Physical Activity

We will take a gentle stroll through the quiet back lanes of Skala to visit sites of the medieval and ancient Greek past. There are lovely countryside views from the base of Vigla hill. We follow an old roadway to arrive at the harbour, just in time to enjoy a […]

We will take a gentle stroll through the quiet back lanes of Skala to visit sites of the medieval and ancient Greek past. There are lovely countryside views from the base of Vigla hill. We follow an old roadway to arrive at the harbour, just in time to enjoy a […]

Join us for an hour of fun! Embrace your inner showgirl and learn a beginner friendly Burlesque routine! Totally suitable for all shapes, sizes and abilities, over 18 only. Love your body, feel amazing and laugh lots! About Fanny Flamingo’od (Debi) I’m 50+ and growing old disgracefully! Always loved Burlesque, […]

Join Esther for a revitalising Morning Workout on the beautiful beach in front of Avatara! Start your day with a combination of stretching and muscle strengthening to keep you energised and tension-free throughout the day. Esther comes with a wealth of experience as a professional sports instructor, having worked in […]

Join Esther for a revitalising Morning Workout on the beautiful beach in front of Avatara! Start your day with a combination of stretching and muscle strengthening to keep you energised and tension-free throughout the day. Esther comes with a wealth of experience as a professional sports instructor, having worked in […]

Join Esther for a revitalising Morning Workout on the beautiful beach in front of Avatara! Start your day with a combination of stretching and muscle strengthening to keep you energised and tension-free throughout the day.Esther comes with a wealth of experience as a professional sports instructor, having worked in the […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class.This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy“Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine.We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up.There will be some mats that […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class.This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy“Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine.We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up.There will be some mats that […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class.This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy“Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine.We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up.There will be some mats that […]

Laura lives in Skala Eressos, and is a qualified and experienced personal trainer with a special interest in martial arts. She runs L-FIT, a personal training and coaching business to help empower women and people from the LGBTQI+ community to feel confident and proud of who they are through fitness […]

This dance class is for total beginners and also for women with basic knowledge in African Dancing. Everybody is invited to join Esther, she is a dancing therapist of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Tanztherapie (DGT) and has studied African Dance since the age of 16 having been taught by Angelina […]

Vijnana (understanding from inside) is in many ways a continuation of the long tradition of Yoga. This practice connects even more between body and feelings. In Vijnana we are always aware of opposition in order to create a harmonious unit: To go up, go down. To go forward, shift back. […]

Good morning to every muscle, bone & tendon in your beautiful body. Using a gentle, flowing combination of yoga, animal flow, jiu-jitsu & meditation we will sweep away the night – and allow our minds & bodies to settle into the full presence and power of the day. All levels […]

This dance class is for total beginners and also for women with basic knowledge in African Dancing. Everybody is invited to join Esther, she is a dancing therapist of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Tanztherapie (DGT) and has studied African Dance since the age of 16 having been taught by Angelina […]

Sappho Women in association with Lesvos Ride (https://lesvosride.gr ) are offering an exceptional bike trip. Join your experienced guide Rebecca on this spectacular cycle across the old mountain road between Eressos and the picturesque seaside village of Sigri. Not for the faint hearted, this trail is tough! The road is rough, […]

Vijnana (understanding from inside) is in many ways a continuation of the long tradition of Yoga. This practice connects even more between body and feelings. In Vijnana we are always aware of opposition in order to create a harmonious unit: To go up, go down. To go forward, shift back. […]

Whether you’re Sam Kerr or Mary Earps, it doesn’t matter if you can barely dribble, come along to our renovated Papanikolis football pitch. Or if you prefer, come and be a supporter. We’ll make up teams from there or if you like, come along as a formed team of 5. […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class.This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy“Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine.We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up.There will be some mats that […]

Good morning to every muscle, bone & tendon in your beautiful body. Using a gentle, flowing combination of yoga, animal flow, jiu-jitsu & meditation we will sweep away the night – and allow our minds & bodies to settle into the full presence and power of the day. All levels […]

Laura lives in Skala Eressos, and is a qualified and experienced personal trainer with a special interest in martial arts. She runs L-FIT, a personal training and coaching business to help empower women and people from the LGBTQI+ community to feel confident and proud of who they are through fitness […]

