Press
Skyros has been the subject of numerous features in the British and foreign press over the years. The very short extracts on this page represent only a tiny sample of the vast publicity given to an organisation, which does not even have a PR department.
10 of the best UK spas and well-being holidays. Mindfulness or wilderness, Isle of Wight. "Stay close to the beach at The Grange by the Sea, a Georgian country house in pretty Shanklin on a well-being weekend with Skyros Holidays. There are several new options for 2020. Wilderness Wellbeing Walks (6-8 March), led by Julia Gillick, promises to ignite a deeper connection with nature with guided hikes plus discussions exploring physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Or opt for an Art and Mindfulness break with artist Ignacio Lalanne (23-25 October), which delves into the therapeutic qualities of creating art and being in the present moment – no experience required."
"Maybe your goal for 2020 is to work on self-care and personal development. If so, there are some great courses available from Skyros… explore your potential and learn new skills, as well as relax and enjoy time with like-minded people."
December 2019
"Spending a week starting each day with a yoga lesson before breakfast, swimming and snorkelling in the bay, interspersed with kayaking, singing, painting or even abseiling with a group of like-minded people, I couldn’t imagine a more rejuvenating holiday."
September 2019
"For the active, yoga, kayaking and abseiling were on offer with experienced instructors. For the cerebral, two separate creative writing courses led by experienced published authors. For the artistic, a painting course; for the musical, a singing course along with ukulele strumming on the beach each morning. And for those wanting a journey of self-discovery, clowning and mindfulness were the natural choices…I’ve returned from Skyros with new friends, and new skills, raring to write a novel and determined to practice daily mindfulness. Skyros, I’ll be back."
August 2019
"You can try everything from yoga and dance to creative writing and stand-up comedy."
August 2019
"In Skyros, you can do everything from yoga, singing, dancing and writing, to abseiling, kayaking and windsurfing. Holidays from now until September 22 start at £745 per adult, based on twin-share accommodation, full board, and all activities. Take the children and you will get a 50 per cent discount on the adult price, which means once you add on the cost of flights to Athens (at present £233 with Wizz Air from Luton), a family of four pays just over £3,000."
June 2019
"Best for alternatives: Skyros. Telegraph Travel’s Sophie Butler recommends Atsitsa Bay, which offers yoga, sailing, life-coaching, music, sketching, painting, singing, dancing and various drop-in activities."
June 2019
"Get creative in Greece: Previous artistic experience isn’t essential on a summer course at the Skyros Centre on the Greek island of Skyros. The course is led by Ignacio Lalanne, who trained at London’s Central Saint Martins Art and Design College and is also a mindfulness teacher. Through painting and drawing, he encourages participants to relax their minds and to focus on the present. Daily yoga, music and singing sessions are also on offer."
May 2019
"Escape to an island with the Skyros retreats on the Isle of Wight. Located at The Grange B&B in delightful Shanklin, weekends include yoga, writing, life coaching, art, music and more. You can do as much or as little as you like, and there’s plenty of opportunity to take in the island’s natural beauty."
February 2019
The best activity holidays for 2019. "Now in its 41st year, the holiday company Skyros is going strong with activity breaks on the Isle of Wight and its original home, the Greek island of Skyros, where it runs two alternative holiday centres. Get active with a range of courses that include yoga, writing, singing, abseiling and windsurfing. Breaks can be at the Skyros Centre in the cobblestoned Old Town or by the sea in Atsitsa Bay, or guests can blend the two."
January 2019
"Solo travellers who fancy a bit of self-improvement should head to the Isle of Wight, and a four-day break at The Grange By The Sea in Shanklin. By day you’ll have singing, improv and life-coaching lessons; by night, there’s karaoke and a New Year’s Eve disco. The majority of participants are solo travellers."
December 2018