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Euphoria Retreat

Mystras, Greece

Euphoria Retreat
Euphoria Retreat
Euphoria Retreat
Euphoria Retreat
Euphoria Retreat
Euphoria Retreat
Euphoria Retreat
Euphoria Retreat

Overview

Euphoria Retreat is one of those ‘wow’ destinations that you will fall in love with. 'Euphoria’ means a state of wellbeing with mind, body and soul balanced which reflects its ethos – to help you to transform and heal yourself and give you the necessary tools to live a happier and healthier life. The core concept draws inspiration from a number of sources - Taoist and Hellenic philosophy as well as Chinese and Hippocratic medicine. If you are serious about your health and wellbeing, this retreat should be on your list. So come and embark on your personal journey of transformation.


When to go

This is all year destination. The hottest months are usually June to August and the most pleasant time is spring and autumn. Average winter temperature is 10 degrees.
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What we love

  • The sphere pool for a very an amazing bathing experience - the pool in this round-shape dome is 3.5m deep, dive in and you can hear dolphins and whales!
  • Their strong focus on physical and emotional transformation with expert guidance and support - the powerful path to self-discovery and change in safe and caring environment
  • Mobile phones are not allowed in the restaurant and the spa - digital detox it is!

Who should go

  • All wellness junkies - this place should be added to your list NOW!
  • Travellers who need a proper wellness fix but don’t have time to go to a long-haul destination 
  • Guests who want to a 'not-in-your-face' luxury environment. 


Offers

  • Wellbeing Escape exclusive benefit:
  • Free room upgrade from Classic to Superior Deluxe, from Superior Deluxe to Executive Deluxe and from Executive Deluxe to Junior Suite (only with a pre-booked spa programme; worth approx. £460 per week)
  • Special Offer on Weight Loss Programmes: *
  • - 15% discount on the Weight Metabolic Management Programme & Signature Nutrigenomics with a minimum stay of 7 nights
  • - Subject to availability; Non-refundable and non-changeable; must be paid in full upon booking
  • - valid for stays until 19 April, book by 12 April
  • Special Offers:*
  • - 5% discount on accommodation (non-refundable and fully paid upon bookingT&C apply)
  • Early Booking Offer:*
  • - 12% discount on accommodation if booked 45 days in advance (non-refundable and fully paid upon booking, T&C apply). Valid for stays until 22 December 24 (except 15-17 March; 22-24 April; 29 April - 05 May; 25-27 Oct)

*Offers are not combinable 

Have a question?

3 Day Euphoria Discovery

If you are interested in making a conscientious step for healthy changes in your lifestyle, then Euphoria Discovery is the ideal beginning. Retreat is designed for 3 nights but you can stay longer.
£1,007
per person

3 Day Boost Your Energy

Rebalance your mind, body, and energy for a new start. Boost your Energy program blends meditative practices and therapies that work specifically on your internal energy flow as to help harmonize your mind and emotions and gentle movement so that your energy is balanced, and you feel a greater sense of reconnection with yourself and your body. For those who feel emotionally overwhelmed from the lockdown, want to reconnect with yourself and nature or want to indulge yourself and recharge your batteries.
£1,096
per person

3 Day Yoga & Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a profound technique for living with heightened awareness and clarity. This Programme blends daily personal yoga sessions, with a basket of other techniques, to bring you the joys of a more mindful way of life. Programme is based on 3 days but you can stay longer.
£1,202
per person

3 Day Relax & Destress

Relax and Destress Programmes help you step away from the pace of your life. We have composed them purposefully to help you relax your body and inspire your spirit. This Programme is all about ‘renewal’ on every level and based on 3 days but you can stay longer.
£1,301
per person

3 Day Inner & Outer Glow

This truly holistic Programme will leave you feeling beautiful, inside and out. You will nurture your inner sparkle and self-awareness while indulging in Euphoria Retreat’s signature treatments, natural healing experiences and inspirational wellness sessions. Programme is based on 3 days but you can stay longer.
£1,320
per person

3 Day Wellbeing detox

If you’re looking for a vitality boost, this is the Programme for you. We use our patented Nutritional Analysis and Assessment (3GL) to determine your meal plan that can effectively cleanse your body and adjust your metabolism. We blend our unique nutritional approach with a broad mix of therapies to support your body’s natural detoxification process resulting in higher levels of energy and happiness. Programme is based on 3 day but you can stay longer.
£1,698
per person

5 day Euphoria Discovery

If you are interested in making a conscientious step for healthy changes in your lifestyle, then Euphoria Discovery is the ideal beginning. Retreat is designed for 5 nights but you can stay longer.
£1,828
per person

