Enjoy and relax with yoga and plenty of ocean views in Souda Bay (South Coast – Crete)

5.0 (2 Reviews) · Plakias, Greece
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Summary

Welcome to the southernmost point of Europe! We invite you to discover a place where “arriving” and “letting go” go hand in hand. For many years now, the Philoxenia Center has offered more than just a breathtaking view of some of the cleanest waters in the Mediterranean. In a warm, family-like atmosphere and with numerous hiking and excursion options, you’ll not only gain insight into the soul of Crete but also learn a great deal about yourself.

- Just a few minutes’ walk away, two beautiful pebble-sand beaches with crystal-clear water invite you to swim
- Extensive open program offerings 6 days a week, including yoga, meditation, hiking, and creative activities
- Delicious vegetarian Mediterranean dinners 5 days a week (vegan options available upon request)
- Relaxing massages available on-site, as well as excursions by bus, boat, or rental car
- Activities offered by external partners, such as horseback riding, water sports, and diving, available for a fee

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Creative Retreats, Yoga Retreats, Pilates, Hiking, Active Retreats, Detox Retreats, Meditation
Date
Available all year round
Language(s)
German
Place
Plakias, Greece
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Breakfast
Services
  • Participation in the open yoga and hiking program (5 days) (included)

  • Cretan breakfast buffet

  • 5 Cretan multi-course dinners (1 welcome dinner on the day of arrival, 3 dinners at the hotel, 1 dinner at a Greek tavern)

  • Numerous vacation seminars (for a fee)

  • Individual treatments, such as massages (for a fee)

  • Accommodation for two in a double room or single room (single room supplement) (included)

  • Daily Cretan breakfast buffet (included)

  • Welcome dinner on the day of arrival (included)

  • Shared transfer from/to Heraklion Airport (included 3 times on Saturdays at fixed times)

Accommodation

Das zwischen Palmen und vielen Pflanzen schön eingewachsene Hotel Souda Mare bietet 17 landestypische einfache Doppelzimmer an. Sie sind alle mit DU/WC ausgestattet und verfügen über Meerblick, Loggia oder Balkon (Klimaanlage ist vor Ort zubuchbar). Genießen Sie den grandiosen Panoramablick vom 1.Stock.

Free parking
Lobby
Terrace
Restaurant
Yoga deck

Rooms

  • Doppelzimmer
  • Doppelzimmer

Doppelzimmer

from $807 / person

Gästezimmer mit eigenem Bad und WC, sowie Balkon oder Terrasse.

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  • Einzelzimmer
  • Einzelzimmer

Einzelzimmer

from $900 / person

Gästezimmer mit eigenem Bad und WC, sowie Balkon oder Terrasse.

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Catering

In Crete, you’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast featuring local products on the terrace overlooking the sea. As a special highlight of your stay, you can look forward to five group dinners (1 welcome dinner on the day of arrival, 3 dinners at the hotel, and 1 dinner at a Greek taverna). You’ll get to know Cretan cuisine in a unique setting.

sequence

The program invites you to try new things and experiment, offering the opportunity for a personalized vacation in a small group of like-minded people.

The program is redesigned each week using the following elements, for example:

- Yoga
- Gentle physical exercises
- Mini Greek language course
- Open creative activities with paints and natural materials
- Greek fairy tales, myths, and anecdotes
- Meditations & mantra chanting
- Mindfulness exercises
- Relaxation and guided imagery
- A half-day hike
- Introduction to Greek dances

Arrival

Direct flights are available from the following departure airports:
Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Hanover, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dresden, Leipzig, Düsseldorf, Munich, Bremen, Cologne, Hamburg, Vienna, Geneva, Zurich.
We book flights to Heraklion at the current daily rate.
Arrival day: Saturday
Airport transfer to/from Heraklion Airport (travel time approx. 1.5–2 hours) is included in the price for 3 Saturdays at fixed times.

, 74060 Plakias, Kriti, Greece

5.0

2 Reviews

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I liked it very much. Beautiful, very clean apartment. The yoga and all other activities offered by Susanne and Christian were very varied, good and warmly led. The vegetarian food was very varied and simply delicious. Susanne and Christian are very good hosts who always tried to be there for all guests. Souda Beach is fantastic, the sea is clear and wonderful.

Mona Steffen

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Warm-hearted atmosphere, entertaining, good vibes :)

Joanna C

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Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 80% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 29 days before arrival, you will receive a 70% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 21 days before arrival, you will receive a 55% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 14 days before arrival, you will receive a 40% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 6 days before arrival, you will receive a 10% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Philoxenia Center in Crete:
April 18–July 11, 2026
August 15–August 29, 2026
September 12–November 7, 2026

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