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Country Guide > Asia > Armenia | |
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Sport & Activities Hiking Specialist tour operators in Yerevan can organise tailor-made walking tours in Armenia’s spectacular countryside. Hotels will also often supply information. Outdoor pursuits are becoming more popular, and provision for tourists is improving. Birdwatching Rare species, including eagles, can be seen all over the country. Golf There are two golf clubs in Armenia: the AYG Sport Complex in Ararat and Ararat Valley Country Club in Yerevan (250m-golf driving range). Horse riding Horse riding is particularly recommended on Mount Aragats in the spring, when you can ride Armenia's tallest mountain. General There is plenty of fishing to be done around Lake Sevan. Of particular note is the famous species of trout called the Salmon trout (Ishkhan) that populates these waters. There are also many other fish that swim in Armenia's many lakes and rivers. For those seeking a spot of tennis, Armenia boasts a few satisfactory tennis courts, and facilities are continually improving. |