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Solo Holidays in Greece | Why Skyros Works for Solo Travellers
Thinking about travelling alone in Greece? Discover why Skyros suits solo travellers so well, with shared meals, courses, community and a choice of two settings. Solo Holidays in Greece: Why Skyros Works...
03/08/2026
Read MoreWhat’s Waiting for You in Skyros 2026
Some holidays are enjoyable while you are there. Others stay with you because they give you something you had not quite realised you were missing. That is what Skyros can do. Not...
02/08/2026
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Step Into the Unexpected?
Surprise, transformation, and the quiet power of saying yes. You might book a Skyros holiday for sunshine, yoga, or a creative retreat. But ask returning guests what stood out most? Chances are,...
01/08/2026
Read MoreSpirit 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...
15/07/2026
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...
21/06/2026
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Why 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...
26/05/2026
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How to Travel Overland to Skyros: Train, Ferry and Travel Options
Can you travel overland to Skyros? A practical guide to reaching Skyros by train and ferry via Italy, Patras, Athens, Kymi and the Skyros ferry.
20/05/2026
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Skyros Returns to The Grange
For many years, Skyros has been known for its creative and wellbeing holidays in Greece. Guests come for writing, music, art, yoga, comedy, movement, personal development, conversation and good company. Many arrive...
13/05/2026
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Going to meet the Englishman
A participant’s story: visiting Rupert Brooke’s grave on SkyrosIn this guest blog, John Greeves shares his own journey across Skyros to Rupert Brooke’s grave, weaving together the island’s landscape, history and his...
06/05/2026
Read MoreFrom Rupert Brooke to the Writers’ Lab: Skyros and its Creative Story
Rupert Brooke, buried on Skyros island in 1915, could not have known, what the island would later become for so many writers, artists and creative thinkers. Brooke was an English poet, best...
06/05/2026
Read MoreSinging Holidays in Greece for Beginners and Beyond | Find Your Voice at Skyros
Singing Holidays in Greece: What to Expect and Why Skyros Works So Well If you’re looking for a singing holiday in Greece, you’re probably trying to work out a few simple things....
30/04/2026
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