The Skyros Centre, Skyros Island, Greece
The creative wellness retreat in the heart of the village
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Choose your Skyros Writers' Lab (WL) or Health & Wellbeing (HW) Masterclass in advance
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Enjoy morning and late afternoon drop-in classes open to all
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Stay in traditional Skyrian accommodation in the village or by the sea
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Return home with all you need to pursue your creative vision
"It's my 7th time... I'll be back! Thanks a milliion!" Pieter, September 2019.
"Fantastic, would go back in a heartbeat and would recommend it to others" David, August 2019.
"An amazing holiday full of fun, relaxation and lovely people. I loved it. Would recommend everyone to come here and just relax." Alan, August 2019.
See guest reviews.
"One of the World's Best Holidays. How do the people at Skyros do it?" The Sunday Times. See press reviews.
Sat 11 Jun - Sat 18 Jun 2022 (7 nights)
At a glance
The Skyros Centre is the original home of Skyros holidays, the perfect creative, wellness adult-only retreat. Meet like-minded new friends and explore your potential with inspirational, skilled facilitators who will support you. Enjoy laid-back Greek island life. As with every Skyros holiday, do as much or as little as you choose. Logan Murray is directing this week at the Skyros Centre.
About
Skyros attracts mostly solo travelling guests from all over the world. Although all ages are represented, approximately 70% are between 35 and 65. The Skyros Centre is set in the stunning hillside village, with panoramic views of the hills and the sea.
Accommodation
Stay in traditional Skyrian rooms or by the sea. Twin shared occupancy is including in the price or book single occupancy.
Inspiring Courses
Choose your Writers' Lab or Health & Wellbeing Masterclass in advance. Your Masterclass will run mid-morning for three hours per day, five days per week. Enjoy morning Yoga and afternoon Music & Arts drop-in classes open to all.
Food & Drink
Meals are half board - usually breakfast and lunch but sometimes dinner instead - and served as a buffet. All diets are catered for. Tell us your preference when you book. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day.
Guide Itinerary
07.15: Morning drop-in classes
08.30: Breakfast
09.00: Demos (news of the day)
10.15: Your Masterclass
13.30: Lunch
15.00: Siesta/beach time
18.00: Music & Arts drop-in classes
20.00: Dinner & evening activities
Average Temperature
Temperatures in June range between 20 degrees and 28 degrees Celcius.
Location
Summary
What's included?
- 15 hours of your chosen Masterclass per week (Writers' Lab or Health & Wellbeing programme)
- Five mornings of drop-in Morning Yoga per week
- Four afternoons of Music & Arts classes per week
- Community structures unique to Skyros that bring people together in a fun and authentic way
- Twin shared accommodation in the traditional Skyrian village or by the sea (upgrades available)
- Breakfast and lunch, although sometimes dinner in place of lunch
- Local walks and talks as well as organised excursions including a boat trip
- Plenty of time out for relaxing on long, sandy beaches
What's On
Travel
Outbound – Athens to Skyros via coach and ferry
Book your flight to arrive into Athens on Friday 10th June. Spend the night with us at The Dorian Inn or book your own accommodation in Athens.
Our courtesy coach to the Dorian Inn hotel will leave Athens airport at around 20.15. Alternatively, take a taxi or the Metro if arriving much earlier or after this time. (Dorian Inn Hotel, Pireos 15-19, Athens 105 52, nearest metro = Omonia)
On Saturday we take you to Skyros island via coach and ferry transfer. The coach will leave the Dorian Inn hotel at 7am to board the ferry to Skyros island at 11am. You will then travel on to Atsitsa by coach.
Return – Skyros to Athens via coach and ferry
On Saturday 18th June 2022, take our coach and ferry transfer back to Athens airport. The ferry leaves Skyros island at 8am. In order to leave sufficient time for the journey back to Athens airport and with two hours check-in, flights can be booked for after 3,30pm.
Alternatively, you can make your own way to Skyros and back, please enquire if you need any travel advice.
Transfer options (book online)
Outbound: Friday 10th June 2022 (overnight) and Saturday 11th June 2022 (transfer day)
- Overland transfer to Skyros island plus single occupancy at transfer hotel in Athens = £165.00
- Overland transfer to Skyros island plus twin share at transfer hotel in Athens = £130.00 (only available for those travelling with another person, we regret we cannot pair travellers at this time)
- Overland transfer only (no accommodation) from Athens to Skyros island by coach and ferry = £75.00
Inbound: Saturday 18th June 2022
- Transfer from Atsitsa to Athens airport by coach and ferry = £75.00
