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book now and secure your 2008 place: strictly limited to 12 students per week

choice of 4 weeks in May/June and Sept/Oct 2008

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holiday and yoga by our peaceful gardens
near our yoga centre - village of Gavalochori, West Crete near our yoga centre - Almirida Bay, West Crete
above: your villa gardens, local taverna and view over Almirida Bay
Saint Basil Olive Grove is a quiet haven outside the village, yet close enough to easily enjoy its attractions. It is ideal if you value your privacy while wishing to remain conveniently close to shops and restaurants. Just a few minutes away by car is the town of Almirida, popular with families, with a sheltered bay for sandy beaches, watersports, minimarkets and a dozen or so beachside tavernas.

The traditional village of Gavalochori is a pleasant 10 minutes walk, where you will find three restaurants, several bars, a coffee-house (open until late at night for delicious cakes and pastries), two mini-markets, a women's co-operative (for hand-made goods) and historic Roman Wells.

If you prefer not to walk, you can take advantage of our complimentary minibus service*, from your villa to popular villages, at key times and at your request during afternoons and evenings. For exploring further afield, we can recommend bicycle and car hire with reputable local companies. Please ask at the time of booking.

the safe, sandy Almirida beach, 2.5 km from our yoga centre
above: the popular seaside resort of Almirida, with many fine restaurants, is nearby
yoga view from our olive grove
above: views from St Basil Olive Grove - only a short drive (3 minutes) to the beach
yoga by the pool and shade
gated entrace to our olive grove and yoga centre
above: space & scenery by one of the pools
above: balcony view over olive groves
another entrance, yoga in crete, greece
above: one of three gated entrances
lazy poolside yoga in west crete
above: cool pool by 'our' mountain
tyoical yoga accommodation in our west crete olive grove
above: Villa Asteria -- one of three villas in the olive groves where you will stay
location is easy
yoga holiday centre is here in west crete
We are situated on the Apokoronas peninsular of North West Crete: 20 km east of Chania, and 100 km west of Heraklion. Getting to us is very simple, with regular charter flights from many UK airports (click here for details). Closest airport is Chania, but Heraklion is only a couple of hours drive along the National Road (Crete motorway).

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