Greek Dance Odyssey: A Journey Through Tradition and Expression with AgapiExperience a fusion of Greek traditional dances from various islands and the mainland, each with its unique style evoking different emotions and sensations.We will explore the tsamiko, originating from the mainland, with its warrior-like essence; the nisiotiko, hailing from the […]

Women Sacred Roots 2: Botanic Mythological Walk and Aphrodisiac Elixirs A guided botanic walk, where we will learn and sense the herbs, the plants, and the trees that grew in Sappho’s time. The Greek myths that manifest each plant’s individual qualities will be narrated to you. You will get to […]

The Dinner Walk takes us up to Eressos village!This walk is the easiest and has for some become a tradition in the festival. The track goes across Kampos, the “fertile valley”, on dirt roads to the lovely village of Eressos.At the beautiful village square a well-deserved Greek dinner wait for […]

Join us for a hike to Tavari and a little bit more of a challenging walk!Many women have asked us for this walk, and it became a success when we first did it in the festival 2021. It`s a lovely and a little bit more challenging walk.We walk from Skala […]

The Liota walk, a new favourite! A trip to a nearby village, Liota, where we park the car and start the circle walk. It will take us through olive groves and along the coastline high above the sea. We will pass the little village of Gavatas, where you can have a […]

Join us for 2 hours of fun! Embrace your inner showgirl and learn a beginner friendly Burlesque routine! Totally suitable for all shapes, sizes and abilities, over 18 only. Love your body, feel amazing and laugh lots! About Fanny Flamingo’od (Debi) I’m 50+ and growing old disgracefully! Always loved Burlesque, […]

Women Sacred Roots 1: Greek Love and Ecstatic Dances We will learn to dance traditional Greek love dances rooted in Sappho’s time. Ec-stasis in Greek means getting out of stagnancy and of our habitual pose in life. We will get to know the philosophy of ancient Greek feminine ecstatic dances […]

Join your experienced guide Rebecca for a scenic cycling adventure into the mountains between Eressos and Mesotopos, providing a perfect escape from the noise and hustle of Eressos, immersing you in the tranquility of the surrounding countryside. Our journey begins with a 6.7 km ride along the Mesotopos road before […]

Sappho Women in association with Lesvos Ride (https://lesvosride.gr ) are offering an exceptional bike trip. Join your experienced guides Rosie and Rebecca on this spectacular cycle ride on the tarmac road heading toward Mesotopos. We will follow the tarmac road which is lined with olive groves and traditional stone dwellings. […]

We will learn to dance traditional Greek love dances rooted in Sappho’s time. Ec-stasis in Greek means getting out of stagnancy and of our habitual pose in life.Getting to know the philosophy of ancient Greek feminine ecstatic dances, we will dance at the sunset on the beach. There are a total […]

Good morning to every muscle, bone & tendon in your beautiful body. Using a gentle, flowing combination of yoga, animal flow, jiu-jitsu & meditation we will sweep away the night – and allow our minds & bodies to settle into the full presence and power of the day. All levels […]

Good morning to every muscle, bone & tendon in your beautiful body. Using a gentle, flowing combination of yoga, animal flow, jiu-jitsu & meditation we will sweep away the night – and allow our minds & bodies to settle into the full presence and power of the day. All levels […]

Good morning to every muscle, bone & tendon in your beautiful body. Using a gentle, flowing combination of yoga, animal flow, jiu-jitsu & meditation we will sweep away the night – and allow our minds & bodies to settle into the full presence and power of the day. All levels […]

Whether you’re Megan Rapinoe or you can barely dribble, come along to our renovated Papanikolis football pitch. Or if you prefer, come and be a supporter.We’ll make up teams from there or if you like, come along as a formed team of 5.This is a friendly and fun activity.Cold beers […]

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kickboxing / self-defence workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions. Come to one or […]

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kickboxing / self-defence workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions.Come to one or all […]

Join Esther for a revitalising Morning Workout on the beautiful beach in front of Avatara! Start your day with a combination of stretching and muscle strengthening to keep you energised and tension-free throughout the day. Esther comes with a wealth of experience as a professional sports instructor, having worked in […]

