Yoga & Sea Kayaking Holidays

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. The region of Sfakia is one of the largest and least densely populated municipalities on the island of Crete, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Sea Kayaking Holiday – Crete 2026

Duration: 7 days
Dates: 11–17 October 2026
Group size: Maximum 12 participants
Location: Agia Roumeli village, Sfakia region
Accommodation: Small apartments / B&B
Difficulty: Suitable for all levels
Price: €1,390 per person
(based on two people sharing a room, breakfast included)
Single room supplement: €120 for the full 6-night stay

📩 Booking

Please ideally use this booking form to submit your request, or email us at seakayakingcrete@gmail.com and include your height, weight, age, and kayaking experience (if any).

⚠️ Important kayak notice
Once the trip begins, it is not possible to change or add kayaks. All kayaks are stored in our warehouse, located 1.5 hours by ferry from Agia Roumeli, followed by 2.5 hours of mountain driving each way. For this reason, kayak selection must be finalized in advance.

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🧘 Yoga with Julie Anderson

Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher

For yoga-specific questions, contact Julie directly at 📧 yogaontay@gmail.com.

Julie is a highly trained and experienced Iyengar yoga teacher, currently running classes and workshops at Yoga on Tay in Scotland. She has been teaching for 29 years and has trained extensively with the Iyengar family in India. Julie is a certified Assessor, Teacher Trainer, and Mentor with Iyengar Yoga UK.

Yoga sessions are suitable for complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike and are offered as a progressive course throughout the week, starting in the late afternoon on arrival day and finishing with a morning session before the final kayaking day.

Julie adapts postures and sequences to individual needs, focusing on preparing the body for kayaking, releasing post-activity aches, improving strength and postural awareness, developing flexibility, balancing energy through breathing, and deepening your yoga practice.

🕉️ Daily Yoga Practice

Morning and early-evening yoga sessions are offered daily. The warm Cretan climate helps make poses more accessible and enjoyable. Julie and Stelios work closely together to ensure the yoga and kayaking schedules are fully complementary and weather-aware.

Enjoy-Crete provides a basic yoga kit, including a mat, belts, blocks, bricks, and a blanket.

“As both a kayaker and yogi, I am delighted to return to Crete again in 2026 to co-host this special retreat.”
— Julie Anderson

🛶 Sea Kayaking with Stelios & Enjoy-Crete

Meet Stelios – our sea kayaking guide

Stelios has been coaching and guiding in Crete for over 14 years, trained by world-renowned instructors. Between yoga sessions, participants can enjoy coached sea kayaking, guided paddling trips in the Sfakia region, group splitting based on skill level, deep-water rescue practice, as well as optional hiking and snorkeling.

Experienced paddlers may take part in advanced techniques, longer crossings, rolling and rescue practice, and exploration of Crete’s dramatic southern coastline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the meeting point?

From Chania city or Chania airport, check the KTEL bus schedules for the route Chania → Chora Sfakion. We will meet you at Chora Sfakion (final stop) and continue together by ferry (approx. 1.5 hours) to Agia Roumeli.

Alternatively, we recommend Nikos’ taxi service, based in Chora Sfakion (search on Google). A rental car is not required, as Agia Roumeli has no road access and lies within Samaria National Park.

I am an experienced paddler — can I paddle independently?

Yes, provided you have reliable self-rescue skills, such as rolling or assisted recovery. Safety standards apply to all participants.

Is food included?

Yes. Daily breakfast and one group dinner on the final day are included. All other meals are optional and at your own discretion.

Can I hike the Samaria Gorge?

Absolutely. The Samaria Gorge entrance is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from our accommodation in Agia Roumeli.

What kayaks are available?

Enjoy-Crete uses custom-built composite sea kayaks designed and built by Stelios (see 3kymia.gr). These kayaks are fast, stable, and beginner-friendly. We also offer tandem kayaks, Nigel Dennis and/or Valley Sea Kayaks, and carbon paddles.