Outdoor activities near Iași
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Outdoor activities near Iași

Iași is surrounded by lakes and forests where you can practice various outdoor sports and leisure activities. Here is a list of our favorites things to do near the city.

One of the best things about Iași is that nature is really close by. Lakes, forests, hills, trails and villages are all around and you can walk to them or take a short bus ride.

If you love tennis, head on to Leo Tennis Club in the north part of the city. The fields are really well maintained and there are plenty of them, so there is a big chance you find open spots. The prices range between 20 to 35 Lei per hour for the outdoor and 50 to 75 for the indoor.

The Repedea Hill has a natural climbing rock where you can practice and it’s great, but if you don’t the equipment on you, Climb Again is an indoor climbing space that has everything you need. The walls are well kepts and it’s really suitable for kids too.

You can also rent kayaks from Eager Beaver, a friendly team of passionate people who love water and campfires. Head on north to the Dorobanț lake but call first, as they organize on-demand lessons and trips.

In the Bucium area there is a magical place called Hamak. They have accomodation in wooden houses, a restaurant, stable, bow shooting range, an adventure park and much more. Head south towards the Bârnova village. The place is located in a meadow surrounded by the forest on three sides. If you want to go somewhere closer to the city, Ciric Forest and Lake is right near the airport, a very short bus ride from the city center. With restaurants, bars, pools, barbeque areas and hydro bikes, Ciric is a location of choice for many locals. There are also tennis field near by, but you have to bring your own equipment.

There are many more businesses that offer outdoor sports experiences and even more spots where you can hike in the wonderful forests and hill. Discover them all and you won’t forget Iași.

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Hiking, Parks
The reservoirs in the valley of the Ciric River were created from the desire of the city’s inhabitants to have a leisure area. The chain of lakes had the role of regulating the flow of water downstream and also they became the ideal place for recreation in Iasi.
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Activities
Self proclaimed "wet adventure team", Eager Beaver will get you unforgettable kayak rides and experiences in natural areas around the city.
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Brizo offers water sports adventures like wakeboarding on Aroneanu Lake near the city. It also has a beach volleyball area and hosts parties and events.
Strada Aron Vodă 1A, Aroneanu 707020
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HAMAK, the leisure and good cheer club, is one of the most beautiful leisure destinations in Iași, because here you can climb the mountaineering panel or on the 15 routes in the Adventure Park, descending on one of the 15 existing zip lines. You can play paintball with your friends in the woods, you can shoot at the target with an airsoft gun/rifle or, if you are "old-fashioned", you can shoot with a bow. In addition to all this, they have for you 2 tennis tables, a volleyball / badminton court, 4 trampolines, 7 comfortable houses and a lake full of fish, where the silence is bathed and mirrored.
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Leo Tennis Club has 6 outdoor slug fields and 2 indoor fields. They also have night lights so you can play at any time of day. If you don't have the necessary equipment, don't worry, you can rent rackets and balls from them. The Club is in the outskirts of Iași, in the Rediu region.
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Activities
Climb Again Climbing Gym provides 400 sqm (> 4300 sqft) of climbing surfaces, with over 100 climbing and bouldering routes for adults and kids alike. All routes are reset on a montly basis and are suitable for both beginners and advanced climbers. No equipment? No worries! Full gear rentals are available at the front desk. Various classes available, day trips, birthday parties for kids, team-buildings and corporate events.
Stradela Plopii Fără Soț, Iași
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