Join Esther for a revitalising Morning Workout on the beautiful beach in front of Avatara! Start your day with a combination of stretching and muscle strengthening to keep you energised and tension-free throughout the day. Esther comes with a wealth of experience as a professional sports instructor, having worked in […]

Join Esther for a revitalising Morning Workout on the beautiful beach in front of Avatara! Start your day with a combination of stretching and muscle strengthening to keep you energised and tension-free throughout the day.Esther comes with a wealth of experience as a professional sports instructor, having worked in the […]

This dance class is for total beginners and also for women with basic knowledge in African Dancing. Everybody is invited to join Esther, she is a dancing therapist of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Tanztherapie (DGT) and has studied African Dance since the age of 16 having been taught by Angelina […]

This dance class is for total beginners and also for women with basic knowledge in African Dancing. Everybody is invited to join Esther, she is a dancing therapist of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Tanztherapie (DGT) and has studied African Dance since the age of 16 having been taught by Angelina […]

“Walking in the Traces of Sappho” If you want to know the herstory of lesvos there is only one guide. Tzeli … the author of the best selling Girls Guide to Lesvos and wonderful award winning film director of life in Lesvos and our own Herstory here. The festival is […]

“Walking in the Traces of Sappho” If you want to know the herstory of lesvos there is only one guide. Tzeli … the author of the best selling Girls Guide to Lesvos and wonderful award winning film director of life in Lesvos and our own Herstory here. The festival is […]

Gian has been living and teaching yoga in Eressos since 2009. Combing different yoga styles depending on the group and the students. In general, her classes are more energising and activating, like power yoga and yoga flow. There will be 2 different types of yoga on offer from Gian during […]

Gian has been living and teaching yoga in Eressos since 2009. Combing different yoga styles depending on the group and the students. In general, her classes are more energising and activating, like power yoga and yoga flow. There will be 2 different types of yoga on offer from Gian during […]

Gian has been living and teaching yoga in Eressos since 2009. Combing different yoga styles depending on the group and the students. In general, her classes are more energising and activating, like power yoga and yoga flow. There will be 2 different types of yoga on offer from Gian during […]

I look forward to offering a dancing class where we can explore and learn different types of dances and have fun. In my first class, we will move our bodies to the rhythm of Swing and Charleston. In the second class, we will get in touch with various traditional Greek […]

I look forward to offering a dancing class where we can explore and learn different types of dances and have fun. In my first class, we will move our bodies to the rhythm of Swing and Charleston. In the second class, we will get in touch with various traditional Greek […]

I look forward to offering a dancing class where we can explore and learn different types of dances and have fun. In my first class, we will move our bodies to the rhythm of Swing and Charleston. In the second class, we will get in touch with various traditional Greek […]

I look forward to offering a dancing class where we can explore and learn different types of dances and have fun. In my first class, we will move our bodies to the rhythm of Swing and Charleston. In the second class, we will get in touch with various traditional Greek […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy “Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine. We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up. There will […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy “Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine. We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up. There will […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy “Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine. We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up. There will […]

Many women have asked us for this walk, and it became a success when we first did it on the festival 2021. It`s a lovely and a little bit more challenging walk. We walk from Skala Eressos along the coastline, over the mountains passing the village of Crousos to Tavari […]

A Repeat Favourite! A half day trip with a walk on the north coastline of Lesvos A trip to a nearby village, Liota, where we park the car and start the circle walk. It will take us through olive groves and along the coastline high above the sea. We will […]

Dinner-walk to the lovely village of Eressos Join our popular walk, that for some has become a tradition on the festival. The track goes across Kampos, the “fertile valley”, to the village of Eressos where a well-deserved Greek dinner waiting for us at a local tavern on the beautiful village […]

Whether you’re Megan Rapinoe or you can barely dribble, come along to our newly renovated Papanikolis football pitch. Or if you prefer, come and be a supporter. We’ll make up teams from there or if you like, come along as a formed team of 5. This is a friendly and […]

Functional training program is a program that includes many exercises in order for your body to get stronger or recover from any harmness. In addition, it includes exercises that can get your body back to it’s shape. Standing up or lying down a circuit program of functional exercises will make […]

Functional training program is a program that includes many exercises in order for your body to get stronger or recover from any harmness. In addition, it includes exercises that can get your body back to it’s shape. Standing up or lying down a circuit program of functional exercises will make […]

