Active Crete

This vacation offers you the opportunity to walk in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt places of the Mediterranean but also to have enough time for other relaxing activities you choose yourself (swimming in the sea, reading a book by the hotel pool etc). The area of Kissamos in western Crete where our vacation takes place has many designated sites of the European Programme NATURA 2000, aiming to protect its rich natural heritage and to promote eco-tourism. Our walks leave only a green footprint as there is no need for private transport. Also they are rich in archaeological, historical, botanical and artistic features. They will take place in the hills, the valleys, the beaches, the ...Read more >

This Family Walking Vacation offers you the opportunity to relax in one of the most beautiful places of the Mediterranean, walking in a variety of Cretan landscapes but also having enough time for other activities you choose yourself (swimming in the sea, reading a book by the hotel pool etc). The vacation encourages families to enjoy sun, sea and beaches nearby but also to explore further afield. For example, walking through spectacular Deliana Gorge to admire the high canyon and see the Griffon vultures circling above or visiting the white coral beach and turquoise sea of Balos. There are additional activities you can build into your vacation. For example the whole family will enjoy a ...Read more >

This Family Vacation offers you the opportunity to relax in one of the most beautiful places of the Mediterranean, dipping into aspects of Cretan life but also having enough time for other activities you choose yourself (swimming in the sea, reading a book by the hotel pool etc). The vacation encourages families to enjoy sun, sea and beaches nearby but also to explore further afield. For example, walking through spectacular Deliana Gorge to admire the high canyon and see the Griffon vultures circling above or visit the white coral beach and turquoise sea of Elafonissi. for the children the highlight of the vacation will be a trip to Limnoupolis Water Park with its slides and exciting water ...Read more >

Enjoy five days of art with a like-minded group of individuals and a resident artist on this painting vacation in Crete. Budding painters are encouraged to bring their preferred mediums, but there’s a chance to try out traditional Cretan techniques too, including icon painting with tempera. Novices are welcome. This vacation is a great chance to share techniques and ideas, and get inspiration from fellow artists – and from your beautiful surroundings. You’ll sketch out in the open, in charming nearby villages, on the seashore down at the local bay, or in the studio. There’s lots of downtime – this is a vacation, after all. You can get involved in as many or as few of the activities as you ...Read more >

Crete Cultural Vacation offers you the opportunity to relax in one of the most beautiful places of the Mediterranean, dipping into aspects of Cretan life but also having enough time for other activities you choose yourself (swimming in the sea, reading a book by the hotel pool etc). The vacation encourages guests to enjoy activities like walking in typical Cretan landscape, (optional) cooking some Cretan dishes, learning about the ancient and modern skills of olive oil and wine production and more about the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet; to learn about Crean herbs. It includes a boat trip to the little island of Gramvousa and to the famous Balos beach; it also includes a tour ...Read more >

This is both a cultural and a walking vacation: an opportunity to visit some of the most important historical and architectural delights of Athens. The enchanting capital of Greece is the birthplace of western civilization; where democracy, the sciences, philosophy and the arts of theatre, sculpture and architecture were developed. Aspects of these can still be seen in some of the world's most impressive edifices. We will walk in the footsteps of the great wise men, like Socrates, Plato and St. Paul. The city is dominated by the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with 5th-century BC buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. Below the Northern side of the Acropolis is the picturesque ...Read more >

Welcome to rugged and beautiful northwest Crete, where one of the best ways to experience the island is on foot. This small group guided walking trip has just the right balance of walking and relaxation – after all, Crete’s beaches are legendary – so you’ll feel like you’ve got the most out of your vacation. You’re spending the week near the beachside town of Kissamos, about 40 minutes’ drive west of Chania. Northwest Crete is quieter and less visited than the east of the island, which is baffling, because it’s very beautiful. Every morning on this trip you’ll set off for a walk in the area in your small group. Your guide will tell you stories about the island, point out ancient ruins ...Read more >

A fantastic, relaxed, eight-day walking and painting vacation in Crete. This trip is for keen painters and novices alike – with a morning walk every day to get your creative juices flowing. You can participate as much or as little as you like. This trip is based in a locally-run hotel in Kissamos, on the northwest coast of Crete, with a studio complete with resident artist, and a pool. Enjoy the local area’s wonderful history. There are monasteries, Byzantine and Classical remains, and the odd cannonball left as evidence of the frequent Ottoman bombardments suffered by the island. Every day you’ll go on a morning walk into the Cretan countryside, using a local bus to get to and from ...Read more >

Spend a week relaxing and resetting in beautiful surroundings on this yoga and hiking vacation in Crete. There are daily walks and there’s twice-daily yoga in and around Kissamos, a small town in the north-west of the island by the sea. This is a relaxed vacation where you can participate as much or as little as you like. Crete is a Greek island with a serious amount of heritage and history. You’ll be stumbling over ruins from Venetian, Roman, Ancient Greek and Minoan civilisations – that is, when you’re not admiring wildflowers in the pretty natural landscapes. This is a Natura 2000 eco-protected area for a reason. Where will you hike today? After your morning yoga and meditation session, ...Read more >