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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
“Skyros is unlike any other holiday and it is perfect if you want to reassess your life, find out where…
“Quirky Valentines Breaks – Brush up your flirting skills at a Valentine’s Flirtshop organised by Skyros.”
“The Grange, in the old village of Shanklin on the south coast of the Isle of Wight: this gorgeous secluded…
“Skyros [island] is a special holiday destination. There are no nightclubs, no topless bathing and virtually no crime. The population…
“Atsitsa creates its community identity by attention to diverse individual needs and a lot of meetings. There are morning demos…
“I have spent many lovely weeks over nine years enjoying visiting the two centres for personal development—one in the village…
“Broaden your horizons: Pick up a skill on holiday. James Litson includes Skyros Holidays as a holiday destination to pick…
“Best art escapes in Europe.”
“At Skyros’ two truly holistic retreats (at Atsitsa Bay and the island’s main village) you can design a retreat that…
“Yannis Andricopoulos had the ancient Greeks in mind when he founded the Centre. Inspired by how “the whole for the…
“You can customise your retreat by picking from a variety of activities. Founder Yannis Andricopoulos says he was inspired by…
“For the most energetic holiday to burn off the many creme eggs (also, us again), a Skyros retreat starts the…
“Skyros’ personal development breaks could quite literally change your life.”
“A stone villa pitched between pine forests and sparkling sea on the tranquil island of Skyros provides the setting for…
“You can try everything from yoga and dance to creative writing and stand-up comedy.”
“Solo travellers who fancy a bit of self-improvement should head to the Isle of Wight, and a four-day break at…
Mindfulness seekers, Isle of Wight. “Proof that a creative environment is conducive to forging lifelong friendships, this collection of well-being…
“It’s a great holiday for what I call ‘singular togetherness’: solo travellers who want to share their experiences with other,…
“The best solo travel holidays…Write your own novel on a creative writing break in Greece with Skyros.”
“Everything written about Skyros paints a picture of a paradise. You cannot be a journalist without becoming incredibly questioning about…
“It’s an ideal place to try something new.”
Editor, Suzy interviews writing facilitator, Monique Roffey.
“Editor, Suzy interviews co-founder, Dina Glouberman.”
“The camaraderie and supportive community is the reason there is a 70% return rate. The participants came from all walks…
Bring home more than a tan on these 10 learning holidays. “The Writers’ Lab on Skyros, Greece, offers you the…
“Maybe your goal for 2020 is to work on self-care and personal development. If so, there are some great courses…
“‘I found true love’ after years of putting up emotional barriers, Sally Brockway learnt how to open her heart to…
The best holidays for nourishing the body and soul “An easy place to start is mindfulness – practising being aware…
“I came away inspired, fired up about my premise, and armed with Diane’s tricks to get the creative juices flowing.”
“Skyros, the most remote and undeveloped of the Sporades Islands, is a hotspot for holistic holidays. Telegraph Travel’s Sophie Butler…
“I feel sure a spot of inner exploration amid this magical setting (in Cambodia) is on its way courtesy of…
“I was a little sceptical about spending 10 days with strangers in Atsitsa Bay, but I was lured in. Downsides…
“The long list of instructors includes bestselling U.K. author Lisa O’Donnell (The Death of Bees; Closed Doors), and Jane Harris,…
“The solitude to write and create, combined with the variety of activities available once the three-hours-a-day courses are finished, plus…
15 wellbeing retreats and detox breaks – for better days ahead “The Grange, in the seaside town of Shanklin, is…
“Know someone who’s itching to do something new? Skyros specialises in learning holidays and covers a wide range of skills,…
10 of the best UK spas and well-being holidays. Mindfulness or wilderness, Isle of Wight. “Stay close to the beach…
One of the UK’s 10 best outdoor well-being retreats. “This is the first year in more than four decades that…
Learning Holidays in Europe: Humorous Writing in Greece. “The greatest revelation is that I enjoy performing, even though public speaking…
“Let your hair down, take risks, expand your horizons, go on a Skyros holistic holiday.”