Functional training program is a program that includes many exercises in order for your body to get stronger or recover from any harmness. In addition, it includes exercises that can get your body back to it’s shape. Standing up or lying down a circuit program of functional exercises will make […]

As a health, fitness and active life motivator Paraskevoula Glarou (also called V) will help you to exercise in the sea water and on the sand, by executing exercise programs such as aqua fitness and sand training. If you like to swim into the water, discover the power and strength […]

As a health, fitness and active life motivator Paraskevoula Glarou (also called V) will help you to exercise in the sea water and on the sand, by executing exercise programs such as aqua fitness and sand training. If you like to swim into the water, discover the power and strength […]

As a health, fitness and active life motivator Paraskevoula Glarou (also called V) will help you to exercise in the sea water and on the sand, by executing exercise programs such as aqua fitness and sand training. If you like to swim into the water, discover the power and strength […]

As a health, fitness and active life motivator Paraskevoula Glarou (also called V) will help you to exercise in the sea water and on the sand, by executing exercise programs such as aqua fitness and sand training. If you like to swim into the water, discover the power and strength […]

New local walk 2022 By the reservoir over the mountain to Eressos village On our way through Campos we will pass Donkey centre Lesvos. We continue our way to the water reservoir (fragma in Greek) and after a while we pass Camp Gaga. The reservoir is like a lake, beautifully […]

‘Walking in the Traces of Sappho ‘ Uniting the ancient history with the recent history, ways of living, tradition, lesbian history of Eressos and lots of poetry. Donations will be requested from all participants, wristband holders will be discounted. Tzeli Hadjidimitriou is an independent filmmaker, fine art photographer, and writer. […]

‘Walking in the Traces of Sappho ‘ Uniting the ancient history with the recent history, ways of living, tradition, lesbian history of Eressos and lots of poetry. Donations will be requested from all participants, wristband holders will be discounted. Tzeli Hadjidimitriou is an independent filmmaker, fine art photographer, and writer. […]

‘Walking in the Traces of Sappho ‘ Uniting the ancient history with the recent history, ways of living, tradition, lesbian history of Eressos and lots of poetry. Donations will be requested from all participants, wristband holders will be discounted. Tzeli Hadjidimitriou is an independent filmmaker, fine art photographer, and writer. […]

Freda Weitzer is a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor in the US. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017 and completed her Pilates training in 2018. Freda also has a background in yoga and meditation. Pilates classes with Freda will include strengthening, stretching, and breathing exercises that can be […]

Freda Weitzer is a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor in the US. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017 and completed her Pilates training in 2018. Freda also has a background in yoga and meditation. Pilates classes with Freda will include strengthening, stretching, and breathing exercises that can be […]

Freda Weitzer is a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor in the US. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017 and completed her Pilates training in 2018. Freda also has a background in yoga and meditation. Pilates classes with Freda will include strengthening, stretching, and breathing exercises that can be […]

Walk to Tavari – The success from 2021! Many women had asked us for this walk and last year we did it. It`s a little bit more challenging walk. We walk from Skala Eressos along the coastline, over the mountains passing the village of Crousos to Tavari and to a […]

Dinner-walk to the lovely village of Eressos Join our popular walk, that for some has become a tradition on the festival. The track goes across Kampos, the “fertile valley”, to the village of Eressos where a well-deserved Greek dinner waiting for us at a local tavern on the beautiful village […]

A Repeat Favourite! A half day trip with a walk on the north coastline of Lesvos A trip to a nearby village, Liota, where we park the car and start the circle walk. It will take us through olive groves and along the coastline high above the sea. We will […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy “Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine. There will be some mats that you can borrow but please bring your own if […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy “Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine. There will be some mats that you can borrow but please bring your own if […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy “Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine. There will be some mats that you can borrow but please bring your own if […]

Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy “Asanas” that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine. There will be some mats that you can borrow but please bring your own if […]

Clare Hand is a Personal Trainer & writer who lives in Lesvos. This workshop fuses gentle yoga, fitness training, Pilates & callisthenics. With the aim of awakening the body, calming the mind & connecting you to the beautiful landscape all around.

