Cycladic Retreat 2025

Retreat days follow a fluid schedule, allowing you to truly find your own island pace.
Days will begin with mindful movement and meditation, followed by a delicious brunch of locally sourced produce.
Afternoons are yours to enjoy. Sea swims, beach time, cycling or
walking around the island - simply find your own rhythm. One
afternoon throughout the week we’ll have a group boat trip to Kato Koufonisia to explore untouched bays
We’ll unwind into evenings with a yin/restorative practice and guided yoga nidra, before eating either at a local taverna or at the villa.

Koufonisia does not have an airport, but is served by ferries from other Cycladic Islands.
The nearest islands with direct flights from the UK and Europe are Mykonos (1h20 ferry) and Santorini (1h55 ferry).
Other airports that you can use are Paros (1h40 ferry) or Naxos
(45min ferry), with a connecting flight from Athens.
Athens offers a ferry route to Koufonisia, but it is significantly
longer (5 hours)
Ferry times :
Mykonos : depart 11:10, arrive 12:30
Santorini : depart 12:50, arrive 14:45
Paros : depart 12:30, arrive 14:10
Naxos : depart 11:50, arrive 12:30 or depart 13:25, arrive 14:10
Athens : depart 09:00, arrive 14:10
Upon arrival in Koufonisia, the team from Villa Asterope will pick you up for the short journey to Pori Bay.

Return ferries on offer the opportunity to take an evening flight, or linger a little longer on neighbouring islands.
Return ferry times :
To Mykonos : depart 14:25, arrive 16:40
To Santorini : depart 12:40, arrive 14:40
To Paros : depart 14:25, arrive 15:45 or depart 16:10 arrive 17:50
To Naxos : depart 14:25, arrive 15:05, or depart 16:10 arrive 16:55
To Athens : depart 16:10, arrive 21:00

The Villa St Astra complex lends itself most perfectly to retreat. 2 spacious, luxury villas set above Finikas bay, offering a panoramic view of the island and the Aegean. The complex is a short walk from Koufonissi town and minutes walk from Finikas beach.

A comfortable mix of privacy and community, modern and traditional Greek furnishings, and comfortable and ambient rooms. Villas are equipped with kitchen facilities, en suite bathrooms, spa facilities, gym equipment and air conditioning.

Daily brunch, plus fruit and veg from the garden, teas and coffees

• 7 x nights accommodation - twin/double sharing or single room supplement
• 7 x brunches (local and even some homegrown produce), teas and coffees
• Pick-up from Koufonisia port
• Daily morning hatha yoga and meditation
• Daily evening yin or restorative yoga and yoga nidra
• Use of spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi)
• Sound bath
• Boat trip to Kato Koufonisia
• Free time to explore the island

What's Not Included

• Flights
• Ferry to Koufonisia
• Evening meals at local tavernas (or eating in at the villa)
• Optional extras - boat tours, bike hire, massage