
by Suzi Overell
Okreblue Eco Yoga Retreat, Paros
An authentic and sustainable eco-retreat by the sea.
Absolute Highlight
Stepping out of my room into the velvet waters of the Aegean sea, catching the crisp sunrise over the horizon.
In a nutshell
No. of rooms
20 standard and eco-deluxe rooms and four luxury apartments.
The design aesthetic is...
Grecian-inspired, simple, rustic and purposefully minimal, with a big emphasis on natural light.
The typical guest is...
yogis, solo travelers, or small groups looking to unwind.
The sustainability features (ie. plastic free, recycling, green wall, garden) are...
intertwined into every aspect of this eco-retreat. The more recent buildings are constructed out of earth and local, reclaimed materials, including the Yoga Shala floor which is made from recycled car tyres (perfectly buoyant!). Biodegradable soaps are supplied in the rooms and shower water is recycled to feed the surrounding trees. Supporting the local community and minimising footprint is core here - Okreblue’s organic garden supplies fresh ingredients to the kitchen, with produce sourced locally from Paros or wider Greece when necessary. The kitchen composts to minimise food waste, and guests are provided with filtered water and discouraged from using single-use plastics.
The location is...
accessible but secluded, on the relatively untouched peninsular of Santa Marta on Paros Island.
Interaction is encouraged by....
the centrally located and open layout of the restaurant, surrounded by lounges and couches with seaside views. The guests shared experience is enhanced by the offering of group Yoga classes and daily brunch.
You should stay here because
you’ll unwind in the peace and tranquility that this retreat offers, and have the opportunity to experience the purest sunrise and sunset… in the same day!