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Active Pursuits

Most outdoor activities on Rhodes are beach- and sea-related. For everything from parasailing to jet skis to canoes, you'll find what you need at Faliraki beach, if you can tolerate the crowds.

No license is required for fishing; the best grounds are reputed to be off Kamiros Skala, Kalithea, and Lindos. Try hitching a ride with the fishing boats that moor opposite Ayia Katerina's Gate. For sailing and yachting information, call the Yacht Agency Rhodes (tel. 22410/22-927; fax 22410/23-393), the center for all yachting needs.

If you've always wanted to try scuba diving, both Waterhoppers Diving Schools (tel./fax 22410/38-146; www.waterhoppers.com) and Dive Med (tel. 22410/61-115; fax 22410/66-584; www.divemedcollege.com) offer 1-day introductory dives for beginners, diving expeditions for experienced divers, and 4- to 5-day courses leading to various certifications.

Other sports are available at Rhodes Tennis Club (tel. 22410/25-705) in the resort of Elli, or at Rhodes-Afandu Golf Club (tel. 22410/51-225), 19km (12 miles) south of the port. A centrally located, fully equipped fitness center can be found at the Fitness Factory (tel. 22410/37-667) at 17 Akti Kanari (www.rodosnet.gr/fitnessfactory).

If you want to get some culture as you get in shape, information on traditional Greek folk-dance lessons can be obtained from the Old Town Theater (tel. 22410/29-085), where Nelly Dimoglou and her entertaining troupe perform. Or contact the Traditional Dance Center, 87 Dekelias, Athens (tel. 210/251-1080); they usually offer summer classes each week to teach dances from different regions of Greece.


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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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