Clare Hand is a Personal Trainer & writer who lives in Lesvos. This workshop fuses gentle yoga, fitness training, Pilates & callisthenics. With the aim of awakening the body, calming the mind & connecting you to the beautiful landscape all around.

Clare Hand is a Personal Trainer & writer who lives in Lesvos. This workshop fuses gentle yoga, fitness training, Pilates & callisthenics. With the aim of awakening the body, calming the mind & connecting you to the beautiful landscape all around.

Clare Hand is a Personal Trainer & writer who lives in Lesvos. This workshop fuses gentle yoga, fitness training, Pilates & callisthenics. With the aim of awakening the body, calming the mind & connecting you to the beautiful landscape all around.

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kick-boxing / self-defence workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions. Come to one or […]

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kick-boxing / self-defence workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions. Come to one or […]

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kick-boxing / self-defence workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions. Come to one or […]

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kick-boxing / self-defence workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions. Come to one or […]

Freda Weitzer is a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor in the US. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017 and completed her Pilates training in 2018. Freda also has a background in yoga and meditation. Pilates classes with Freda will include strengthening, stretching, and breathing exercises that can be […]

Freda Weitzer is a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor in the US. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017 and completed her Pilates training in 2018. Freda also has a background in yoga and meditation. Pilates classes with Freda will include strengthening, stretching, and breathing exercises that can be […]

Freda Weitzer is a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor in the US. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017 and completed her Pilates training in 2018. Freda also has a background in yoga and meditation. Pilates classes with Freda will include strengthening, stretching, and breathing exercises that can be […]

Lynette Frances is a well known professional musician/entertainer/song writer and qualified line dance instructor. Her personal passion for music, especially modern & classic country, has led her to perform live music & teach line dancing in the UK & abroad. Lynette will be teaching fun easy absolute beginner and improvers […]

Lynette Frances is a well known professional musician/entertainer/song writer and qualified line dance instructor. Her personal passion for music, especially modern & classic country, has led her to perform live music & teach line dancing in the UK & abroad. Lynette will be teaching fun easy absolute beginner and improvers […]

Put your walking shoes on and join us for a lovely walks outside and around Skala Eressos! Eressos Dinner Walk: Join our popular walk that for some has become a much loved tradition during the festival. The track goes across Kampos, the “fertile valley”, to the village of Eressos where […]

Sappho Women in association with Lesvos Ride (https://lesvosride.gr ) are offering an exceptional bike trip. Join your experienced guides Rosie and Rebecca on this spectacular cycle across the old mountain road between Eressos and the picturesque seaside village of Sigri. Not for the faint hearted, this trail is tough! The road […]

Put your walking shoes on and join us for a lovely walks outside and around Skala Eressos! Eressos Dinner Walk: Join our popular walk that for some has become a much loved tradition during the festival. The track goes across Kampos, the “fertile valley”, to the village of Eressos where […]

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kickboxing workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions. Come to one or all of […]

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kickboxing workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions. Come to one or all of […]

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kickboxing workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions. Come to one or all of […]

As a Personal Trainer and Kickboxing coach in the UK Laura will introduce a kickboxing workshop for beginners. This will be fun and beneficial for participants in many ways, including learning some simple but effective self defence techniques to take away from the sessions. Come to one or all of […]

Walking in the traces of Sappho, uniting the ancient history with the recent history, ways of living, tradition, lesbian history of Eressos and lots of poetry. All walks last approximately 2 hours in length. Please wear sturdy footwear and ensure you bring water. Tzeli Hatjidimitriou is the author of ‘A […]

Walking in the traces of Sappho, uniting the ancient history with the recent history, ways of living, tradition, lesbian history of Eressos and lots of poetry. All walks last approximately 2 hours in length. Please wear sturdy footwear and ensure you bring water. Tzeli Hatjidimitriou is the author of ‘A […]

Put your walking shoes on and join us for a lovely walks outside and around Skala Eressos! A circle walk Liota – Gavatas – Liota: A trip to a nearby village, Liota, where we park the car. The walk will take us through olive groves and along the coastline high […]

Put your walking shoes on and join us for a lovely walk outside and around Skala Eressos! Skala Eressos – Tavari: Many women have asked us for this walk. We walk from Skala Eressos along the coastline, over the mountains passing the village of Crusos to Tavari and a well […]