The Olympic equestrian centre located in Markopoulo, a rapidly developing area of Eastern Attica, housed the Jumping, Dressage and the Eventing competitions during the Olympic Games of 2004.

Access:

The centre can be accessed via automobile by the Attiki Odos ring road or Lavriou Avenue.

Construction Information – Technical Specifications:

The venue consists of the following areas

• Main Cross Country Course which has a length of 5.850m and a total surface area of approximately 420.000 sq. m. The course includes obstacles as well as an artificial lake with a volume of 10.000 m³.
• Main Jumping Arena of 9.625 sq. m. with a capacity of 6.000 seats
• Main Dressage Arena of 4.050 sq. m. with a capacity of 8.000 seats
• Main Indoor Arena of 5.175 sq. m. with a capacity of 1.116 seats
• Race-track Stables Buildings which are divided into two complexes of 32 units (52 horses each)
• Supporting halls / Areas

Uses:

In addition to the uses provided for during the period of the Olympic Games, pursuant to Article 26 of Law 3342/2005 (Government Gazette Issue No. 131/A/6-6-2005), the following uses are also permitted:

• Golf Course
  
  
• Equestrian Museum
  
  
• Park with the capacity to host the Cross Country
  
  
• Equestrian Academies
  
  
• Shops that sell items related to the operation of the equestrian centre
  
  
• Exhibitions
  
  
• Gathering Areas
  
  
• Hotel
  
  
• Heliport
  
  
• Recreational horse riding