The Skyros Centre, Skyros Island, Greece
The creative retreat in the heart of Skyros village life
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Choose your Health & Wellbeing, Writers' Lab or Art Studio Masterclass in advance
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Drop in for morning yoga, ad-hoc afternoon classes and island excursions
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Stay in traditional Skyrian accommodation in the village
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Return home with all you need to pursue your creative vision
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Friends of Skyros discounts apply. Find out more >>>
"It's my 7th time... I'll be back! Thanks a milliion!" Pieter
"Fantastic, would go back in a heartbeat and would recommend it to others" David
"An amazing holiday full of fun, relaxation and lovely people. I loved it. Would recommend everyone to come here and just relax." Alan
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Inclusion in "10 of the best health and wellness retreats in Europe for 2023" The Guardian.
"One of the World's Best Holidays. How do the people at Skyros do it?" The Sunday Times.
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Sat 24 Jun - Sat 1 Jul 2023 (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. Ari Badaines is directing this week at the Skyros Centre.
Find out more about the choice of Masterclasses below in What's On.
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, Art Studio or Health & Wellbeing Masterclass in advance. Your Masterclass will run mid-morning for three hours per day, five days per week. Morning Yoga drop-in classes are 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: 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, Art Studio or Health & Wellbeing programme)
- Five mornings of drop-in Morning Yoga 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 in Athens on Friday 23rd June 2023. 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 promptly at 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 [TBC] to board the ferry to Skyros island at [TBC].
Return – Skyros to Athens via coach and ferry
On Saturday 1st July 2023, take our coach and ferry transfer back to Athens airport. The ferry leaves Skyros island at 09:00. 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 16:30.
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 23rd June 2023 (overnight) and Saturday 24th June 2023 (transfer day)
- Overland transfer to Skyros island plus single occupancy at transfer hotel in Athens = £190
- Overland transfer to Skyros island plus twin share (family/friends only) at transfer hotel in Athens = £150pp
- Overland transfer only (no accommodation) from Athens to Skyros island by coach and ferry = £85pp
Inbound: Saturday 1st July 2023
- Transfer from Atsitsa to Athens airport by coach and ferry = £85pp
