In the beginning of each academic year announcements concerning the athletic activities offered, are posted on special stands at the University premises. There are many private gyms all over the city. They offer weight training, aerobics and stretching. Some of them offer martial art courses. There are also a variety of other sports facilities and clubs in Heraklion most of which belong to the state.
Entrance is free to the public.
The Sailing Club of Heraklion giving lessons in sailing and organizing regularly regattas. The area of Heraklion with the island of Dia about 20Km to the north offers fine sailing conditions. Windsurfing can be enjoyed all year around. Water temperatures never drop below 14C and are as high as 25C in the summer. The Hiking Club of Heraklion organizing over the weekends all year around many 1 or 2 day hikes and explorations of the most beautiful parts of the island.