Retreats in Greece

Retreats in Greece: islands and mainland

The retreat season follows the sun, from late spring to October. June and September are warm without the peak heat and crowds of July and August, when the meltemi, a strong dry northerly wind, also blows across the Aegean islands.

Islands differ more than their photos suggest. Corfu, in the Ionian Sea, is green and has direct flights from much of Europe; Crete is large enough for mountains and gorges as well as beaches; smaller islands such as Kos or Lesvos are quieter, and some need a connecting flight or a ferry.

A week is the usual shape here: 17 of the 25 retreats run seven or eight days. Programmes often pair yoga with the sea or the hills: paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming or walking old mule paths. 21 of the 25 programmes here start between $785 and $3,411 per person, and the median starting price is $1,155.

Length

4–23 days

Median length

8 days

Starting prices, per person

$785–$3,411 (21 of 25)

Median starting price

$1,155

Prices are converted from each host's currency at the European Central Bank reference rate of November 3, 2026.

Before you book

• Check ferry and flight connections for your dates; island schedules thin out outside summer.
• In July and August, ask about air conditioning and shade for outdoor classes.
• Confirm what is included: the room type, the meals and any boat trips or activities.

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