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Aeolian Village Beachclub
Lesvos,
Greece
Keen sailors and windsurfers will notice the wide-open bay with the wind at their back. Mountain bikers will notice the trails in the hills on their way in. But everyone will remember the warm welcome and the long, sandy beach in this lovely corner of Lesvos.
Aeolian Village Beachclub is super-chilled out. You won't feel rushed into doing anything while you're here, even though there's so much on offer.
Beachclub map
Activities
Activities on the water
Take your pick from windsurfing, dinghy sailing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking it's great for water sports here and they are all included.
The consistent offshore winds flatten the water in the bay and also provides enough power (typically force 3-5) for some seriously good windsurfing or sailing later in the day, with beginner and intermediate windsurfing tuition available.
If your focus is windsurfing, you’re confident in footstraps and harness and you fancy a new challenge, sign up for one of our wind foiling courses. Exclusive to Aeolian Village, you’ll be learning your foiling skills with a maximum of four other people. ‘First flights’ provides a basic introduction to foiling over two hours and can be pre-booked for £89 per person, once completed you can progress to 'Sustained Flights'. ‘Sustained Flights’ runs over two days for a total of 12 hours and can be pre-booked for €199 per person. Both can be booked together for £244.
Once the 'First flights' or 'Sustained flights' course has been completed to a satisfactory standard, you may continue to use the equipment free of charge for the week you have booked the course. Any subsequent weeks will be charged at a supplement of €100 per person (subject to availability, book and pay locally). When not being used for the courses, foiling equipment can be used by guests with previous experience on a first-come-first-served basis for a supplement (book and pay locally).
There's a water sport for everybody and you can take the pace down a notch or two and head out into the sparkling Aegean on a kayak or stand up paddle board. Explore the bay and be sure to check out the village of Skala Eressos, treat yourself to ice cream or a cooling drink from one of the quirky, bohemian cafés that rise from stilts on the beachfront.
Water sports equipment
Windsurfing: a range of beginner, intermediate (160-130 litres) and shortboards from manufacturers Starboard, Fanatic and RRD. Dino rigs for children (2m-4.5m); start rigs for beginners (2.5m / 3.5m / 4.5m); adult rigs (3.3m - 9m)
Dinghy sailing: Laser Pico; Laser 1; Laser Bahia; Laser 4000; Topper Topaz 16CX, RS Feva
Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding: Gemini single and double sit on top kayaks; Red Paddle Co stand up paddle boards (10'8") and XXL stand up paddle board (8 person).
Wind conditions
Meltemi winds blow slightly off-shore, great for sailing and windsurfing in the afternoon. The wind typically reaches force 2-5.
Activities on the shore
We include mountain biking with guided rides, tennis coaching and a weekly timetable of fitness and stretch classes on your holiday to Aeolian Village Beachclub.
The hills around the beachclub are full of trails for mountain bikers of all abilities. Our guided rides offer something for all levels and abilities – with just enough of a challenge if you want it. You can also take a bike out on your own, you can check out some of our favourite routes on Strava.
Back at the beachclub, our three floodlit tennis courts offer inclusive tennis and coaching that's open to everyone and you can use the courts for free-play when not being used for group tuition. At the end of the week, there's usually a tournament and don't forget to come along to 'booze and balls' for some light-hearted fun and games on the courts.
There is a small gym and a range of fitness classes available every day including aqua fit, Zumba, HIIT, stretch and body conditioning. For a little extra we can also offer one-to-one swim coaching in the pool for all ages and abilities.
Equipment
Mountain bikes: TREK X Caliber 8 in a range of sizes (13",15”, 17”, 19”, 21”).
If you've got cycling shoes with cleats and are planning on bringing them with you, we advise that you should also bring your own pedals. That way, they are guaranteed to fit.
Tennis: a selection of adult and child rackets from Babolat
Rest and relaxation
If relaxing is your thing, you'll love the feeling of space and the wellness area with three treatment rooms. There's also a Finnish style sauna, hydro bath and outdoor massage area. The facilities are free to use but are even better when you book sports or relaxation treatments (treatments are at a supplement). Pre-book the one hour spa package before you travel and you'll enjoy savings on the in resort prices.
Food and drink
Our holidays include club board – daily breakfasts, lunches and four evening meals per week. From buffets, to BBQs our chefs work tirelessly to provide a wide range of delicious food.
The pool bar has a relaxed vibe, sink back into one of the comfy sofas and enjoy a refreshing dool drink or cocktail. The pool bar also serves bar meals for your non-inclusive evenings or you could pop out to some of the local bars and tavernas in Skala Eressos.
Your inclusive evening meals are on the following days:
Saturday: non-inclusive
Sunday: inclusive
Monday: inclusive
Tuesday: non-inclusive
Wednesday: inclusive
Thursday: non-inclusive
Friday: inclusive
Rooms
Hotel rooms are close to all of the main beachclub facilities, including the pool, restaurant and beach. With twin, double and interconnecting rooms you'll find something that suits you.
