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Three ways to experience Skyros
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
Creative holidays on the pine-forested Aegean coast
The Skyros Centre, Greece
Writing, wellbeing and personal development in Skyros village
The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight
Creative weekends and retreats closer to home
What the Press Say
“The blossoming creativity is truly awe-inspiring. But it’s only during the holiday climax, the famous Atsitsa cabaret, that we realise…
“It’s lovely to see people just stretching a little bit beyond what they thought they could do, watching them pop…
“Everything written about Skyros paints a picture of a paradise. You cannot be a journalist without becoming incredibly questioning about…
“An unspoken philosophy prevails at Atsitsa that anyone can do anything, and that age is irrelevant. I found myself sitting…
“Skyros Centre: ‘the sophisticated urbanite’s retreat of choice.'”
“I can’t recommend the holidays enough – they revitalised my approach to life.”
“The Guardian named Skyros as the No 1 of the World’s Five Best Writing Holidays. Christopher Hope and Rachel Cusk…
“Skyros is one of the world’s best holidays. How do the people at Skyros do it? Creative writing courses on…
The 30 greatest yoga holidays on the planet. “From July to September these one or two-week sunny holistic holidays offer…
“Skyros is a great place to meet people and the food is always delicious.”
“Participants opened up and there was a feeling of hilarity and physical well-being: a friendly, supportive and optimistic atmosphere among…
“Atsitsa is probably the perfect holiday. It’s hard to think how two weeks could be better spent… It’s hard to…
“It’s almost like living your life in a fortnight.”
“Let your hair down, take risks, expand your horizons, go on a Skyros holistic holiday.”
“Holidays you can take home with you.”
“Skyros’ personal development breaks could quite literally change your life.”
“The island is beautiful and unspoilt but there seems to be some other Skyrian magic at work which inspires people…
“I have had one life-changing holiday – on the Greek island of Skyros… I had just given up my job…
“Quite honestly, the best holiday of my life…I feel I made bonds that will last a lifetime because the friendships…
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“Many of my best childhood memories were created in Atsitsa, now 30 years later I am giving the same gift to my children – making Atsitsa our yearly summer adventure for the whole family, including Grandma!”
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Prepare to arrive as a stranger and depart as a cherished member of an extraordinary community – a testament to the magic that unfolds within these retreats
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People say you can truly be yourself on a Skyros holiday… but more than that… I discover a new, special self every single time I go.
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Your tagline: ‘the holiday you take home with you’ is so true – all the lovely touches and elements that create the wonderful ethos of Atsitsa Bay come together perfectly. Over 3 visits to Atsitsa, I have met people who will be in my life forever.
How does one describe the indescribable? This holiday is one that truly has to be experienced to be believed. It is no wonder to me that the vast majority of participants are returnees, many for their umpteenth year since the 80s. I certainly shall return… and often.
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