“Holidays that hone new skills in workshops from yoga, painting and creative writing to windsurfing, comedy and more are a…
““Everybody who comes back from a Skyros holiday recommends others to go,” wrote Maeve Binchy, almost 30 years before, and…
Nirvana on the cheap — soulful breaks that won’t break the bank. “Need a little sunshine? Make a beeline for…
“For the active, yoga, kayaking and abseiling were on offer with experienced instructors. For the cerebral, two separate creative writing…
“A life-changing visit to inspirational Skyros: De-stress? Inner calm? Skyros can do it in spades. I was at a crucial…
September is a great month to travel – here’s where to go “Our favourites include Skyros, in the pine-fringed Sporades…”
The 50 greatest British weekend breaks for 2021 Become a Master, Isle of Wight. “Take a weekend to gather your…
“Best for alternatives: Skyros. Telegraph Travel’s Sophie Butler recommends Atsitsa Bay, which offers yoga, sailing, life-coaching, music, sketching, painting, singing,…
The 30 greatest yoga holidays on the planet. “From July to September these one or two-week sunny holistic holidays offer…
Which is the perfect Greek island? Best for the mind: Skyros “Travel writer Sophie Butler recommends Atsitsa Bay which offers…
“The best arts and crafts holidays. For creative courses abroad, consider one of the centres offered by Skyros. Perhaps most…
“Get creative in Greece: Previous artistic experience isn’t essential on a summer course at the Skyros Centre on the Greek…
“Mix music, singing, dance, yoga, art, writing, windsurfing and more. Skyros offers solo travellers of any age the chance to…
“Skyros is a hotspot for holistic holidays. Telegraph Travel’s Sophie Butler recommends Atsitsa Bay, which offers yoga, sailing, life-coaching, music,…
“Jimmy Carr was inspired to give up his job with Shell and become a comedian after a holiday with Skyros,…
“19 Best Greek Islands – Skyros: Best for Alternatives.”
“The best body and soul holidays in Britain: Best Holistic Retreat (The Grange).”
“Set on the island of Skyros, these immersive holistic holidays give you the chance to do what you need, whether…
Overlooking Atsitsa Bay on the eponymous Greek island, Skyros is one of the original detox destinations. “There’s little to no…
“In Skyros, you can do everything from yoga, singing, dancing and writing, to abseiling, kayaking and windsurfing. Holidays from now…
“Greece’s ‘Best Special Interest’ holiday: Atsitsa Bay, by the sea, backed by a lush pine forest. Stay in relaxed huts…
“Spending a week starting each day with a yoga lesson before breakfast, swimming and snorkelling in the bay, interspersed with…
The best activity holidays for 2019. “Now in its 41st year, the holiday company Skyros is going strong with activity…
Skyros is one of the 10 best European holiday resorts. ‘Once there, there are secluded beaches to explore, a Byzantine…
The best solo travel destinations. For the original Shirley Valentine experience, look no further than Greece and its beautiful islands….
A holistic holiday in the sun. One of my favourite holiday memories is an activity holiday on the Greek island…
10 of the best health and wellness retreats in Europe for 2023 Island idyll, Greece. On the Aegean island of…
Latest Blogs
Spirit Of Place
This article is written by John Greeves, a self-professed writer and journalist who has visited Skyros at least five times over the years. He enjoys the inclusiveness, ethos and community Skyros offers…
Read MoreThe Skyros Island Sports Festival
Pete Webb, co-founder of the original Skyros Half Marathon, reflects on this year’s Skyros Sports Festival Greece in June has a magic all of its own – warm, spacious, bright, and still…
Read MoreWhy Comedy at Skyros is Worth Trying
Comedy can sound like it belongs to other people. The quick ones. The confident ones. The people who always seem to know what to say. But that is not really what comedy…
Read MoreFacilitators
John Whittaker
Malcolm Stern
Roz Wates
Private: Alex Svoboda
Alexandra Massey
Ari Badaines
Cate Whittemore
Diane Connell
Dina Glouberman
Jo Hardy
Julia Bell
Julie Norburn
Private: Kate Daniels
Ken Eyerman
Kylie Fitzpatrick
Logan Murray
Mark Gunston
Michael Eales
Michael Gahagan
Nick Barlay
Richard Layzell
Don’t just take our word for it…
“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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