Thessaloniki has been a sporting city throughout its history and it has a number of sports for the visitor to watch and participate in. At a professional level the city hosts famous clubs like PAOK, Aris and Iraklis that have produced famous players and share international achievements in soccer, basketball and volleyball. Visitors can practice in several sports including soccer, basketball, running, and swimming.

There are many sport fields and facilities in different parts of Thessaloniki. Visitors can find some of them at the seaside in Poseidonio Athletic Center (Address: Maria Kallas, tel: 2310-428456, OASTH Bus lines: 3,5,6 and 33) and in Thessaloniki’s Nautical Club. They can also take advantage of the a beautiful seaside route to go cycling or jogging.

The most important clubs of Thessaloniki are: