Go for a Banana Ride and other Katerini, Greece Things to Do Tips

No visit to a beach is complete without a ride on the banana boat, especially for children (and adults!)

Visit Extreme Watersports on the beach near Omilos Club to ride the bananas or take one of the other tube crafts for a thrilling ride along the beach behind the boat.

Life vests are required of all riders and supplied. Depending on the banana 8-10 people can ride at once and the price can change depending on the number in the group.

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Phone: +30 694 707 3020
Address: Ag. Nikolaou Str.
Directions: Near Omilos Club on the beach
Other Contact: zilidissports@yahoo.gr

Go-karting in Paralia is for both kids and big-kids (adults!) There are two different types of cars available depending on the age and skill of the drivers.

Cost for 5-rounds on the course is 8 Euros. Sometimes with more laps, the manager will throw in a few rounds on the house.

English can be a problem as the attendant hardly speaks a lick of English and the other workers aren't much better. However using hand signals seems to work well. Count the number of people, move your finger around in a circle for the laps and then indicate how many laps you want to do :)

Helmets are required and are provided.

Watch out for mosquitos at night...they are everywhere!!!

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Address: Towards Olympic Beach
Directions: Walk past Omilos Club & the port. Continue past the carnival and take the first road to the right. You will see the go-kart course from the main road.

During the summer months, there is an excellent artist that sits on the main street of Paralia near the school. The artist does wonderful characoal portraits from live models (sitting for approximately 25-30 minutes) or from a photograph. The cost for a single person is 25 Euros and a couple is 40 Euros.

Even if you don't want a portrait of yourself, stop by and join the crowd that always gathers to watch. He is quite amazing!

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Address: Ag. Nikolaou Str.
Directions: He usually sets up near the school on the main street.

Meteora is one of the largest complexes of monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos in Halkadiki. It is thought that monks lived amongst the rocks and caves as early as the 11th century. The actual monastery buildings were not constructed until the 14th century and during that time there were up to 20 different monasteries. Today only six are active.

Built on top of towering spires that are geological wonders, the monasteries were inaccessible except by rope baskets that the monks used to lower down for supplies and transporting people. Baskets are on display today but in the 1920's roads and steps were built to make access easier. If I remember correctly there is around 150 steps up to the top of Grand Meteora.

The monasteries, besides being constructed on top of geographical mysteries, house rich Greek Orthodox history with beautiful icons, wall paintings, and other religious treasures.

The monasteries are closed every day between 1-3pm and some close during the week. Women must wear skirts past their knees and long-sleeved shirts. Men must also wear long-sleeves and long pants.

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Address: Meteora
Directions: Most people take organized bus tours...
Approximately 180kms from Katerini...
Website: http://www.greecetravel.com/meteora/