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Holiday Facilitators: Alexandra Massey

skill, experience, warmth

Biography

Alex is a workshop leader and has an avid passion for the sea. A water sports devotee, she is an experienced kayak leader. For the past 17 years, Alex has also helmed rescue boats, supporting yacht and dinghy racing in the Solent, for the Lymington sailing clubs. She teaches mindfulness meditation which dovetails beautifully with being on the water. 

What people say about Alexandra and her courses:

The awesome Alex!

Excellent, wonderful teacher. 

Kayaking with Alex was great.

Loved learning how to kayak. 

Please bring back Alex! She is a wonderful addition. She helped overcome my fear of deep water. 

Fun and really felt warm. Alex made us all feel welcome and worked around our abilities. 

Where does Alexandra Massey facilitate?

Sun 9 Jun - Sun 16 Jun 2024 (7 nights)

At a glance

Atsitsa Bay is a holistic holiday centre set in a stunning, natural location, right on the bay and surrounded by pine forest. With a wide range of courses and activities and an outstanding team of facilitators, it's the perfect place to be inspired and try something new. Kate Smurthwaite is directing this week in Atsitsa.

Find out more about the courses and activities during this week below in What's On.

About

Skyros attracts mostly solo travellers from all over the world. Although all ages are represented approximately 70% are between 35-65. A huge majority - over 80 percent - report that the Skyros holiday experience had a lasting positive effect on their lives. Nearly a third of guests come back again and again - even after they have said that Skyros was the 'holiday of a lifetime'.

Accommodation

Most people choose to live simply and comfortably in twin-shared rustic huts in the gardens. Or stay in Atsitsa's main house, subject to availability. See more about accommodation in Atsitsa here >>

Inspiring Courses

Courses and activities are introduced to you at the beginning of each week. Choose your favourites from a wide range including yoga, writing, art, kayaking, windsurfing, personal development, singing, comedy and more.

Food & Drink

All meals are included and served as a buffet. Special diets are always catered for. Teas and coffees are available throughout the day. Other drinks and snacks can be purchased at Atsitsa's bar.

Guide Itinerary

07.15: Morning drop-in classes
08.30: Breakfast
09.00: Demos (news of the day)
10.30: Oekos (home groups)
11.15: Mid-morning courses
13.30: Lunch
15.00: Siesta/beach time
17.00: Afternoon courses
19.00: Sunset classes
20.00: Dinner & evening activities

Average Temperature

July and August are the hottest months in Skyros with temperatures averaging around 30 degrees Celcius. Light showers are possible but rare.

Location

Summary

Cost
£975.00
Location
Atsitsa Bay, Greece

What's included?

  • More than three courses per day over four to five days each week
  • An unrivalled and vibrant community atmosphere
  • Fun evening activities and events
  • Three delicious Mediterranean meals each day
  • Twin shared rustic accommodation in Atsitsa's gardens

Travel

To travel to Skyros Island you must go to Athens. We have organised transfers from Athens (detailed below) to take the stress out of your journey.

Domestic Travel (Athens – Skyros, return)

Flights to Skyros island are limited so we recommend booking as soon as possible with Aegean Airlines. For this session we recommend – 

  • OUT: Departing Athens on the 9th June at 2.35pm, arriving to Skyros at 3.15pm
  • RETURN: Departing Skyros on 16th June at 2:50pm, arriving to Athens at 3.35pm

If the flight to Skyros sells out for these dates we will organise an overland transfer. 

International Travel (to/from Athens)

  • OUT: Arrive to Athens Airport on or before 12.35pm on the 9th June in time to catch the connecting flight to Skyros. Many choose to arrive the day before (on the 8th June) for a more relaxed journey. 

For those arriving in Athens on the 8th June we have an organised transfer including an overnight stay in Central Athens. If many arrive into Athens at a similar time we will arrange a courtesy coach (minimum numbers required) departing Athens Airport to the hotel where you can relax and meet others joining the session. The following day the bus will return to Athens Airport in time for the flight to Skyros. To join this transfer, select Single/Twin Share at the Dorian, Transfer to Athens Airport & Transfer to Atsitsa when booking. 

For those arriving in Athens on the 9th June you will only require a transfer from Skyros Airport to Atsitsa. To secure this please select Transfer from Skyros Airport to Atsitsa only when booking. 

  • RETURN: We have an organised transfer from Atsitsa to Skyros Airport in time for the flight to Athens. To join this organised transfer, select Transfer to Skyros Airport when booking.

We recommend allowing at least two hours in Athens Airport by booking an international return flight after 5.35pm on 16th June. 

There are several ways to get in touch, and we'd love to hear from you…

Telephone: +44 (0)1983 865566

Email: holidays@skyros.com

Or Chat to us online using the link in the corner or your screen

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