FAQs for Atsitsa, Skyros Centre, How to Get There, Ferry & Accomodation

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To reserve your place, simply book with a deposit of 20% per holiday. Contact us, and we’ll discuss your requirements, or choose your holiday dates and book online by clicking here.

Guests of many ages come to Skyros — often solo travellers — and the holidays are designed to make it easy to feel at home quickly.

The majority of our participants are solo travellers, and our holidays are designed with this in mind. You’ll always be in good company if you come on your own. Of course, couples, friends, and families are also very welcome!
Read more about our solo holidays in Greece.

At the Skyros Centre, you choose your Masterclass in advance from the two main options, with the chance to sample the other through a taster session. Optional yoga and afternoon activities are also available during the week.
At Atsitsa, courses and activities are chosen once you’re there. Courses are introduced to you at the start of your holiday, and you can sign up for your favourites. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new!

Most guests travel via Athens and connect to the domestic flight to Skyros (SKU) with Aegean/Olympic Air.

Outbound:

There are Saturday flights that usually work well with the start of each Skyros holiday. However, domestic flight times can change, so we recommend booking your international flights with plenty of flexibility and avoiding tight connections. If possible, arrive in Athens the day before and stay near the airport for an easy start. If the domestic flight sells out, we can offer an overland transfer as an alternative.

Return:

You’ll fly from Skyros back to Athens and then connect onward. Because domestic flight times can shift, we recommend choosing an international departure from Athens later in the day and avoiding tight connections. If you’re unsure, please check with us before booking your flights.
One-week holidays typically travel out and back on Saturdays; fortnight holidays finish on Fridays.

The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced across the Schengen area. However, Greek authorities have indicated that they will not collect biometric data (fingerprints and photos) from UK travellers as part of EES. If you are travelling on a British passport, please still follow the instructions of border authorities on the ground.
All participants should check that their passport is valid for travel and that they meet any visa or entry requirements for their nationality. For British citizens travelling to Greece, passports must have been issued less than 10 years before arrival and be valid for at least 3 months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen area. British citizens can usually visit Greece and the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa.
If you are travelling on a passport from another country, please check the latest official entry requirements that apply to your nationality before travelling.

At the Skyros Centre, the price includes half board, twin-shared accommodation in Skyros village, your chosen masterclass, and access to various additional classes, activities, and events.
At Atsitsa, the price covers twin-shared accommodation, three meals per day, and a variety of courses and activities over four to five days per week, as well as evening activities and events.

At the Skyros Centre, you can share a small twin-shared apartment at no extra charge, or upgrade to a single-occupancy room with its own bathroom.
At Atsitsa Bay, most people choose to stay in simple, rustic huts in Atsitsa’s gardens on a twin-shared basis, which is included in the holiday price. Alternatively, you can stay in the house for an additional supplement. Single hut and room upgrades may also be available for a supplement. We also offer single occupancy rooms at the Atsitsa Hotel, located next door to the Atsitsa holiday centre.

The Skyros Centre is located high up on the hillside of the village. Long, sandy beaches are a 10-minute walk away, though the return journey includes a steep climb.
Atsitsa Bay boasts miles of stunning coastline, with secluded coves, inlets, and beaches to explore. The nearest swimming spot is just in front of the main house, accessed by steps. The nearest pebble beach is a 5-minute walk away, and the nearest sandy beach is a pleasant 20-minute walk. There are no swimming pools, but the bay is perfect for snorkelling and is usually very calm.

Holidays at the Skyros Centre are for adults only.
Children are welcome in Atsitsa Bay during the school holidays (AT4 to AT6). Childcare provision is available for those aged 5 to 15. Children and teenagers may also be able to join some adult courses, depending on the subject and at the discretion of the individual facilitator. Some courses may have a minimum age or be for adults only.
Children aged 5 to 15 receive a 50% discount off the session fee. Parents and guardians remain responsible for their children except when they are attending Skyros childcare. Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

There is WiFi at the Skyros Centre, and most cafes and bars in the village also have WiFi.
Holidays in Atsitsa offer a perfect opportunity for a digital detox, as internet access is more limited. However, WiFi is available in the bar and dining area, and some mobile networks may be able to connect to a 3G signal.

At the Skyros Centre, mobile phone signals and 4G are available throughout the village.
In Atsitsa, mobile coverage is limited and can be unreliable, although it improves every year. Mobile phones generally work in the village.

We offer meals based on the Mediterranean diet and can accommodate specific dietary needs at each of our destinations. We’ll ask for your requirements when you book and will do our best to cater to your preferences.