5 Day Emotional Harmony

Emotional Harmony is the idea that people can experience inner peace and rest despite chaotic circumstances, negative emotions or difficult trials. It is a process of positive internal communication, belief, work and securing your joy in that which is constant and unchanging. Recommended for those who need an emotional detox, through embracing your feelings or need to switch off, eliminate negative influences in their life and try unplugging. Programme is designed for 5 nights.
£2,354
per person

5 Day Yoga & Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a profound technique for living with heightened awareness and clarity. This Programme blends daily personal yoga sessions, with a basket of other techniques, to bring you the joys of a more mindful way of life. Programme is based on 5 days but you can stay longer.
£2,635
per person

5 Day Fitness

This Programme uses a holistic approach, focusing on diet, personal training and coaching to boost your fitness level. We also help you build a solid foundation, that makes it simple for you to continue your physical, mental and emotional balance once you leave us. Programme is based on 5 days but you can stay longer.
£2,791
per person

5 Day Wellbeing detox

If you’re looking for a vitality boost, this is the Programme for you. We use our patented Nutritional Analysis and Assessment (3GL) to determine your meal plan that can effectively cleanse your body and adjust your metabolism. We blend our unique nutritional approach with a broad mix of therapies to support your body’s natural detoxification process resulting in higher levels of energy and happiness. Programme is based on 5 day but you can stay longer.
£2,818
per person

5 Day Relax & Destress

Relax and Destress Programmes help you step away from the pace of your life. We have composed them purposefully to help you relax your body and inspire your spirit. This Programme is all about ‘renewal’ on every level and based on 5 days but you can stay longer.
£2,821
per person

5 Day Inner & Outer Glow

This truly holistic Programme will leave you feeling beautiful, inside and out. You will nurture your inner sparkle and self-awareness while indulging in Euphoria Retreat’s signature treatments, natural healing experiences and inspirational wellness sessions. Programme is based on 5 days but you can stay longer.
£2,889
per person

5 Day Balance & Recover

Take a moment for yourself to reconnect with your body, your emotional and mental wellbeing. After a stressful period, Balance and Recover Programme aims to help you tune back to yourself after this time in isolation and give yourself a boost mentally and physically. Programme is based on 5 nights but you can stay longer.
£3,001
per person

7 Day Emotional Harmony

Emotional Harmony is the idea that people can experience inner peace and rest despite chaotic circumstances, negative emotions or difficult trials. It is a process of positive internal communication, belief, work and securing your joy in that which is constant and unchanging. Recommended for those who need an emotional detox, through embracing your feelings or need to switch off, eliminate negative influences in their life and try unplugging. Programme is designed for 7 nights.
£3,452
per person

7 Day Fitness

This Programme uses a holistic approach, focusing on diet, personal training and coaching to boost your fitness level. We also help you build a solid foundation, that makes it simple for you to continue your physical, mental and emotional balance once you leave us. Programme is based on 7 days but you can stay longer.
£3,699
per person

7 Day Inner & Outer Glow

This truly holistic Programme will leave you feeling beautiful, inside and out. You will nurture your inner sparkle and self-awareness while indulging in Euphoria Retreat’s signature treatments, natural healing experiences and inspirational wellness sessions. Programme is based on 7 days but you can stay longer.
£4,115
per person

7 Day Relax & Destress

Relax and Destress Programmes help you step away from the pace of your life. We have composed them purposefully to help you relax your body and inspire your spirit. This Programme is all about ‘renewal’ on every level and based on 7 days but you can stay longer.
£4,115
per person

7 Day Balance & Recover

This truly holistic Programme will leave you feeling beautiful, inside and out. You will nurture your inner sparkle and self-awareness while indulging in Euphoria Retreat’s signature treatments, natural healing experiences and inspirational wellness sessions. Programme is based on 7 days but you can stay longer.
£4,175
per person

7 Day Wellbeing detox

If you’re looking for a vitality boost, this is the Programme for you. We use our patented Nutritional Analysis and Assessment (3GL) to determine your meal plan that can effectively cleanse your body and adjust your metabolism. We blend our unique nutritional approach with a broad mix of therapies to support your body’s natural detoxification process resulting in higher levels of energy and happiness. Programme is based on 7 day but you can stay longer.
£4,302
per person

7 Day Weight Metabolic Management

Euphoria Retreat’s Weight Metabolic Management Program boosts your metabolic efficiency so that you not only lose weight but also change your body’s metabolism so that it stays off in the long term. This Program is not about cutting calories. Instead, your body’s fuel needs, and energetic activity are assessed using our accurate and specialist diagnostic techniques. We then tailor your food, exercise, and treatment programme for your optimum results.
£5,788
per person

7 Day Immunity Reset

This program aims to strengthen overall wellbeing and support you in building a better immune system for lifelong health and vitality. The Euphoria Immunity Reset program blends medical testing that detects the metabolic function, personalized antioxidant Mediterranean nutrition, scientifically targeted body workout and a variety of detoxifying treatments and rebalancing therapies for body and mind, as to encourage positive healing and real change on both a physical and emotional level. These benefits are enhanced with outdoor movement practices through our pine forest and that add to an increased connection to your authentic self.
£6,619
per person

