Skyros, the 'first and still the best' alternative holiday, offers a wide range of activities on the beautiful Greek island of Skyros. Choose from martial arts, survival skills, abseiling, trapeze, windsurfing, art, yoga, comedy improvisation, music and much more. Try something new, meet a variety of interesting people and enjoy the delicious Mediterranean meals. www.skyros.com

Activities and courses are held outdoors on beautiful stone terraces in the pine forest, next to the sea. Guests have a choice of up to three different activities each day. There is always plenty of time to swim, sunbathe, walk in the forest and enjoy the tranquility of the bay.

The Atsitsa community of up to 100 people at a time is friendly and bursting with life. Evenings include parties, lively discussions and spontaneous, often hilarious, events. Atsitsa has its own bar where guests can enjoy cool drinks, watch the magnificent sunsets over the sea and dance the night away. Guests meet an interesting mix of people and often make friends for life.

Accommodation is only moments from the sea, surrounded by a magnificent pine forest. Guests live simply but comfortably, close to nature in rustic huts situated amongst lush gardens, shaded by pine and fruit trees. Some stay in the charming stone villa opposite the bay.

Holidays run throughout June, July, August and September. Prices start from £645 and include twin shared accommodation, courses and activities, and three delicious buffets each day. Single upgrades are available.

Atsitsa has a wonderful reputation for its cuisine in terms of both quality and quantity. The freshest ingredients are always used - locally sourced seasonal fruit and vegetables, cheeses and natural yoghurt, grains and pulses. Lunches are usually vegetarian and Mediterranean in style. Meat or fish are often served in the evenings.

'The atmosphere and company was exquisite. Courses are really life changing, food to die for ... Water sports are great, one has flexibility to chose and change the mix and make new friends. I will have to say without hesitation that this was the best holiday I had.' 2013 Atsitsa Bay participant.

'They have been the best holidays of my life, and each time I choose Skyros I know I will come home with the happiest of memories and new life skills.' 2013 Atsitsa Bay participant

'Brilliant. The courses I chose were a great balance; laughing and feeling free in Logan Murray's stand up comedy and more serious in-depth work in Dina Glouberman's life choices course. Great to do physical stuff, i.e. Mark Gunston's windsurfing and early morning yoga.' 2013 Atsitsa Bay participant

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Described by The Guardian as 'the first and still the best' alternative holiday, Skyros offers holidays in Greece, Cuba, Morocco, Venice, Nepal and the Isle of Wight (UK). Choose from a wide range of courses including yoga, windsurfing, trapeze, life coaching, creative writing, dance, art, music and more. Skyros attracts mostly solo and single travellers, with a third returning time and again - even after they have said that Skyros was the 'holiday of a lifetime'.