwide for its mythological importance, as according to the religion of the ancient Greeks, the 12 "Olympian" gods lived there. Located in Pieria region, on the borders of Macedonia and Thessaly, this incredible mountainous massif has a number of peaks with the highest of all, called Mytikas, reaching a top elevation of 9573 ft / 2918 m and is surrounded by deep gorges and areas of outstanding biodiversity.
Some of you like the sun, the beach and as a summer lover, you prefer putting on less clothes. Some others like the mystery that's hidden underneath your clothes. Well, it's not about Shakira, but for you all snowboarders that live for the moment of being up and high and then down again.
