Retreat fact sheet, Q&As
Price includes:
Travel:
Flights are best booked in advance, if left, the price will increase. You need to fly to Athens, Greece. Ensure your flight is early in the day Saturday allowing you time to reach Poros or book a Friday night flight arriving early Saturday. I have taken this flight many times and it is fine. You arrive about 3am and stay in the airport a couple of hours before catching the 8am dolphin to Poros. For your return flight book a late afternoon or evening flight, allowing you time to return to Athens from the island.
You might want to try Expedia for your flights: https://www.expedia.co.uk/
Onwards from Athens there are different ways to reach Poros Island:
(Don’t worry about this now, I will help you and it can be booked later. I will keep in touch and remind you, with the links to book, nearer the time)
Arriving in Poros via boat: Take a taxi to Neorio Bay, Petros Taverna. This will take about 5 minutes.
Taxi or mini bus from Athens to Poros. The cost will depend on the number of passengers. A mini bus with 6 passengers will cost about 70 euros each. A taxi would be about 300 euros. If you want to explore this option, please get in touch and I will make enquiries. The journey will take about 2 and a half hours by road and is door to door.
Things to do in Poros:
FAQs:
Will the retreat include flights, transfers and meals?
No, the price includes:
Will there be towels in the accommodation?
Yes, towels are provided for the room. If you want a beach towel, please take your own.
Will there be a hair dryer in my room?
No.
Is there a fridge and cooking facilities in the room?
Yes, there is a fridge and basic cooking facilities in your room.
Will there be yoga mats?
Yes, yoga mats are provided. You will need your own yoga towel, this is placed on top of the mat as in warm weather, you can sweat and slip.
Here is a link: Yoga-Pilates-Towel
Are there any planned activities between classes?
Yes, there are some fabulous activities I can organise for you or you can just chill out relaxing on the beach or explore and enjoy the island. You will need spending money for activities and excursions.
What is the name of the accommodation and full address?
The accommodation will be in the Argiris studios, fondly known to the English clients as ‘The Green Shutters’. All rooms have balconies and overlook the sea. If this accommodation fills up, we can take rooms a little further down the bay. All have sea views and balconies.
http://www.poros.com.gr/studios-kaikas/index-en.htm
The address is:
Argiris Studios
POROS TRIZINIAS 18020
Poros
Poros, 18020
Greece
Please just ask if you have any further questions.
Price includes:
- Accommodation (apartment) with small kitchenette, air conditioning, outdoor space.
- Yoga class 8am – 9am
- Pilates class 6pm – 7pm
- Goody bag
Travel:
Flights are best booked in advance, if left, the price will increase. You need to fly to Athens, Greece. Ensure your flight is early in the day Saturday allowing you time to reach Poros or book a Friday night flight arriving early Saturday. I have taken this flight many times and it is fine. You arrive about 3am and stay in the airport a couple of hours before catching the 8am dolphin to Poros. For your return flight book a late afternoon or evening flight, allowing you time to return to Athens from the island.
You might want to try Expedia for your flights: https://www.expedia.co.uk/
Onwards from Athens there are different ways to reach Poros Island:
(Don’t worry about this now, I will help you and it can be booked later. I will keep in touch and remind you, with the links to book, nearer the time)
- Taxi to Piraeus – there are taxis just outside the airport. Will cost about 50 euros. The journey will take about an hour.
- Bus to Piraeus – X96 you pick up the bus outside the airport. Purchase ticket at kiosk, this will cost about 5 euros. Allow a good hour and a half to reach Piraeus. Depending on traffic.
- Fast boat: https://hellenicseaways.gr/en/routes/view/29/220
- Slow boat: http://www.ferries.gr/saronicferries/?gclid=CM6J89HkkM8CFSIz0wod_RAEAQ
Arriving in Poros via boat: Take a taxi to Neorio Bay, Petros Taverna. This will take about 5 minutes.
Taxi or mini bus from Athens to Poros. The cost will depend on the number of passengers. A mini bus with 6 passengers will cost about 70 euros each. A taxi would be about 300 euros. If you want to explore this option, please get in touch and I will make enquiries. The journey will take about 2 and a half hours by road and is door to door.
Things to do in Poros:
- Swimming, the sea is lovely and warm in September. The beach is directly outside the apartments, with some beautiful bays a short walk away.
- Water skiing, wake boarding, banana rides or rings. Excellent tuition on water sports.
- Boat trips around Poros Island can be booked.
- Walking and cycling, explore the island and explore Poros town.
- Exclusive traditional Greek cooking workshops and lunch at Petros Taverna.
- Eat! There are so many fantastic tavernas and one of the very best is Petros where we will be enjoying our Yoga and Pilates.
- Explore nearby islands. There are many places to visit that are a short boat ride away. Tickets can be purchased in town.
- Massage and beauty treatments are available to book.
- Visit 'In the land of the wolf' -horse spirit and active life, Devils Bridge hiking, Methana Volcano hiking and more.
- Relax, read and meditate any time you want to.
FAQs:
Will the retreat include flights, transfers and meals?
No, the price includes:
- Morning Yoga class 8-9am and early evening Pilates class 6-7pm
- 7 nights accommodation (small apartment bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and balcony)
- Goody bag
Will there be towels in the accommodation?
Yes, towels are provided for the room. If you want a beach towel, please take your own.
Will there be a hair dryer in my room?
No.
Is there a fridge and cooking facilities in the room?
Yes, there is a fridge and basic cooking facilities in your room.
Will there be yoga mats?
Yes, yoga mats are provided. You will need your own yoga towel, this is placed on top of the mat as in warm weather, you can sweat and slip.
Here is a link: Yoga-Pilates-Towel
Are there any planned activities between classes?
Yes, there are some fabulous activities I can organise for you or you can just chill out relaxing on the beach or explore and enjoy the island. You will need spending money for activities and excursions.
What is the name of the accommodation and full address?
The accommodation will be in the Argiris studios, fondly known to the English clients as ‘The Green Shutters’. All rooms have balconies and overlook the sea. If this accommodation fills up, we can take rooms a little further down the bay. All have sea views and balconies.
http://www.poros.com.gr/studios-kaikas/index-en.htm
The address is:
Argiris Studios
POROS TRIZINIAS 18020
Poros
Poros, 18020
Greece
Please just ask if you have any further questions.