Every corner of our villas and grounds is designed to balance freedom, privacy, and connection with nature.workshops, and wellness projects.
“Altera is more than accommodation—
it is a complete environment crafted to host retreats”.
Host a Retreat
at Altera
bring your vision
Discover the perfect sanctuary for your retreat.
Nestled in the heart of nature, where sea and sky meet, Altera offers privacy, serenity, and inspiration for every gathering.
Set on the southern shores of Crete, surrounded by untouched landscapes and breathtaking views, Altera is a sanctuary to disconnect and fully immerse in your project.
The Essentials
For Your Retreat
At the heart of Altera lies TRIYA Wellness — a triangular space designed for movement, stillness, and renewal.
With views opening to the Libyan Sea, Triya becomes a living field of energy, hosting yoga and meditation practices, fitness sessions, sauna, hammam rituals, and massage experiences.
This is where the rhythm of Altera gathers. Where breath, body, and presence meet. Where the heart of Altera truly beats.
a multi perpose hall
Triya wellness
An open 150 sq.m. space with uninterrupted views of the Libyan Sea, crafted with natural materials and a calm, atmospheric feel. Its high ceilings and open layout make it ideal for hosting a wide range of events and gatherings.
TRIYA offers:
- Gym Equipment
- Yoga Equipment
- 1 Massage Room
- Hammam for 4 people
- 2 Showers
- 2 Toilets
- Soundsystem
- Unlimited Seaview
- Total Privacy & Quite
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a multi perpose hall
Triya wellness
An open 150 sq.m. space with uninterrupted views of the Libyan Sea, crafted with natural materials and a calm, atmospheric feel. Its high ceilings and open layout make it ideal for hosting a wide range of events and gatherings.
TRIYA offers:
- Gym Equipment
- Yoga Equipment
- 1 Massage Room
- Hammam for 4 people
- 2 Showers
- 2 Toilets
- 2 Showers
- Soundsystem
- Unlimited Seaview
- Total Privacy & Quite
Lapis theater & private beach
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Within the Altera project, outdoor spaces are part of the experience, not an addition.
The LAPIS stone-built open-air theatre invites gatherings, talks, rituals, and moments shared under the Cretan sky.
Just 200 meters from Triya, our private beach Foinikidia opens directly to the Libyan Sea, offering a natural extension of every seminar, practice, or pause.
Here, movement, learning, and rest flow effortlessly between land, stone, and sea.
Lapis theater & private beach
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Within the Altera project, outdoor spaces are part of the experience, not an addition.
The LAPIS stone-built open-air theatre invites gatherings, talks, rituals, and moments shared under the Cretan sky.
Just 200 meters from Triya, our private beach Foinikidia opens directly to the Libyan Sea, offering a natural extension of every seminar, practice, or pause.
Here, movement, learning, and rest flow effortlessly between land, stone, and sea.
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cave & double villas
ACCOMODATION
All villas are built into the natural Cretan landscape, using materials that blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
Each one features a heated outdoor pool overlooking the Libyan Sea, while all beds are equipped with Coco-Mat mattresses, ensuring deep, natural rest.
What we offer:
- 7 independent villas
- for up to 25 guests
- 7 fully equipped kitchens
- 6 double beds
- 9 single beds
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cave & double villas
ACCOMODATION
All villas are built into the natural Cretan landscape, using materials that blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
Each one features a heated outdoor pool overlooking the Libyan Sea, while all beds are equipped with Coco-Mat mattresses, ensuring deep, natural rest.
What we offer:
- 7 independent villas
- for up to 25 guests
- 7 fully equipped kitchens
- 6 double beds
- 9 single beds
the magic Rethymno
Exploring South
Close to Altera, nature unfolds effortlessly.
Pristine beaches, the iconic palm forest of Preveli, one of Greece’s most remarkable gorges, quiet traditional villages, endless hiking paths, and landscapes that invite exploration without haste.
A few of them:
- Agios Pavlos Dunes
- Agios Pavlos Beach
- Triopetra Beach
- Preveli George
- Ligres Beach
the magic Rethymno
Exploring South
Close to Altera, nature unfolds effortlessly. Pristine beaches, the iconic palm forest of Preveli, one of Greece’s most remarkable gorges, quiet traditional villages, endless hiking paths, and landscapes that invite exploration without haste.
A few of them:
- Agios Pavlos Dunes
- Agios Georgios Beach
- Triopetra Beach
- Preveli George
- Ligres Beach
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culinary experience
Food & Nourishment
At Altera, food is an integral part of every retreat experience.
Within the project, there is a fully equipped, spacious kitchen, separate from the seven villas, created to serve group seminars, workshops, and retreats.
Hosts are welcome to bring their own chef or organise their culinary needs independently, according to the philosophy and rhythm of their program.
In the nearby village of Agios Pavlos, local tavernas can also support your retreat with catering options upon request.
Everything is in place to support your vision — with flexibility, care, and simplicity.
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culinary experience
Food & Nourishment
At Altera, food is an integral part of every retreat experience.
Within the project, there is a fully equipped, spacious kitchen, separate from the seven villas, created to serve group seminars, workshops, and retreats.
Hosts are welcome to bring their own chef or organise their culinary needs independently, according to the philosophy and rhythm of their program.
In the nearby village of Agios Pavlos, local tavernas can also support your retreat with catering options upon request.
Everything is in place to support your vision — with flexibility, care, and simplicity.
host your retreat
Upcoming Retreat
SOMATIKA
soʊ-MAH-ti-ka | The Art of Balance
Date_ 7-12 April 2026
Note_ Sold Out
Details
A Handstand & Movement Retreat by Mindful Somatics™
A movement philosophy centered on embodied awareness, physical expression, and cultivating balance, strength, and presence through the body.
Join Coach Chala for 6 days of strength, handstand balance, mobility, and connection on the southern coast of Crete.
This all-levels retreat supports you whether you’re taking your first steps into handstands or breaking through advanced plateaus. You’ll reconnect with your body, deepen your practice, and cultivate a sense of play and freedom in your movement.
Upcoming Retreat
Moonlit Temple
detox and ritual retreat designed for women
Date_ 28-02 June 2026
Note_ Limited to 8 women
Details
The Moonlit Temple is an intimate, boutique detox and ritual retreat designed for women seeking profound reset and renewal. Set on the wild southern coast of Crete, this experience blends ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic practices, offering space for solitude, embodiment, and inner alchemy. We honor the star-reading traditions of the ancient Greeks, as we delve deep into our understanding of ourselves on a soul level.
This is a place to disconnect from the world and return to yourself.
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