CrossTraining and Yoga Fitness Holiday on the Mani Coast, Greece

Training happens outside. Pull-up rigs, squat racks and barbells sit under shading eucalyptus trees on the Mani coastline, with the Taygetos Mountain behind and the Messinian Gulf in front. Evening WODs run as the sun goes down over the water. The kit is not confined to the rig either — sea kayaks stand in for rowing ergs and mountain bikes for assault bikes on the Adventure & Fitness package.

Every package includes three hours of small-group coaching per week, capped at four people, so the coach can actually watch what you are doing. On top of that come the Fitness Unboxed sessions and WODs, and three yoga classes a week. The programme is rated 7 out of 10 for intensity on the Fitness Unboxed package and 8 out of 10 on the Adventure & Fitness package, and is open to beginners, advanced trainees and athletes — the programme is adjusted to the person.

The Adventure & Fitness week adds four outdoor excursions: a four-hour sea kayaking trip with a picnic, a long hike of four to five hours, a shorter hike of about two and a half hours, and a two-hour sunset bike tour. The surrounding trails climb into the mountains, and there is a recovery swim in the clear water of the Messinian Gulf when you need to cool off.

What separates this from a standard fitness camp is the flexibility. There are no set arrival dates — you find your own flights and come when you like, for as long as you like, any month of the year. You are matched with a personal travel assistant who is available 24/7 for the length of your stay, and the team connects you with other guests before you arrive.

The location is the Mani, an unspoilt region of the Peloponnese that most Greek island itineraries skip. The hotel sits at Kardamili, a village on the coast with beaches, a small town centre and mountain paths running straight out of it. Kalamata Airport is the arrival point, and the private round-trip transfer is included.

What's included

- Private accommodation of your choice for the length of your stay at Melitsina Village Hotel, Kardamili - Healthy breakfast buffet - 3 hours of small-group coaching per week (CrossTraining skills, max. 4 people) - Daily Fitness Unboxed sessions / WODs - 3 yoga classes per week - Private round-trip airport transfer from Kalamata Airport - Personal travel assistant available 24/7 - Travel insurance - Goodie bag - Adventure & Fitness package only: 1 sea kayaking excursion with picnic (4 hours) - Adventure & Fitness package only: 1 long hike (4–5 hours) - Adventure & Fitness package only: 1 short hike (2.5 hours) - Adventure & Fitness package only: 1 sunset bike tour (2 hours)

What's not included

- Flights to and from Kalamata - Meals other than the breakfast buffet - Additional personal training sessions (available as paid add-ons) - Massages and spa treatments (available as paid add-ons) - Personal expenses - Anything not listed as included