Accommodation

Atsitsa Bay participants live simply and comfortably just moments from the sea. Many stay in our spacious stone villa but most in two-person bamboo huts situated in the midst of lush gardens and shaded by pine and fruit trees. Single huts are available. Atsitsa Bay has its own cafe-bar where you can sip cool drinks, watch the glorious sunsets over the sea and dance the night away.

Food

Atsitsa Bay has gained such an outstanding reputation for its cuisine in terms of both quality and quantity that some participants claim they return just for the food! The freshest ingredients are always used – locally sourced seasonal fruits and vegetables, natural yoghurt and cheeses, pulses and grains. Lunches tend to be vegetarian and Mediterranean in style. Meat or fish is usually served in the evenings. Vegetarians are always catered for.

Daily life

Courses run for four days a week. In the second week (of two-week sessions) participants can choose different courses, or continue the same ones, if there is space. The day starts with early morning courses (up to one hour), followed by mid-morning courses (two hours) and late afternoon courses (two hours). The actual programme is determined at the beginning of each session and participants sign up on the spot. On free days participants can choose from organised events which may include forest walks, a boat trip or an island coach tour.

Nightlife

Evening actitivies include spontaneous events such as parties, story-telling, games, talks or comedy shows. Some people just talk until the early hours or swim by moonlight. Over the weekend many choose to go to Skyros town where there are a number of clubs, bars, and tavernas to choose from.

‘I feel I made bonds that will last a lifetime because the friendships were based on getting to know the real me and vice versa.’ Anne Roper, Sunday Independent