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Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
Creative & wellbeing holidays on the pine-forested Aegean coast, with inspiring courses, beautiful surroundings and a warm, welcoming community.
Choose what inspires you from yoga, writing, kayaking, comedy, personal development, mosaics and more
Live simply by the sea – sleep among the pines in rustic eco-huts or in Atsitsa's traditional stone house
Meet people naturally and enjoy a real sense of belonging
Why Atsitsa works
There’s always plenty to choose from, so you can follow your own interests and energy.
Each week has a gentle structure, with facilitators offering a varied programme of courses and activities. You choose what interests you while naturally becoming part of the community.
Join in at your own pace. Many guests find that taking part in the daily rhythm is what makes a Skyros holiday so memorable.
Whether you come for creativity, time by the sea or simply the pleasure of good company, there’s space to make the holiday your own.
More than 70% of Skyros guests travel on their own, and Atsitsa makes it easy to meet people naturally through shared meals, courses and the rhythm of the day.
Read more about solo holidays in Greece with Skyros.
People come to Atsitsa for many different reasons. Some people arrive wanting to learn something new. Others simply want time to slow down. Many come on their own, others with partners, family or friends. By the end of the week, it’s common to leave with new interests, new friendships and a renewed sense of yourself.
Families are warmly welcome during our school-holiday weeks (from 18 July — 29 August 2026). See AT3 to AT6 inclusive.
Accommodation
Set among pine trees just steps from the sea, Atsitsa’s simple eco-huts and traditional rooms bring you closer to the natural beauty of the bay. Wake to filtering light through the bamboo walls, listen to the cicadas and the breeze in the pines, and fall asleep to the call of the Scops owls at night.
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Returning guests enjoy Friends of Skyros discounts as a thank you for coming back. Find out more >>>
In the press:
- Included 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
People often tell us it’s difficult to describe a Skyros holiday. Here are a few words from those who’ve experienced it:
- “Wonderful as ever! Articulate, considerate group in a beautiful setting.” — John
- “Exceeded my expectations. The sense of community, loving atmosphere, and community sessions made for a week of such happiness and connection.” — Patricia
- “(Like) nothing I have experienced before. I felt safe, heard, and loved. I had great fun.” — T.D.
See what's on when
The Skyros Centre, Greece
30 May - 06 Jun 2026
7 Nights (SC1-26)
A Week of Restorative Rest
Maxine Bailey-Green
Transformative Health Habits
April Blake
Release Yoga
Shagane Sigler
Treatments
Kat Broadbent
The Skyros Centre, Greece
06 Jun - 13 Jun 2026
7 Nights (SC2-26)
Adventures in Comedy Writing
Logan Murray
Writing Your Story
Julia Bell
Release Yoga
Shagane Sigler
Treatments
Kat Broadbent
The Skyros Centre, Greece
13 Jun - 20 Jun 2026
7 Nights (SC3-26)
Writing the Self Back In
Nicola Spendlove
Family Constellations
John Harris
Release Yoga
Shagane Sigler
Treatments
Kat Broadbent
The Skyros Centre, Greece
20 Jun - 27 Jun 2026
7 Nights (SC4-26)
Finding Peace in Your Life
Julian Russell
Mindfulness Through Art
Ignacio Lalanne
Release Yoga
Shagane Sigler
Treatments
Kat Broadbent
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
27 Jun - 04 Jul 2026
7 Nights (AT1-26)
Slay Your Dragons with Compassion
Malcolm Stern
Vocal Harmonics
Dr Clair Le Couteur
Go with the flow watercolour
Cate Whittemore
Embodied Flow
Carli Jefferson
Heart of Yoga
Kylie Hennessy
Realising Your Creative Magic
Rich Watkins
Kayaking and Windsurfing
John Whittaker
Write a story a day!
