Sky Pilates and Yoga

The absolute highlight of the retreat was how beautifully organised and well-rounded the entire experience was. From the moment we arrived, everything ran seamlessly - a true testament to Alex's incredible experience and dedication. His Pilates classes were both challenging and accessible, always delivered with expert guidance and genuine encouragement. The daily yoga classes were equally grounding and energising, creating the perfect balance to start or end each day.

Beyond the classes, Alex thoughtfully arranged excursions that made the retreat truly unforgettable - from hiking scenic trails to a magical boat trip and wine tasting with stunning sunrise and sunset views over breathtaking Santorini. Every detail felt intentional, and every movement offered something special.

Beautiful location, really god classes and excursions! Really god organisation and schedule. So helpful and nice organiser!

Alex was absolutely fantastic. The villa where the retreat was was absolutely gorgeous. The week was well planned out with a mix of Pilates, yoga and hiking. Food was delicious. Highly recommend.

Alex war sehr kompetent & sehr herzlich & hilfsbereit für uns!

Auch organisierte er einige wunderbare Ausflüge & wir ALLE gemeinsam genossen es sehr!

Grosses Kompliment an Alex Estorel für die tollen Fitnessstunden und die gesamte Organisation während unseres Aufenthaltes. Wir hatten so viel Spaß!!! Danke🙏

Having never done a retreat before (have been into yoga for 6 months and never done Pilates) I was a little apprehensive, but wanted to go for it as Santorini had always been on my bucket list.

Turns out that Santorini was amazing, but no where near the best part. What a pleasure it was to spend a week with such an inclusive and interesting crowd. Alex was great bringing like minded, but people of different backgrounds together. Everyone was so interesting to spend time with (and hopefully to see some again in the future).

The yoga and Pilates were great, fun and at a good level for beginners and experienced.

What I think made it (after the people) was the structure in that, yes there was yoga and Pilates, and also some excursions (catamaran trip and hike to Oia is a must), but there was no pressure to do everything, and plenty of down/self time in there as well. Which meant exploring with new friends, feeling fit and chilling out in a great place, something that will definitely bring me back to a retreat, with Sky Pilates and Yoga retreats being at the top of my list.

I have never been keener to see both sunrise and sunset on the same day.

The resort was great, very spread out with lots of pools so you could be near people, or quiet. The top tip we discovered though as well was to stay in the resort, but after heading to Oia for the day, pay an entry fee to lounge at one of the luxury hotel pool bars there.

This one-week experience, highly curated by Alex in every single detail, is a must have for anyone looking for a blend of activities and relaxation in the beautiful Santorini.

The Pilates sessions are best in class, not only highly effective but also very enjoyable, and so the Yoga classes, open to all levels of ability.

In-between classes there is a rich program of activities, for a full immersion into the wonders of the island: a morning hike to the town of Oia, a delicious wine tasting at a local winery, a sailing excursion with snorkeling in the hot springs, and much more...

Alex is the 'architect' of this fabulous retreat. Not only is he a great communicator, a talented instructor, and an excellent host, but also he creates very positive group dynamics throughout the entire holiday. Everybody feels welcome and special, and really looks forward to the different activities for the fun that comes from sharing them with the others.

Thanks for the boost of energy and see you next year!

Kompetente Lehrer

Professionelle Ausstattung

Das Essen war himmlisch

Gut gewählte schöne Ausflüge

Angenehme Gruppengrösse

Ich war in der Nachbarvilla untergebracht und kam so in den Genuss des doppelten Vergnügens weil ich mich an beiden Orten aufhalten durfte.

It was such a fantastic experience, I travelled on my own and met so many great people. The yoga and Pilates was well organised, along with the excursions. Alex was a charismatic and fantastic retreat organiser and I’d highly recommend this trip. It catered well to people of all levels, pushing those who needed it, and teaching the form and structure to those new to everything.

The entire experience was excellent.

The yoga and pilates classes were really good, adapted to the level of people in the room. I liked the classes were all an hour or under, which was enough for me and the whole group. The resort was nicely located and it had all the essentials.

The whole retreat was fantastic - from the warm welcome at the airport, the comfortable accommodation, the fantastic group to giggle with and care and attention throughout from Alex and Estrella. Alex is an excellent instructor and so knowledgeable about the island. Estrella is a marvellous chef - please writ e book with your recipes! The excursions were all great. Cannot wait to go back! Highly recommend, excellent value.

The retreat had the perfect balance between yoga & pilates classes, hiking and relaxing. Alex is a great instructor; he is very professional but also engaged and people oriented. I was new to pilates but that wasn't a problem at all. He explained all exercises very clear and he used sport psychology methods during his classes - which I found really helpful. On top of this, the food was fantastic!

All in all, I would definitely recommend this retreat to others and I will definitely come back again :-) Alex, Leo and Estrella, thanks so much for everything! It's been a real (re)TREAT ;-)

Expert training coupled with exquisite cuisine and exhilarating excursions made for an exceptional experience in an excellent setting. I would highly recommend Sky Retreats

I came away feeling exceptionally well and upbeat.

The most life enhancing holiday I’ve ever had . My first retreat and definitely not my last . I learned so much from Alex and Ashley I now need to find a better teacher back home .Lovely people ,beautiful peaceful place ,delicious food I can’t wait to return .

our group, instructors, excursions, and staff all wonderful!!

I loved everything about it. Wonderful instructors. Learned a lot of new things. The participants were amazing, kind and fun to be with. The food was incredible. The staff at hotel absolutely wonderful. Farm to table food. Everything was more than I ever imagined. 👍❤️

Fabulous classes, an excellent program with fun hikes as well as trips to the beach. Alejandro could not be any better at making your holiday truly awesome.

