Luxury Sea-Front Yoga Week on Zakynthos, Greece

The estate sits directly on the sea among olive and cypress trees, with professionally designed private gardens, generous terraces and an infinity pool that looks out over the water. Guests have private sea access, so you can walk down and swim in the Ionian without leaving the property. There is also a natural sulfur bath on site. The villa is a short drive from the best spots on the island, and transport to activities is included.

A typical day starts at 07:00 with sunrise Vinyasa yoga, then breakfast at 08:30. From late morning until noon you have free time — the beach, a massage, or simply reading by the pool. Lunch is at 12:00, and at 14:00 the group heads out for island adventures. At 18:00 there are ceremonies and Yin yoga, followed by dinner at 20:00. The schedule repeats across the week, with the yacht day replacing the usual afternoon excursion.

Zakynthos itself is worth the trip. The island is rich in wildlife and flora, with fruit orchards and olive groves inland and famous blue caves along the coast. You can snorkel with the endangered Caretta Caretta sea turtles that nest on the south of the island, watch sunsets from the coastline, and — with luck — spot dolphins and monk seals. The water is so blue the horizon blends into the sky.

What sets this week apart from a standard yoga holiday is the setting: a private estate rather than a hotel, with the sea at the bottom of the garden and a heated whirlpool for the evenings. The yoga is taught in English and welcomes complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners — the retreat quotes T.K.V. Desikachar: "Anybody can breathe. Therefore anybody can practice yoga." The food is a genuine draw too, with a professional cook preparing organic Mediterranean dishes on site and vegan, sugar-free and gluten-free options built into the menu rather than added on request.

The retreat is run by its host at a private Nomadikas estate on Zakynthos, with Nomadikas providing the house and the sea in front of it. The estate is also available for private stays and future retreats. Airport transfers are not included, so you arrange your own transport from Zakynthos Airport; travel insurance is recommended.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at a sea-front villa on a private estate - Yoga sessions twice a day (Vinyasa and Yin) - Healthy fresh organic food - Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner - Fresh fruits, cold fresh water, tea and coffee - 1 whole day luxury yacht trip - Natural sulfur bath - Heated infinity pools and whirlpool - Transportation to activities - Beach towels

What's not included

- Airfare - Transfer from/to the airport - Alcoholic beverages - Lunch and dinner on day 8 - Travel insurance - Massages and other personal expenses