7 Day Nutrigenomics

A unique and advanced programme for influencing genetic expression and improving your longevity. The pinnacle of all our detox and weight loss Programmes, Nutrigenomics can alter the course of your health with a highly medical approach combining the specialisms of our doctors with expertise in metabolism. This is a life-changing approach, which, at a scientific level, goes right to the core of the nucleus of the cell, to fundamentally change your health.
£7,070
per person

Wellness

The holistic approach at Euphoria Retreat works as a process of transformation on all levels, restoring physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance. With the personalised treatments, transformation consultations, dietary guidance, physical exercise or mental coaching you will be cleansed from environmental toxins and pollutants, your mental and emotional state will be harmonized so you can embrace your full life's potential. You will achieve the state of 'euphoria' - the concept of blissful life. 

Euphoria spa philosophy mixes East with West, ancient Hellenic medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine. 

The 3GL test is done at the beginning of your stay (simple bloods test from your finger tip) to check your glycogen, glucose and glutathione. 

Apart from wellness programmes, Euphoria has a collection of spa treatments ranging from massages, facial and beauty, body treatments, acupuncture and health consultations as well as subtle energy works like Reiki, energy healing or 5 elements balancing treatment.  

Facilities include treatment rooms, outdoor pool/indoor pool, sphere pool, relaxation areas, tepidarium, byzantine hammam, waterwalk kneipp therapy, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, ice fountain, steam room, experiential showers, speleotherapy-salt room, watsu pool, sanctuary deprivation pool, Californian hot tub, gym, Pilates studio and 2 yoga shalas. There is also an outdoor gym for workout by the forest. If you are keen on reformer Pilates, hotel does have a reformer as well as cadillac machine in the gym. 

Weekly activity schedule is in place too and you can join group activities as much as you like. 

Euphoria has very inspirational founder, Marina Efraimouglou and you can read about her own transformational journey here


Example treatments at Euphoria Retreat
  • Osteopathy 
  • Theta Healing
  • Signature hammam ritual 
  • Chakra balancing treatment 
  • Watsu
  • Acupuncture
  • Quartz compress massage


Activities

Activities available at resort
  • Lectures on nutrition 
  • Organised group trips to local areas of interest 
  • Evening talk and workshops
  • Healing foods cooking workshop



Activities available at the surrounding area
  • Explore the UNESCO site of Mystras 
  • Head to the historical town of Sparta, or stay local in the quaint village of Mystras
  • If you are into archaeology, this is a right place for you with a plenty of locations nearby
  • Take a hike in the forest just behind the retreat


Typical Group Classes

  • Yoga (Vinyasa, Hatha, Hatha Kriya, Astanga Yoga and Aerial Yoga)
  • Pilates 
  • TRX 
  • Stretching
  • Yogilates 
  • Circuit training 
  • Total body workout 
  • 5 element yoga dance
  • Tai chi
  • Qi Gong

Sample Weekly Class Schedule

Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments


Rooms

There are 45 rooms and suites which each have their own distinct character and enjoy views of the town of Mystras, the valley or a private forest. Rooms are zen and calming in design – minimalist yet comfortable with warm, earthy colours inspired by Byzantine iconography. Expect the latest technology in your room - subtle lighting, bioclimatization, underfloor heating and home automation systems. Disabled access rooms are also available. To promote tranquillity throughout the retreat, Wi-Fi is restricted to certain areas of the retreat such as the bedrooms, hotel reception and spa reception. Mobile phones are not allowed in the spa and restaurant. 



Euphoria Retreat - Classic room
Classic
The Classic Rooms are 25-32m2 and have a private patio/veranda overlooking the gardens. 

They have a king-size or twin bed. 

They each have an en-suite marble bathroom with either a bath or shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer. 

Facilities include flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, tea making facilities, hairdryer, pillow menu, bathrobe, slippers, yoga mat and signature bathroom amenities.

Free upgrade from Classic to Superior Deluxe

The Superior Deluxe rooms are 35-39m2 and have a private veranda overlooking the village and Mystras or forest. 

They have king-size, twin beds or small double.  

They each have an en-suite marble bathroom with either a bath or shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.  

Facilities include flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, tea making facilities, hairdryer, pillow menu, bathrobe, slippers, yoga mat and signature bathroom amenities.

*Free room upgrade is applicable only to those reservations with pre-purchased spa package & is subject to availability at the time of confirmation 

Euphoria Retreat - Superior double
Superior Deluxe

The Superior Deluxe rooms are 35-39m2 and have a private veranda overlooking the village and Mystras or forest. 

They have king-size, twin beds or small double. 

