Eyia Retreats Holiday Gift Guide: Wellness and Greece Inspired Gifts
Welcome to our annual Holiday Gift Guide blog! The season of giving and receiving is here, so we have curated our favorite wellness and travel-inspired gifts that will bring a touch of Greece, wellness and travel to your holiday season. Whether you are shopping for a globe-trotting friend, a self-care queen or someone dreaming of a Greek island getaway, this list is filled with gifts that inspire rest, beauty and balance. We also have a few of our own Eyia creations so you can show off your Eyia love and carry a little reminder of Greece everywhere you go. Happy shopping and happy holiday season!
Eyia’s Favorite Restaurants in Athens, Greece
This blog post is not about the best restaurants in Athens, Greece – we will leave that job to Michelin. This is a list of restaurants in Athens that we at Eyia Retreats love. This is a curated list of our favorite restaurants in Athens to give you a variety of dining experiences with delicious food and fabulous concepts.
The Best Experiences Not to Miss in Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany is postcard-beautiful: rolling hills, rows of cypress trees, sun-drenched vineyards, medieval villages on hilltops and unbelievably delicious local food and wine. Tuscany is proud of its traditions, and there are many things not to miss in Tuscany. We at Eyia Retreats are proud to bring travel clients and host retreats in Tuscany – she never disappoints. We have traveled to Tuscany many times and have been taking notes so you can have the best time. Here are our “best experiences not to miss in Tuscany, Italy.”
Why Going on Retreat in Greece with Eyia Retreats Will Change Your Life
A retreat is more than just a vacation or getaway. It can help you cultivate feelings of inspiration by stepping into a new space, inviting inner calm by slowing down and enjoying the moment, and a return to clarity. By stepping away from the day-to-day routine of life, a retreat gives you permission to dream, let go of daily worries, believe in yourself, indulge in luxury and self-care and live your best life. A retreat creates the space where you can melt away all worries and leave you uplifted and ready to approach your life with a new lens. A retreat can change your life. That is why we at Eyia Retreats create life-changing retreats.
How to Experience Greek Coffee Culture Like the Greeks
To truly know what it means to be Greek is to experience Greek coffee culture. Everywhere you look – city, beach, mountains – and anytime of day – morning, afternoon, night – Greeks will be drinking their coffee. We will get into all the classic Greek coffees, but I want to start with the heart of Greek coffee culture: human connection.
Hidden Gems of the Dodecanese Islands, Greece
Every Greek island is beautiful in its own way and has something unique to offer. Of course, we at Eyia Retreats have our favorites – islands that have made us fall so deeply in love with them that we keep returning year after year. Here we share with you our favorite hidden gems in the Dodecanese Islands. Welcome to Eyia Retreats’ Hidden Gems of the Dodecanese Islands, Greece.
Greek Summer Packing Tips
If you are traveling to Greece in the summer, check out our Greek Summer Packing Tips so you can have the best experience in this magical country. Is there anything worse than having to spend hours in uncomfortable, painful, and just the plain wrong shoes?! The first...
Greek Island Hopping: The Best of the Cyclades
Every Greek island is beautiful in its own way and has something unique to offer. Here we share with you our favorite Greek islands in the Cyclades. Welcome to Eyia Retreats’ Greek Island Hopping Guide: Cyclades Edition!What are the Cyclades Islands? The Cyclades...
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...
Greek Retreat FAQs
Eyia Retreats hosts transformational retreats that can lead to deep nourishment, personal growth, and lasting memories. Are you considering going on a retreat? Do you have some questions you need answered before you take the leap and sign up for your retreat? Eyia Retreats is here to answer all of your retreat questions!
A Taste of Greece: Traditional Greek Food That Nourishes the Body and Soul
There is so much to talk about when it comes to Greek food. We cannot go over every dish as the list of delicious, healthy Greek meals is endless. Here we will share 10 traditional recipes that are easy to cook at home for one or for a big family.
The Ultimate Travel Planning Experience and Greece Itinerary with Eyia Retreats
Eyia Retreats’ services include custom travel planning and design for your dream vacation or retreat. That means we design your dream trip based specifically on your needs, desires, dreams, and hopes.
When is Greek Easter This Year and Popular Traditions
This year Greek Easter is Sunday, April 20th. If you have not experienced an Orthodox Easter in Greece then you have not truly experienced Greek culture. We will do our best to paint you a picture of Greek Orthodox Easter until you can experience it for yourself.
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 in Greece: The Meaning, Traditions and Celebrations of Greece’s Most Important Summer Holiday
If you are planning a wellness retreat or a luxury trip through Greece in August, there is one date you do not want to overlook: August 15th. Known as the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (Koimisis tis Theotokou), this sacred feast day is one of the most important religious holidays in Greece—second only to the Greek Orthodox Easter.
More than just a religious celebration, August 15th offers travelers a unique opportunity to experience authentic Greek culture, timeless traditions, heartfelt hospitality and joyful village festivals. Whether you are staying on a peaceful island, exploring a traditional mountain village or wandering through the city of Athens, you will witness a side of Greece that many visitors never experience.
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...