8 Day Yoga Holiday By The Beach In Crete With Authentic Greek Cuisine
1st June to 1st October 2026
@Crete, Greece
Join us for an all-inclusive week of yoga, eating great food, relaxing on the beach and experiencing the famous Greek hospitality and love of life!
It is said that Crete's greatest treasure is to be found in its cuisine. It is also blessed with breath-taking nature and gorgeous beaches. This magical island was also home to Europe's oldest civilization, a 4000-year-old cultural path that weaves its way to the present. This yoga holiday has been thoughtfully created to celebrate these great riches, and allow you to experience them first-hand. Combined with refreshing yoga classes and meditation sessions, you will leave feeling enriched, rejuvenated, and inspired.
HIGHLIGHTS
7 Nights Accommodation By The Beach
Daily Yoga Classes
Pranayama and Yoga Nidra Classes
5 Dinners Showcasing The Greek Mediterranean Diet
Daily Breakfast
Day Trip To Elafonisi Pink Beach
Trip to Therisos Gorge And Village
Free Recipe Booklet
YOGA & MEDITATION
You will start each day with a morning yoga class and there is a second yoga or meditation class every evening. Most classes will take place in the garden although some classes may be held in beautiful locations during excursions, such as the beach or in the olive groves. The style is predominately Hatha and Vinyasa, and the classes are suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. Pranayama and meditation will also be practiced.
FOOD AND DRINK
The Cretan diet is renowned for being significantly beneficial to human health and for contributing to the famous longevity of the Cretan people. Our resident chef will be preparing meals from the Cretan and Mediterranean diets using fresh, locally produced ingredients and organic wherever possible. Meals are served outdoors on the veranda. A picnic-style brunch may also be provided during some excursions. Snacks and drinks will be available outside meal times. We offer a vegetarian menu during the retreat with vegan alternatives for those who request them. Since the Mediterranean diet also consists of small servings of meat, fish and poultry, these may also be offered if there is demand from the guests. Separate utensils and equipment are used for the preparation of non-veg food. If you have any food restrictions or allergies then please let us know in advance. You will have many opportunities to taste and learn about the delicious and healthy Cretan and Greek diets and the Mediterranean diet in general. The meals provided in the villa will showcase traditional recipes from the region. Furthermore, we offer a recipe booklet so you can enjoy some of these tasty and healthy dishes when you are back home.
LOCATION
This season the retreat remains in our location by the beach. Agia Marina is a beautiful coastal resort in northwest Crete with a long sandy beach and plenty of restaurants, shops and bars. It is strategically situated just a 15 minute drive or bus ride to Chania town. The villa is located in a quiet neighbourhood, with panoramic sea views to the north and views of the spectacular White Mountains to the south. The area is well serviced by public transport and there is ample free parking outside the villa if you decide to hire a car. If you would like to explore the island during your stay, the accommodation provides convenient access by road to the beaches and villages of the west and south coasts, as well as the town of Chania and other towns and beaches on the north coast. The beach is just a 5 minute walk away as are a wide variety of restaurants, supermarkets, shops and bars. If you are looking for traditional flavours, handmade, local cheese and wine are available to buy in the area as well as olive oil and olives, honey and wild herbs. Everything you might need or desire is literally just a short walk away!
ACCOMMODATION
The villa is a two-storey building, with stunning views of the sea and the mountains. On the top floor is a large two bedroom apartment which is where the retreat guests will stay. A garden surrounds the property. The apartment has its own entrance and includes two double bedrooms, a large living room, a spacious balcony with panoramic sea views, a kitchen, a private bathroom, and two WCs. The kitchen is fully equipped and all bedding and towels are provided. Coffee, tea and drinking water are always available. The intention is to convey a hospitable home-stay environment while enjoying the privacy of your own accommodation. Your hosts will always be at hand to assist you with your needs and provide useful and interesting information for your stay. To keep the retreat cosy and intimate, and to ensure that full individual attention can be given during classes, there is a limit of 4 guests at any time.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
The villa is easily reached by both Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Heraklion International Airport (HER), although Chania Airport is much closer being only 25 minutes away, whereas Heraklion airport is around a two hour drive away or 3-4 hours by bus. A ferry from Athens to the Port of Souda in Chania is another option. If you decide to rent a car to explore the island, you can arrange to collect it at the airport when you arrive and drop it off at the airport when you leave. We can help you organize this if you require it. If any guests are interested in sharing a car with other guests then just let us know and we can connect you. If you decide not to hire a car then the best way to arrive to the villa would be by taxi. We can help to connect guests arriving at the same airport who would like to share a taxi. If you need help arranging a taxi then please let us know. Alternatively there is a bus stop very near the villa which is well serviced by buses coming from Chania town.
Get in touch
Contact
blueplanetretreats@gmail.com