Retreat Beachclub (Adult & Active Family)

Retreat Beachclub sits amongst the hillsides of the Greek mainland, close to the pretty harbour town of Sivota. Around every corner, the breath-taking, panoramic views across the Ionian Sea are revealed in their full glory, as the rooms, bar and restaurant are perched high above a sheltered bay and an array of beaches.

We have a new format at the Retreat Beachclub, designed with Active Families and Adults in mind. There are new facilities galore and an exciting activity programme that plays to the strengths of this ever-popular beachclub for you to enjoy. The Neilson team will be running the watersports, cycling, tennis and fitness programme, whilst our partners, Powered by Playitas, run the hotel and hospitality side.

The beachclub has equipment for children aged eight and over so they can enjoy the activities with their families, be it tennis rackets or paddles for smaller hands, or bikes for shorter legs, we will be able to get you all active together! We also have family sessions for children aged eight and over to enjoy with their families, whilst those aged 13 and over can join in with any group tuition they prefer.

We're taking fitness to the next level with facilities that are unparalleled across our beachclub programme. There’s a superb, fully-equipped air-conditioned gym and studio, outdoor functional fitness area, outdoor yoga platform and a shaded amphitheatre for group classes. We’ll be making the most of these facilities with up to 15 classes per day including yoga, interval training, spin and TRX.

Fitness takes centre stage with a brand new fitness focus offering something for everyone, from those starting their fitness journey to gym regulars and competitive athletes. The air-conditioned custom-built gym and indoor fitness studio is spacious and equipped to Olympic training standards with weight machines, free weights, cardio machines and a stretch/relax area.

Fitness fans will love the outdoor area with all the kit you'll need for your workout of the day. Including kettlebells, barbells, battle ropes and plyometric boxes. If you want to work hard, we’ve got everything you need right here.

Functional Fitness: Plyometric boxes, weightlifting bars and bumper plates, technique bars, dumbbells, kettlebells, skipping ropes, medicine balls, battle ropes, hurdles, gym rings, climbing rope and assault bikes.

The Retreat is one of our best clubs for biking. There's rocky tracks, green valleys, steep climbs, wonderful views, coastal tracks and technical single track – something for just about everybody. If road riding is your thing, there are some great long rides, how does 80km of rolling coastal road with inland climbs and long descents to Parga and back sound?

There are three tennis courts with plenty of inclusive coaching from the tennis team for all abilities and free play too. The three padel courts are brand new, play is mainly in doubles format and the whole court is used, meaning that the ball is always in play. The rules are broadly the same as tennis and groups of mixed age and abilities can easily play together. Organised padel sessions with one of our coaches are included in the cost of your holiday, but there is a small supplement for free play sessions. There is also a multisport court for basketball and 5-a-side football. We provide a selection of adult and child rackets from Babolat.

This is one of our most popular beachclubs for water skiing and wakeboarding and it's easy to see why. The bay is sheltered, and the water is nice and flat, so there's no excuse not to get out there and give it a go. Whether it’s your first time or your 100th time we’ll make sure you get the most from your time behind the boat.

The Retreat Beachclub is a perfect teaching and learning environment, and we will be offering our own paddle tuition sessions throughout the week. Kayakers and paddle boarders will love exploring the small offshore islands, caves and rocky coastline.

The typical wind force ranges from 1-2 all season, with calm waters most of the time - perfect for paddle sports, water skiing and wakeboarding.

There are several dining and drinking spaces including a new alfresco area to the restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious meal while soaking up the sea views. As with all other areas of the beachclub, the views from the restaurant and pool bar are lovely. The pool bar is a good meeting point and is always a hive of activity with people chatting about the day over a coffee, cocktail or beer.

New at the Retreat we have flexible dining. You choose the board basis to suit you with half board (breakfast and lunch) and full board available. Full board is available for a supplement of £95 per week for 15 years and over and £45 per week for 2-14 years. Whichever you choose you'll find locally sourced produce focussing on Mediterranean classics and plenty of it too.

The rooms are light and bright, all have a balcony or terrace and most have great views over the Ionian Sea. Garden rooms are shady and peaceful, while hotel rooms are located closer to the restaurant. There are also some premium rooms; built recently, they have a contemporary design with modern furnishings.

Choose from twin, double, triple, family or interconnecting rooms. Each has a shower, air conditioning, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, TV, safe, hairdryer and beach towels. There is free Wi-Fi in the public areas and in most of the rooms.

Tourist taxes are payable by you when you check out of your beachclub accommodation. Charges vary by destination and are currently between €1.50- €4 per room per night (prices correct as of August 2019 and subject to change). Taxes for children are age-dependent. To find out the most up to date tourist taxes for this beachclub please contact us.

Families, especially those with older children will love the sports facilities. Sporty kids will enjoy the watersports, cycling and fitness. Older teens will enjoy the low-key town of Sivota.

We’ve moved away from the usual range of children's clubs, lunchtime and evening care at Retreat Beachclub. Instead, there’s a focus on activities for families to do together. Our activity team will organise a jam-packed programme of family-friendly paddle board, kayak, cycling and tennis sessions for you and your children to enjoy with each other. We will be providing equipment suitable for children aged eight and over so that they can join you on the tennis courts, paddle boards and bikes; while children aged 13 and over can join the adult teaching sessions.

If you love to get active together as a family or don't mind taking time out from the activities to enjoy some downtime with the kids, then this is the place for you.

There are lots of steps at the Retreat, so bear this in mind if you're travelling with babies and toddlers. The beaches are sandy, and children will love the warm, shallow water. There's also a good choice of rooms for families, including interconnecting and premium rooms.

You'll love this lovely part of mainland Greece. The small village of Sivota is a 10-minute walk (heading home is uphill, so may take a little longer!). There's a laid back atmosphere with a great choice of bars and restaurants. Take a walk along the harbour front where you'll see visiting yachts and the local fishing boats bobbing about.

Hotel and flights

• Direct flights
• Coach transfer (1hr 15mins)
• Beachclub accommodation (151 rooms of which we have 61)
• Wi-Fi in public areas and most rooms
• Beach towels
• Tea and coffee making facilities