There’s just something about summer in Greece. It’s not just the weather or the sea, it’s a whole mindset. Things slow down, the days feel fuller (but somehow more relaxed), and life shifts outdoors. If you’ve spent even one summer here, you’ll know exactly what we mean. If not, here’s what makes it so special:

1. Slow living



Summer in Greece feels like permission to pause. The pace changes; less rushing, more doing things just because. Coffee isn’t for takeaway; it’s for sitting with. Plans are loose, and the best days often come together at the last minute. It’s a reminder that not everything needs to be scheduled for sometimes, the best moments are unplanned.

2. Late nights & lazy mornings



Everything runs a little later in the summer — dinner at 10, walks at midnight, conversations that last into the early hours. And the mornings? They’re slow and gentle. You wake up to light pouring in, the sound of cicadas, maybe a frappe on the balcony. No urgency, just ease.

3. Outdoor everything



When the weather’s this good, life moves outside. Dinner tables spill onto sidewalks. You catch a film at an open-air cinema or stumble upon a neighborhood panigiri. Even the simplest things — a drink on the balcony, a walk by the sea — feel like mini celebrations of summer.

4. The sea, the sun, the reset



There’s nothing quite like the Greek sea. Whether it’s a hidden cove or a buzzing beach, something about diving into that blue washes everything else away. The sun, the salt, the sound of the waves; it just clears your head in ways you didn’t know you needed.

5. Fruits & veggies that actually taste like something



Summer is peak season for Greece’s local produce. Tomatoes that smell like the sun, peaches so juicy they drip down your chin, sweet watermelon by the kilo. It’s all grown nearby, sold at the weekly laikí (farmer’s market), and picked at just the right time.

You can find me here: www.somadhiyogalab.gr



My Certifications

* 300-hour foundational yoga teacher training with Swami Nirvikalpa (Olga Alexiou) and Mahatman (Michalis Evaggelidis), including an introduction to meditation techniques and retreat organization. During this time, I also had the opportunity to study at the Bihar School of Yoga in India.


* 300 hours of advanced training with Mahatman, focusing on restorative yoga, the healing aspects of yoga and Ayurveda, and clinical yoga. I also completed my teaching practicum with him, both as a teacher of students and as a trainer of future teachers (Train the Trainer).


* 90-hour Prenatal Yoga training with Gaia Laskou

* Thai Yoga Massage at Sunshine House (with Krisnatakis & Alexandros Petridis)

* 90-hour Budokon Yoga at the Budokon University of Mixed Movement Arts

* Nada Yoga – the yoga of sound

* Anatomy and yoga class sequencing

* Raja Yoga – the yoga of the mind, including meditative practices

* The phases of womanhood: Conversations with the Womb

* Train the Trainer (instructional design and teaching methods)

* Yoga for Children

* Personal coaching and career counseling at the Vocational Training Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

* Facilitator Training with Kommunikationslotsen

* Ongoing studies in Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine's method)

* Trauma-Informed Yoga with Hala Khouri

* Bach Remedies and Mental Health with Gaia Dimitriou


For more information visit: www.somadhiyogalab.gr

In the latest ranking of Europe’s most beloved seaside escapes, Simos Beach on the Greek island of Elafonisos has claimed its place among the Top 25 Best Beaches in Europe for 2025, and for good reason.

Praised for its dazzling turquoise waters, golden sand dunes, and natural tranquility, Simos Beach stands proudly at number 8 on the list, according to a new report released by Holidu, the holiday rental platform. Based on thousands of Google Maps reviews, this Greek gem earned an impressive 4.8-star rating from over 4,500 beachgoers, solidifying its spot as one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring coastal destinations.

Where the Aegean Sea Unfolds in Technicolor

What makes Simos truly unique is its twin beaches, Megalos Simos and Mikros Simos, divided by a narrow stretch of sand and hugged by softly rolling dunes. The sea here sparkles in surreal shades of green and blue, so clear and calm it almost feels like a natural infinity pool.

Located off the coast of Laconia, in the Attica region, the beach is accessible via a short ferry ride to Elafonisos, a small island that remains largely untouched by mass tourism. This isolation is part of Simos’s charm; it’s a place for sun-soaked solitude, snorkeling in crystalline coves, and evenings watching the horizon melt into the sea.

An Escape Worth the Journey

While some of Europe’s best-known beaches come packed with bars and crowds, Simos offers a peaceful alternative. Visitors come for the sheer beauty and stay for the sense of freedom and space. Behind the beach, fragrant juniper and cedar forests stretch inland, while soft, white sand invites barefoot walks that can last for hours.

Camping is popular there too, for those who want to wake up with the sunrise over the Aegean just steps away from their tent. It’s a rare chance to disconnect and let nature take the lead.

A Greek Highlight Among European Giants

To be listed among iconic coastlines from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the UK is no small feat. Simos Beach shares the 2025 Top 10 with destinations like Spiaggia dei Conigli in Italy and Barafundle Bay in the UK. Yet Simos brings something truly different: a raw, uncommercialized coastal beauty that feels like discovering a secret.