If you are looking for a relaxing week of healthy living, daily Pilates, lots of laughter and great outdoor excursions, all set in a gorgeous and most hospital environment, you just found your retreat!

I recently spent a week at Sky Retreats in Gran Canaria and just had the best time! Alex is not only a very talented, clear and entertaining Pilates instructor, he and his team create for an atmosphere that totally makes you feel home away from home. Rooms are comfy and attractively decorated, and daily breakfast and dinner are prepared and served with so much care and love, and all come with lots of home-made, healthy and very yummy dishes. Both are served in a cozy covered outdoor area, that provides for a great environment for eating, conversing and laughter. If you want, you can even bring your own wine (or stronger) to the table, while all the rest (coffee, tea, water, fruit) is perfectly taking care of. The villa itself is set in a beautiful two-floor lush garden with plenty of little corners to relax in or take a moment for yourself. The heated pool invites for a nice cool down or swim, and is surrounded by sun loungers perfect for some tanning or reading (beach towels are provided as well!). Throughout the week, Alex will take you on three beautiful and fun excursions to explore other parts of the island: a cute beach and fisherman village in the south (bring your swim suits!), and two hikes with stunning mountains views in the north/center of the island. I'll be back!!

Infectious enthusiasm, excellent teaching, great hotel, so much laughter.

The communication

Everything was even better than I had expected it to be!

Lovely people, peaceful place to stay and I enjoyed every single minute!

The balance of healthy exercise and food with the feeling of a relaxed holiday.

Very well organised by Alex and his team. The whole experience was superb.

I came away fitter and with a better understanding of Pilates and Yoga. I would throughly recommend this retreat. Overall excelent in every area.

The hotel were so friendly and made me feel special and nothing was too much trouble. Amazing food.

Thank you for the most amazingly relaxing and rejuvenating 8 days in Gran Canaria!! As this was my first retreat, I was dubious to how beneficial a retreat could be. After arriving at the beautiful villa, I felt instantly at ease and began to relax. I left the retreat as a different (and much relaxed) person.

I was lucky to be with an amazing group of people who really made my week. What an inspiring group of women I got to share this experience with!

Also Alex; thank you for being a wonderful host and showing us areas of the island I never would have ventured to myself. As a pilates novice, you were encouraging and really helped us all improve during our stay. Also thank you to Nayra for providing us with the most amazing yoga classes. You are a wonderful, inspirational person and I loved being in your presence. Your Yin classes and guided meditations were beautiful.

I'm going to miss my writing chair at the bottom of the garden! I hope to see you all again shortly!

I have absolutley enjoyed the retreat and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a beautiful place to practice yoga and/or pilates. Alejandro and Nayra are amazing instructors ready to answer any questions, help you and quide you. Also activities were fun. If you are an active person there are ways and time to explore the island in between the practices, but also if you live a busy life and are looking just to relax, you can spend some peace and quiet time by the pool or the beach, which is a walking distance from the resort. Money worth spent

The organised excursions were fabulous and the classes were fun. It was great having a timetable.

The place is positioned at the foot a hill that inspires tranquility and beauty. The hotel is clean and welcoming, with a pool larger than I have seen in any island-styled hotels. The instructors--Alex Estornel and Nayra Gomez--were some of the best I have every had!! Their knowledge, attitude, generosity and positive outlook made for a most satisfying and enjoyable retreat. I learned quite a bit about pilates, and also practiced yoga in the way that yoga must be practiced: with flowing ease and a clear mind. One more thing: the cooking at this hotel is nothing short of exceptional. It is said that one can enjoy the best dinners ever here and I believe it 100%. I could not wait to have breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. Superb preparation, superb ingredients, superb taste. Thank you to the organizers and the hotel's personnel who made our stay so special! PS I can't wait to return here AND go to a retreat with Alex and Nayra in Grand Canaries where they are based out of....

The island of Santorini is absolutely beautiful and the location of the retreat was perfectly located close to Oia. The Pelagos is a peaceful and charming place, and the food was amazing. The yoga classes were not as challenging as I'm used to but perfect for some in our group who were new to yoga. Since I was new to Pilates, those classes were challenging for me and a nice complement to easier yoga classes. I also really enjoyed the group of people who attended as well as Alex and Nayra.

Pilates sessions fantastic Alex is an excellent teacher

Staff very friendly at the hotel, a relaxed environment

Well, where do I start? I had such a fun week on the retreat in Santorini. I loved the yoga and pilates programme. As a newly qualified instructor, it was a great experience where I learnt so much and came away feeling really enthusiastic about my future in Pilates. Not only that, it challenged me on a personal level. But the emphasis of this retreat was not just on fitness and health, but on having an actual holiday. So if you weren't up to attending a class or would miss one because you were touring the island, then the instructors understood completely. This helped to create the relaxed atmosphere on the retreat where people bonded and made friends easily. And if that wasn't enough, Alex had arranged a walking tour into Oia, a catamaran cruise and and a trip to ancient Thera via quad bikes. So we got to see the real Santorini too! So thank you to the team at Sky for a wonderful week and a great choice of hotel. I hope to see you again soon!

L'hôtel, le site, les cours et les profs de pilate, les excursions, le groupe, l'ambiance, l'accueil et la serviabilité du personnel de l'hôtel, la nourriture

Quality and knowledge of Pilates instruction, location of site, excellent food and a really great group of people.

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean facilities and peaceful surroundings. Massages available.