8-Day Yoga and Hiking Wellness Escape in Corfu, Greece

Set on Corfu, the second largest of the Ionian Islands, this retreat makes the most of the island's Mediterranean climate and lush, green terrain. The venue itself is a brand-new, eco-conscious private estate, built to Green Key sustainability standards, and set on an organic farm that grows seasonal vegetables, olives, and their specialty, kumquats. You'll sleep in a choice of modern apartments or studios, and spend your days moving between the yoga shala, the pool, and the nearby beach, just a 10-minute walk away.

The retreat is run by Adventure Yogi, a company that started in the French Alps in 2007 and has since made yoga the heart of its holidays. Your hosts for the week are Michelle, who is the overall host and has shaped the retreat offering, and two facilitators, Louise and Claire, who lead the yoga sessions. Louise brings a background in Hatha Vinyasa Flow and a belief in slowing down to heal and find balance, while Claire, a former dance teacher, blends Ashtanga-based practice with pranayama and meditation, aiming to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of flexibility.

A typical day starts with a 1.5-hour yoga class in the open-sided shala, followed by a Greek-style breakfast by the pool. The afternoons are yours to explore. You can take the short walk to the beach for a sea swim, rent a SUP for a couple of hours, or join one of the group excursions. On one afternoon, you'll get a cooking lesson with the in-house chef, using produce picked from the garden. Another day, you'll visit Afiona village, perched up in the hills, and walk down to the jaw-dropping Porto Timoni bay. Evenings are about communal dinners, with five two-course plant-based evening meals served at the villa, and two nights left free to sample the local tavernas in Corfu town or the surrounding area.

What makes this retreat stand out is its combination of a beautiful, sustainable venue, a small group size (between 1 and 13 participants), and the flexible blend of yoga, hiking, and water activities. It's ideal for anyone who wants to be active but also values downtime, and who appreciates good food grown on site. The retreat is suitable for beginners and intermediate yoga practitioners, and while the hiking can be strenuous, it's optional.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in a private or shared apartment/studio - Airport pickup and drop-off (group transfer) - 2 x 1.5-hour yoga classes per day - 7 Greek-style breakfasts by the pool - 2 plant-based lunches - 5 x 2-course plant-based evening meals at the villa - Cooking lesson with the local chef - Excursion to Afiona village and Porto Timoni bay - 2 hours of stand-up paddleboard (SUP) hire - Free wifi - Use of pool, garden, and yoga shala - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - 2 evening meals out (to experience Corfu culture) - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Private transfers (if not on group times)