Sports and leisure activities Rethymno

The center is family oriented, friendly and French speaking. In the heart of this mythical region of Greece, the whole team welcomes divers in a relaxed atmosphere. Exploration diving, wrecks, biology, caves... there is no shortage of spots and the instructors, who are very attentive to your safety, know them perfectly. They are attentive, educational and reassuring. The owners of the club do not hesitate to pick you up directly at your hotel. And if you have trouble finding accommodation, they can also help you in your search.

Different programs and courses for beginners and advanced divers throughout the summer with experienced SSI and PADI instructors. A really fun experience in the world of scuba diving for the whole family. Two agencies to take you out to sea near Rethymnon. Quality equipment. Selection of several dive sites: the experienced diver can vary the programs. One of Despina & Dimitris' main concerns is the conservation of the marine environment. Visiting the Elephant Cave with them is an unforgettable experience.

Organization of half-day catamaran trips with a lunch break in a tavern in the port of Panormos. Departures from Bali take place every day in season, weather permitting and if there are enough people to board. The cruises are well organized and will take you to beautiful parts of Crete, accessible only by sea. Sailboats and small motorboats can be rented by the hour and for those who cannot navigate: pedal boats, canoes, jet-skis..

EOS is the official Greek association of mountain people. The branch in Rethymnon is very active, very well organized and reliable. Since 1961, it is composed of enthusiasts who organize many mountain outings: hiking, climbing, canyoning, visits to caves... The association plays a very active role in the promotion of this kind of activities which are sometimes little known. The members mark out and maintain the paths, manage the refuges...

An experienced and reliable scuba diving center for all levels, always in small groups and in complete safety. Founded in 1993, the center also offers its services at Panormo, located at the Club Marine Palace. Atlantis Diving Center offers a variety of programs and courses for beginners and advanced divers throughout the summer months with experienced SSI and PADI instructors. A sensational experience in the underwater world. The center provides free pick up and delivery to all hotels in Rethymno.

Dutch scuba diving school, experienced and very serious, open from April to October, for all levels. For beginners or confirmed divers, in small groups and in complete safety: dives, certification, training courses, equipment rental. French-speaking team. A half-day program is set up for beginners who are welcome as well as the whole family. A really enjoyable and well organized experience in the world of scuba diving.

It was a great experience to dive in this club, which is quite big, but perfectly organized and has enough staff for a very safe supervision. Safety, yes, but also conviviality. There is indeed an excellent atmosphere and the instructors (many of whom speak French) know how to put you at ease. Let's go over the numerous Padi courses available (the whole range in fact) to appreciate the diversity of the spots proposed. There is really something to satisfy the most demanding divers.

Reliable centre for all levels, which organizes dives on very interesting sites, in small groups and under the guidance of an experienced and professional instructor-guide. It also offers programs and courses for beginners or advanced PADI training, Open Water courses (first level of scuba diving), Scuba Diver courses for beginners, among others. Rental and sale of equipment. Book well in advance in July and August!

An enormous vertical limestone wall stands at the end of the bay of Plakias. This cliff is just a few metres from the beach with a rock of excellent quality, up to 80 metres high. Some bolts need to be replaced, but most of them are passable. The wall faces north-west and it is possible to climb almost all day long, even during the summer. Types of holds: vertical, rulers, cracks and small columns. Beware! The routes are difficult: for experienced climbers only.