Wellness vacations in Greece guide
It was the ancient Greeks who first linked wellness of mind to that of the body – and it’s the staff of Asclepius, the first Greek physician and the god of healing, wrapped in a snake, that is still the worldwide symbol for medicine. Since that time, the Mediterranean herbs, flowers and climate here have upheld a great healing tradition, and if you weren’t already convinced of the value of Greece’s natural bounty, look no further than its olive oil – known locally as ‘green gold’.
It’s little wonder that Greece is so well suited to wellbeing breaks. Its sunshine, seas and fragrant flora have been nourishing bodies and souls since before the time of Hippocrates. ![]()
Well-being vacations in Greece take you away from its busiest islands to peaceful clifftop retreats, into lush mountain pools and to tucked-away villages where local tavernas serve up traditional, home grown – and often vegetarian – food. Places where tourism is supporting, not destroying, local communities, with hosts who will guide you through the legends, wildlife and nature that surrounds you, and where you can’t help but to exhale a long, slow and oh-so-relaxing breath of thyme-scented air.
Our Greece wellness Vacations
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellnes Retreat in Greece by the sea
From
£850
7 days
ex flights
Nutritional food vacation in the Peloponnese
Cook to supercharge the metabolism and protect from illness.
From
£1295
7 days
ex flights
Health & wellbeing vacation in Greece
Health & Wellbeing Retreats on stunning Greek island.
From
£895 to £1595
7 days
ex flights
Greece yoga vacation
Yoga vacation by the sea in unspoilt Lefokastro Pelion Greece
From
£850 to £1485
7 days
ex flights
Writing courses in Greece
Learn from distinguished writers on an idyllic Greek island.
From
£895 to £1595
7 days
ex flights
Holistic vacation in Greece
Multi-activity community vacation on remote Skyros island.
From
£895 to £1645
7 days
ex flights
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We bought local produce direct from the farmer's market. We ate olives and had olive oil that was from their own olive grove and had the marmalade which was made from their own lemons and oranges.![]()
-Responsible Travel customer Karina Heavey
Tamara Warner, from our wellness and aromatherapy specialists, Tamsorellas, in the Peloponnese explains how she encourages guests to be prepared to challenge themselves as part of a therapeutic retreat: “About 4km from the house in the mountains there’s this wonderful archaeological site. It’s a beautiful, profound place, built on lay lines and with a 360° view. From there you can walk down to the river gorge and wade in up to your chest to explore the stalagmites and crystal-clear water in a cave. We recently had one lady with some mobility issues and she was very nervous about it. But we got into the water together and afterwards she said it was life changing. Another time I took a jog with a 72 year old guest – we jogged across the Olympia race track, it was just 200m, but according to some of the mythological tales describing the heroic feats of young men, you could almost imagine Achilles, Hector and Ajax flexing their muscles to compete there. It was a hugely poignant moment.”
Our top Greece wellness Vacation
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellnes Retreat in Greece by the sea
From
£850
7 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 24 Jun, 9 Sep
2023: 24 Jun, 9 Sep
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Best time to go on a wellness vacation in Greece
Searing summer heat does not a relaxing break make, so you’ll find most wellness retreats in Greece are timed for the milder (and less tourist-laden) spring and autumn months of April and May, and September and October. If you do travel in July and August, choose the coastal retreats along the Pelion Peninsula or the mountainous Peloponnese, where a cooling dip in a waterfall or sheltered bay offers a retreat from the afternoon heat. Don’t worry about the notorious Greek vacation crowds either – wellness retreats take you into the country’s quietest corners and you’ll be doing your bit to ease the pressure on the more popular – and crowded – islands. There are fewer options from November to March but some retreats do also offer winter stays, with log burners to keep you cosy during chilly nights.
Peloponnese Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
4
12
125
FEB
4
12
96
MAR
5
14
74
APR
8
17
49
MAY
11
22
27
JUN
15
26
14
JUL
17
29
10
AUG
17
29
11
SEP
15
26
28
OCT
11
22
99
NOV
8
17
127
DEC
6
13
155
Pippa Dale-Harris from our wellness and yoga specialists Dolphin’s Leap shares her advice on when to go on a wellness break in Greece: “You might have apricots and cherries in June, and apples, pears and quinces in September/October. For us seasonal produce is so important. September is also a great time of year for swimming – the water is at its warmest. But there’s something special about each month. The end of July to August is hot, but retreats will offer a different programme, starting earlier in the morning with lots of time off in the middle of the day. Our July retreat will be hottest – but there’s lots of shade around the property which is surrounded by forest and you can stop and swim whenever you want.”
More about Greece wellness
From the Pelion Peninsula and Peloponnese to tiny Ionian Islands best accessed by boat, read on for our tips on where to go on a wellness vacation in Greece.
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