Activities
ROCK CLIMBING: The Argolida region has some of the best climbing in Greece with the greatest variety of cliffs, best climate, easiest access and the most bolt routes on the mainland. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Close to Ermioni you can rock climb at Thermisia Castle (Lizard rock), Katafyki Gorge, the pre-historic Franchthi Cave opposite Kilada and the caves at Didyma. For further information about rock climbing, click on the picture on the left.
WALKING: There are numerous walking routes around Ermioni, which offer the walker beautiful natural countryside surrounds with sea views from the coastal and hillside routes. The best time to enjoy walking is between October - May. The climate is mild throughout most of the Winter months, and during Spring, colourful flowers are in abundance making it a photographers paradise. Katafyki ravine is only a few kilometres away from Ermioni. From here, you can walk all the way to the beautiful village of Fourni.
WATERSPORTS: At the nearby holiday resort of Porto Heli, which is only 18 kms from Ermioni, one can enjoy many types of watersports like water-skiing and windsurfing and small sailing boat hire. Check the following website for more information about water-skiing: www.waterskigreece.com There are two official small boat hire services available within Porto Heli, however, there are none in Ermioni. Larger yachts, sailing boats and flotilla charters are available from the charter companies in Athens, Piraeus or the nearby island of Poros. Poros contact: Greek Sails Ltd. Tel: +30 2298 023 147 www. greeksails.com