Alternatively hillside room have great views across the resort to the sea beyond. They are a bit of a walk from the pool and beach, but the peace and quiet you'll get is a real bonus. There's a combination of steps and slopes to reach the rooms, so if your mobility is not great or you have young children, you may be better checking out the hotel rooms.
In the hillside rooms there's a choice of twin or double rooms, family rooms, interconnecting rooms and suites. If you're looking for lots of space, some of the family rooms can also connect to a twin rooms and sleep up to seven people.
All rooms are spacious and light with simple furnishings. All have air conditioning, fridge, telephone, TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and beach towels. There's free Wi-Fi in the public areas and in most of the rooms.
Tourist taxes are payable by you when you check out of your beachclub accommodation. Charges vary by destination and are currently between €1.50- €4 per room per night (prices correct as of March 2018 and subject to change). Taxes for children are age dependent . To find out the most up to date tourist taxes for this beachclub please contact us.
Families and kids
There's a small pool and a play area at the beachclub. You'll also be able to make the most of the kids' clubs which are available all summer long. There's a club for all children from two to 17 years and they're full of fun and activities. Make sure your children don't miss out, pre-book before you go to secure a space in the club they want.
For babies and toddlers we've also the Starfish crèche (available for a supplement), cots, baby baths, buggies and a 24-hour baby room. Here you can make up babies' meals, warm formula and sterilise bottles. There's also interconnecting and family rooms, high tea for the under five's and loads more just for families.
Local area
Rich in tradition, history and culture, Lesvos is the third largest of the Greek islands. The landscape is one of extremes, from areas of pine-covered hillside to swathes of volcanic stone. Testament to the island’s volcanic past are the large number of hot therapeutic springs and a petrified forest, with fossilised trees dating back some 15 million years.
With claims to their medicinal properties, the springs have been used for thousands of years to help cure aches and pains. Well worth a visit after a busy week of activities!
Skala Eressos
A real highlight of a holiday to the Aeolian Village has to be the local village of Skala Erresos. It's at the other end of the bay, just a ten minute stroll along the beach. The restaurants built on stilts over the sea add to the relaxed, bohemian vibe of the village. Rich in history – with ruins of a castle and acropolis – this was also the birthplace of the poet Sappho.
Mytilini
Mytilini, the capital of Lesvos, is a bustling harbour town. Its streets are lined with beautiful mansion houses built in the Venetian style, giving the town a distinct air of grandeur. There is also a Museum of Modern Art with works by Picasso and Matisse, as well as a Byzantine castle which hosts various cultural events during summer months. An ancient theatre in the north of the town has been likened to that of the grand Epidavros.
Your holiday includes...
Hotel and flights
• Direct flights • Coach transfer (2 hr 15 mins) • Beachclub accommodation • Wi-Fi in public areas and in most rooms • Beach towels • Tea and coffee making facilities • Temple Spa toiletries
Food and drink
• Breakfast every day • Lunch every day • Four evening meals weekly • Water, tea and coffee with inclusive meals
Shore based activities
• Tennis with coaching • Mountain biking with guiding • Fitness classes • Yoga and stretch classes • Gym • Volleyball
Water based activities
• Dinghy sailing with tuition • Windsurfing with tuition • Kayaking • Stand up paddle boarding • Swimming pool and kids' pool
Childcare
• Sea Urchins (2-3yrs) • Sea Badgers (4-5yrs) • Surfbusters (6-7yrs) • Sharksters (8-9yrs) • Stingrays (10-11yrs) • Surf Squad (12-13 yrs) • Wave Riders (14-15yrs) • TAG (16-17yrs) • High tea for under 5's • Evening childcare on selected evenings
And what's extra...
• Starfish crèche - £300 per week • Hot Shots club - £195 per week • Spa treatments • Any meals and drinks not included above • Activity upgrades and private tuition • Excursions • Room supplements and upgrades • Accommodation tourist taxes (from €1.50- €4 per room per night).
Travel Info
Departure airports: London Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester
Departure day: Saturday
Arrival airport: Mytilini (MJT)
Flight duration: approx. 3 hours 55 minutes
Airline: Thomas Cook (MT)
Transfer time: approx. 2 hours 15 minutes
Departure dates for summer 2019
First 7 night dept: Sat 4 May / Last 7 night dept: Sat 28 Sept (Manchester: 21 Sept)
First 14 night dept: Sat 4 May / Last 14 night dept: Sat 21 Sept (Manchester: 14 Sept)
Flight times
London Gatwick (MT) outbound dept: 05:15 / inbound arrival: 14:05
Birmingham (MT) outbound dept: 13:55 / inbound arrival: 22:15
Manchester (MT) outbound dept: 05:00 / inbound arrival: 13:50
In-flight meals and drinks are not included, there is a buy on board service. All flight timings are based on the 24-hour clock system. Flight timings are given for guidance, are provisional and will be submitted for approval by UK and overseas scheduling committees. Your ticket will show the final timings of your flight and your luggage allowances.
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