Monique Roffey
The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight
03 Jul - 05 Jul 2026
2 Nights (GR1)
Dynamic Rest Yoga Weekend
Marina Sossi
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
04 Jul - 17 Jul 2026
13 Nights (AT2-26)
Slay Your Dragons with Compassion
Malcolm Stern
Heart of Yoga
Kylie Hennessy
Vocal Harmonics
Dr Clair Le Couteur
Mosaics
Roz Wates
Embodied Flow
Carli Jefferson
Realising Your Creative Magic
Rich Watkins
Kayaking, Swimming
Mary French
The Stories of Your Life
Alison Habens
The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight
17 Jul - 19 Jul 2026
2 Nights (GR2)
Live, Write, Laugh Comedy Weekend
Kate Smurthwaite
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
18 Jul - 25 Jul 2026
7 Nights (AT3-26)
Page to Performance
Tiana Harper
Yoga With Awareness
Ken Eyerman
Singing & Guitar
Phil Saatchi
Sketching & Watercolour Painting
Michael Gahagan
5-Rhythms, Meditation
Jo Hardy
The Power of Play
Monica Gaga
Kayaking, Swimming
Mary French
Adventure Abseiling
Sam Shelley
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
25 Jul - 07 Aug 2026
13 Nights (AT4-26)
New Beginnings
Dina Glouberman
Yoga With Awareness
Ken Eyerman
Joyful Singing, Healing Sound
Sarah Warwick
5-Rhythms, Meditation
Jo Hardy
Sketching & Watercolour Painting
Michael Gahagan
Smartphone Photography
Jet Lendon
Kayaking
Alexandra Massey
Life Writing
Nick Barlay
The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight
31 Jul - 02 Aug 2026
2 Nights (GR3)
Mindful Mosaics Weekend
Julie Norburn
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
08 Aug - 21 Aug 2026
13 Nights (AT5-26)
A Way of Life, T’ai Chi
Richard Layzell
Pop Choir, Beginner to Band
Richard Lewis
Mindful Mosaics
Julie Norburn
This is Your Life
Amanda Smyth
SUP Yoga & Mindful Morning Yoga
Emma Spencer-Goodier
The Joy of Salsa
Anna Poulkari
Kayaking
Alexandra Massey
Improvisation For Creativity
Liam Brennan
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
22 Aug - 29 Aug 2026
7 Nights (AT6-26)
Performance Art and Improvisation
Richard Layzell
Sound, Connection, & Singing
David Ashley
Mindful Mosaics
Julie Norburn
SUP Yoga & Mindful Morning Yoga
Emma Spencer-Goodier
Relationships
Ari Badaines
Explorative Writing
Kylie Fitzpatrick
Kayaking
Mary Jelliffe
The Joy of Salsa
Anna Poulkari
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
29 Aug - 11 Sep 2026
13 Nights (AT7-26)
Comedy & Creativity
Logan Murray
Music & Singing
Paula Thomas
Radiant Energy Yoga
Marina Sossi
The Joy of Salsa
Anna Poulkari
Weaving By The Sea
Theresa Sundt
Astronomy: The Wonders of Space
Rita Roushdy
Kayaking
Mary Jelliffe
Your Story On The Page
Diane Connell
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
12 Sep - 19 Sep 2026
7 Nights (AT8-26)
How To Build A Story
Diane Connell
Music & Singing
Paula Thomas
Radiant Energy Yoga
Marina Sossi
The Joy of Salsa
Anna Poulkari
Working with Dreams
Michael Eales
Collage
Libby Esler
Kayaking
Mark Gunston
Comedy Improvisation
Kate Smurthwaite
The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight
25 Sep - 27 Sep 2026
2 Nights (GR6)
Family Constellations Weekend
John Harris
The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight
09 Oct - 11 Oct 2026
2 Nights (GR7)
Writing From Life Weekend
Nick Barlay
The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight
23 Oct - 25 Oct 2026
2 Nights (GR8)
The Art of Colour Weekend
Theresa Sundt
The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight
06 Nov - 08 Nov 2026
2 Nights (GR9)