They each have an en-suite marble bathroom with either a bath or shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, tea making facilities, hairdryer, pillow menu, bathrobe, slippers, yoga mat and signature bathroom amenities.

Free upgrade from Super Deluxe to Exec Deluxe
These rooms are 42-49m2 and overlook the beautiful valley.

They have king-size, twin beds or small double and a seperate small seating area.

They each have an en-suite marble bathroom with either a bath or shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, tea making facilities, hairdryer, pillow menu, bathrobe, slippers, yoga mat and signature bathroom 

*Free room upgrade is applicable only to those reservations with pre-purchased spa package & is subject to availability at the time of confirmation 

Euphoria Retreat - Executive Deluxe
Executive Deluxe
These rooms are 42-49m2 and overlook the beautiful valley. 

They have king-size, twin beds or small double and a seperate small seating area. 

They each have an en-suite marble bathroom with either a bath or shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, tea making facilities, hairdryer, pillow menu, bathrobe, slippers, yoga mat and signature bathroom 

Free upgrade from Exec Deluxe to Junior Suite
Junior suite is 53 m2. Suite features veranda or private balcony with direct view to the citrus groves, valley and village of Mystras.

This is an elegant and spacious room with super king size bed or large twins. There is an adjoining living area.

There is a marble bathroom with either a bath or shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, tea making facilities, hairdryer, pillow menu, bathrobe, slippers, yoga mat and signature bathroom 

*Free room upgrade is applicable only to those reservations with pre-purchased spa package & is subject to availability at the time of confirmation 

Junior Suite
Junior suite is 53 m2. Suite features veranda or private balcony with direct view to the citrus groves, valley and village of Mystras. 

This is an elegant and spacious room with super king size bed or large twins. There is an adjoining living area.

There is a marble bathroom with either a bath or shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, tea making facilities, hairdryer, pillow menu, bathrobe, slippers, yoga mat and signature bathroom 

Executive Junior Suite
This suite is 55 - 63 m2 and overlook the citrus groves of Mystras valley.

This is an elegant and spacious room with super king size bed or large twins. There is an adjoining living area.

There is a marble bathroom with either a bath or shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, tea making facilities, hairdryer, pillow menu, bathrobe, slippers, yoga mat and signature bathroom 

Mystras Suite
This suite is 55-67 m2 with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the village of Mystras. 

This is an elegant and spacious room with super king size bed or large twins. There is a separate living area.

There is a marble bathroom with custom steam shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, safe, mini bar, tea making facilities, hairdryer, pillow menu, bathrobe, slippers, yoga mat and signature bathroom 

What’s on the menu

Food is a real highlight and central element of your stay at Euphoria! The idea is that the nourishing food supports anti-ageing and immune system. If you are one of the more comprehensive packages, meals are adjusted to your individual needs based on your initial consultation tests. Balanced dishes include healthy fats, seasonal ingredients which are locally grown, fresh herbs, anti-oxidants packed spices and take the best out of the Mediterranean cuisine. Vegan choices are available. All meals are served a la carte and there is also a bar serving fresh and healthy drinks. Alcohol is not encouraged but light options are available. 

Please note that your spa package will include full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) but you may be required to have a daily smoothie and snack at an additional cost of €20 per day. This will be charged to your room bill at the end of the stay. 


Gaia Restaurant
Gaia Restaurant
The Gaia Restaurant has sharing and well as private tables. There is a lovely outdoor terrace to enjoy wonderful views. Guests are encouraged to have an alcohol-free experience but there are ‘light’ choices available if you want to indulge.
3 GL concept
3 GL concept
3 GL concept is cutting edge approach to nutrition. It is a pinprick blood test done at the begging of your stay checking 3 important bio-markers: glycogen, glucose and glutathione. According to your results food menus are customised in order to achieve better balance, energy and health. 3 GL test a getaway to better understanding yourself and your nutritional needs.

Location

Euphoria Retreat is integrated into the surrounding valley of olive trees and the UNESCO heritage site. Euphoria Retreat is in a very historic area, just 2 minutes from Mystras town (where the property ends, the village starts) and overlooking the ancient town of Sparta. It’s set in a valley and has the most amazing views from wherever you are in the retreat. There is a private forest just behind the retreat. Be sure you take a wander down to the quaint, cobble-lined streets of Mystras where you can explore this traditional Greek village, it is very charming.

Nearest airport

The transfer time is approximately 1 hour from Kalamata Airport and 3 hours from Athens International Airport. There are regular flights from London to Kalamata with EasyJet and BA in summer but no flights in winter months. Flights to Athens are operated all year long. 
Oli's trip to Euphoria Retreat

Families, Children & Infants

Due to the holistic nature of this wellness resort, kids are not allowed however mature 14 year olds may be consisered - please ask us for more information.

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With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.