This exclusive yoga and kayaking vacation offers the best of our Crete sea kayaking with the addition of daily yoga practice in the mornings and evenings in the amazing area of Sfakia. Sfakia is one of the largest and least densely populated municipalities on the island of Crete, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
Duration: 7 days
Dates: 15-21 October 2024
Group size: Max 15 persons
Location: Ilingas beach, Sfakia (Google map location)
Accommodation: Small apartments B&B
Difficulty: Suitable for all levels
Price: 1300€ per person
Booking: By email at [email protected]
Yoga, with Julie Anderson
Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher
Yoga is planned every day of your stay for you to benefit most from a regular practice, whilst soaking up the warmth of Autumn in Crete.
As well as a late afternoon session on your day of arrival and a morning session on your day of departure yoga will be twice daily during your stay. The rhythm of the holiday will start with 2 hours of morning yoga, taken inside, while late afternoon yoga will be practised on the beach, for you to be more fully in touch with the elements of sand and sea while you practice.
Julie is very experienced in arranging sequences of yogasanas (poses) which help balance your energy and improve focus for you to fully enjoy your holiday along the beautiful coastline of Southern Crete each day. You can also expect to be introduced to some pranayama (breathing exercises) as part of your practice.
Julie has been teaching Iyengar yoga for 27 years and has trained with the Iyengar Family, in India, on many occasions. She currently runs classes and workshops from her studio in Scotland, Yoga on Tay, and is also a qualified Assessor, Teacher Trainer and Mentor with the professional body, Iyengar Yoga (UK).
Yoga is an intrinsic part of the joy of Julie’s life not just “on the mat” but also when playing with grandchildren and when out rock climbing, kayaking, skiing etc. People love her teaching, and we are delighted to have her as our guest teacher. She has taught several yoga holidays abroad in the past. This however, will be the first joint activity holiday and you can be assured that the yoga will be designed to complement your daytime activity whether it be kayaking or hiking.
Sea Kayaking with Enjoy-Crete
Between Yoga sessions we will offer to the group sea kayaking coaching sessions along with short trips in the magnificent area of Sfakia.
Depending the group skills and experience we will have the option to split the group if required to cover either longer distances or to cover different subjects in coaching.
At the end of your holidays you will be able to track and manoeuvrable the kayak and also to perform at least one deep water rescue.
In case of bad weather (too wavy/windy) we will try to hike instead of kayaking. There are several wonderful hikes in the area near to the sea or up to the mountains.
Sea kayaking is optional, if someone feels tired or wants to relax on the beach of course you are welcome to!
If you decide to stay on the beach you are welcome to borrow a snorkel to explore the underwater world.
Frequenty asked quEstions
How do I come to Ilingas hotel/beach (meeting point)?
By bus: From Chania city or the airport please check the bus timetable in the local bus company's web site called KTEL (click here). During summer months and up to October there is a bus that arrives early in the morning and usually another one that arrives mid day. Please check the link above as that has the most up to day information. Select the location (Chania or Chania airport) and for destination put Chora Sfakion in the search form.
By taxi: Check this web site to get an idea about prices. Nikos who operates the business is always flexible and is highly recommended.
By rental car: Yannis operates crete-car-rental.com web site and has great offers all year long. He is always there to help and is highly recommended as well! By car is the easiest way to arrive. From Chania town is about an hour and 15 minutes drive. From Heraklion airport about 2 hours. Yannis can arrange to give you the car directly in the airport. Get in touch with him or any other company that you might wish.
I don't want to rent a car and I'm flying in Heraklion airport. Is it possible for pick up?
We can arrange this for an extra fee. Please get in touch with us to discuss the options.
I'm an experienced sea kayaker, can I paddle instead of coaching?
Of course assuming you have a solid self rescue (either a roll or anything else).
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, you can pay us with your credit card when you arrive or before via a secure url.
Is food included in price?
Breakfast included in price plus one dinner the last day.
If we go hiking are transfers included?
Not but will try to keep them to minimum. Please allow about 10-20€ per person to cover transfers if needed.
What sea kayaks do you provide?
Stelios, the owner of Enjoy-Crete since 2020 is building his own composite sea kayaks (https://3kymia.gr) which perform superb in rough water but they are also very friendly for new paddlers. You will love them. Apart from those, we got tandems and a few from Nigel Dennis in case you are interested in along with carbon paddles.
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