Restaurants close to the University tend to be cheaper. Near the city centre you can find restaurants with traditional Greek or Cretan food, Italian, Chinese and Mexican food. Lion's Square, in the city centre, is packed with little shops that sell snacks or souvlaki. These are open 24 hours a day. The office of physical education hosts many athletic activities.
Water sports are also very popular.
Swimming can be practised at an outdoor swimming pool, outside the city near the Physics Department. 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.