Diving - Sithonia - Visit Sithonia Greece https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/ Sithonia peninsula in Halkidiki - Greece is the place to visit if you want to experience the perfection of sandy beaches, the joy of turquoise sea, the excitement of ancient history as well as the magnificent taste of well-known Greek food. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:14:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Apnea O2 & CO2 Static Tables for Breathing Exercises – For Freediving and Other Sports https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/freediving-static-tables/ https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/freediving-static-tables/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:33:40 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=5757 In many high-activity sports (for example freediving) there are some well-known exercises to develop smart breath-holding skills. Most of these exercises consist of breath holds and rests with specific lengths — apnea tables or static tables (apnea training based on repeated intervals of breath holds). They are mostly used in freediving but they can be […]

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Nicholas Samaras filmed Lionfish in Porto Koufo https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/nicholas-samaras-filmed-lionfish-in-porto-koufo/ https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/nicholas-samaras-filmed-lionfish-in-porto-koufo/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:16:48 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=37895 The Lionfish, or ‘Tropical Lionfish’ as it is officially known, was spotted by underwater photographer Nicholas Samaras for the second time on Chalkidiki. However, this time Nicholas capture this particular species of fish in Sithonia, at Porto Koufo. In his personal post, he adds that although there have only been sporadic and isolated reports of […]

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Where to Scuba Dive in Sithonia (Scuba Diving & Snorkeling) https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/water-sports/where-to-scuba-dive-in-sithonia/ https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/water-sports/where-to-scuba-dive-in-sithonia/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:54:12 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=54924 Sithonia, the heart of Halkidiki, is not only known for its stunning beaches but also for its incredible underwater world. From colorful reefs to mysterious caves, scuba diving in Sithonia offers something for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver. Here’s your ultimate guide on where to scuba dive in Sithonia. 1. Porto […]

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Nikiti Diving Center https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/nikiti-diving-center/ https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/nikiti-diving-center/#respond Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:05:31 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=41315 Have you ever tried scuba diving? If not, or if you want to upgrade your diving skills, Nikiti Diving Center is the right address for you! Nikiti Diving Center is located at the very entrance to the city of Nikiti, on the right side of the main road. Diving courses: Try Scuba Diving Scuba diving […]

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Oceanic Diving Center https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/oceanic-diving-center/ https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/oceanic-diving-center/#respond Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:11:25 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=42455 Nikiti, one of the most beautiful tourist destinations on the Greek peninsula Halkidiki, is home to OCEANIC Diving Center. Nikiti is a good place for you and your family to spend the rest of Sithonia. OCEANIC’s diving center and school will guide you in taking your first steps into the water world with Try Dive […]

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Ocean Diving Center https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/ocean-diving-center/ https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/ocean-diving-center/#respond Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:22:50 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=9911 Ocean Diving Center is located on one of the most beautiful beaches on the Sithonia peninsula – Lagomandra Beach. This scuba diving paradise is located in the middle of the road between Nikiti and Neos Marmaras. Just next to Lagomandra Beach, there is a pine forest, which gives relief of coolness and natural wealth. The […]

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Freediving and nutrition https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/freediving-and-nutrition/ https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/freediving-and-nutrition/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:26:04 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=24390 As in every sport, professional or not, diet and nutrition can make a huge difference in performance. Freediving is no exception. Like many have experienced, freediving can make you skinny quite fast. Going through high levels of hypoxia while diving to extreme depths burns a lot of calories. The right nutrition can help you balance […]

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History of freediving – the magic of the deepest blue https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/history-of-freediving/ https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/history-of-freediving/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:13:24 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=24383 Freediving is a form of diving underwater, without the help of a breathing apparatus, but by holding one’s breath. What is this that makes it so unique and intriguing though? Is it the sense of complete calm that the depths give us, the peace and harmony we get in the water, the unity with ourselves, […]

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Poseidon Diving Academy https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/poseidon-diving-academy/ https://visitsithonia.com/lifestyle/sport/diving/poseidon-diving-academy/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2013 12:50:21 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=314 Nowadays with the busy pace of life that we all live, spare time is valuable. For that reason, Poseidon Diving Academy created a place that it is about providing relaxation and a change from the norm. Only 105km away from the city of Thessaloniki, situated in the exclusive resort Porto Carras in Sithonia, Halkidiki, you […]

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