Hidden Gems of the Greek Islands
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the Greek Islands? Mykonos and Santorini? Most people think of those two islands when they think of Greece; most people only know about those two islands. I’m here to tell you that Greek islands are so much more than just Mykonos and Santorini.
Greek Figs
August is here, which means the juicest figs are ripe and ready to be enjoyed. Figs are a large part of the wonderful Greek diet. They have been apart of Greek culture and diet since ancient times.The fig tree and it's fruit have also been a part of several Greek...
Where you should travel in Greece based on your zodiac?
Have you ever wondered if you are traveling to the right place? Today, we are sharing with you the perfect destination in Greece based on your zodiac sign! Are you ready? ♈ Aries is an adventurous fire sign. So if you are an Aries, you will love the rock...
Discover Hidden Gems of Athens: The Athens Riviera
When you visit Greece, visiting or staying in the Athenian Riviera and touring with Athenian Riviera Tours (the sister company to Eyia Retreats) is a must!
The Athenian Riviera is rich in ancient history, culture, delicious dining, art, beautiful nature, good weather, and the most scenic turquoise coastline.
August 15th and Why It’s an Important Holiday in Greece
If you are in Greece on August 15th, you are in for a treat! It’s a very special day for the Greek people and the Greek Orthodox Church. This national holiday dedicated to the Dormition of Virgin Mary celebrates Mary’s death and her burial before rising to Heaven. Rather than it being a day of mourning and grief, Mary’s life and qualities are celebrated on the 15th of August
Why You Should Travel to Amorgos, Greece
Sparkling crystal clear blue waters, mountain cliffs falling into the sea, untouched beautiful nature… Amorgos, Greece will take your breath away. The island offers delicious and fresh local food, warm and friendly people, and breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.
Meet Eyia Retreats’ Founder, Katrina Paraskevopoulos
The Eyia Retreats concept originated when Kat knew that she wanted to find a way to combine her passion for sharing Greek culture and love of the beautiful sea with wellness and healing. She realized that hosting retreats would provide an opportunity to share with others the journey to peace, bliss and healing that she experienced in Greece.
Parocks Luxury Hotel + Spa in Paros, Greece Review
Paros, Greece is a unique and beautiful island in the Cyclades. Is it one of the more popular islands within its cluster, but for good reason. Paros is known for its incredible beaches, traditional villages, the yummiest local cheese and potatoes and picturesque town...
Reintroducing Eyia Retreats
In case we have not personally met yet, hello! We are Eyia Retreats! We are a boutique retreat and travel company that creates one of a kind retreats and custom travel itineraries that leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Our mission is to educate,...
How To Center Your Year Around Wellness
Happy 2025! Can you believe it?! We at Eyia Retreats are in awe of the passage of time and all that has come to be. We hope you had a lovely new year celebration and start to your 2025. If you want to center your year around wellness - we are with you! We want to...
10 Wellness Tips for the Holidays
If you aim for the perfect holiday season, you may be disappointed in the end. Set realistic expectations as well as goals. Make your goals S.M.A.R.T. – simple, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. You will go into the season with a clear head and come out of it feeling accomplished. Start with something small and set intentions for how you want to experience the holiday season.
Eyia Retreats’ Holiday Gift Guide – Our Favorite Gifts for the Wellness and Travel Minded Person
For the tea lover – Greek Superfoods Herbal Tea Blends. Our favorites are their best-sellers: Ikaria, Sleep, Calm, and Detox.
For the self-help junkie – “Ikigai” The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles.
The Best Time to Visit Greece
Greece is a magical country with beautiful landscapes, stunning nature, ancient history, and fun activities to do anytime of year you visit. Each season has pros and cons. We will provide you with a breakdown of each season, so you can decide when the best time to visit Greece is… for you!
Art of Living Well Retreat Recap
The Art of Living Well Retreat was a 6 night, 7 day travel and retreat experience in Greece. This retreat was a beautiful blend of culture, history, art, food and wellness. Our adventure began in lively, cosmopolitan Athens before retreating to the Peloponnese countryside to live among the olive groves in traditional and modern country houses that made us feel like we were returning home.
La Dolce Vita: A Luxury Wellness Retreat in Tuscany, Italy Recap
We lived la dolce vita, “the sweet life,” during this five night, six day day luxury wellness retreat in Tuscany, Italy where indulgence met rejuvenation in a beautiful spa resort in the Italian countryside. It was the perfect getaway—a beautiful chance for our retreats to reconnect with themselves and find ease, flow, and rejuvenation.
Make Magic Retreat in Paros, Greece Recap
We experienced magic for five nights and six days in Paros, Greece on the Make Magic Retreat. This retreat was created for our retreaters to escape the mundane routine and to experience something new to allow their business and life to bloom. This retreat was the real...
Connect Retreat in Serifos, Greece Recap
Connect Retreat was all about reconnecting and strengthening the connection between yourself and someone you care about. We all have that one person whom we crave more connection with and we all know that life is short and relationships are one of the most precious things we have in this world. This retreat was a beautiful time to reconnect, bond, laugh, and grow together in one of the most beautiful places on earth, the Greek Islands.
Ignite The Goddess Within Retreat Recap
Ignite The Goddess Within Retreat, a holistic wellness retreat for women, was about harnessing your innate goddess energy: the ability to let go of scarcity, perfectionism, and not enoughness and being able to believe you are enough to receive all the abundance around you in this life. It is letting go of limiting beliefs, fears, doubts, insecurities and rewiring your mind, body, and spirit to ignite the goddess within you.
5 Travel Necessities
Traveling is a privilege, it’s fun, and it’s adventurous. But let’s be real, it can also be stressful, overwhelming, and tiring. We do our best to take care of ourselves before, during, and after traveling so that we are feeling our best, or at least not our worst. We’ve learned a lot of the years and countless air miles, and we want to share with you. Here are five of our favorite travel necessities to help you live your best travel life.
Sole Dance + Yoga Retreat Recap
A few weeks ago a group of twelve women came together on the incredible island of Milos for the Sole Dance & Yoga Retreat. Why ‘sole’? By dancing and practicing yoga barefoot, you can ground and release your soul and inner spirit, emerging feeling more free and full of life.