Wherever you are, the hillside setting ensures you'll always be able to catch views of the shimmering turquoise waters of the Ionian and wooded islands in the bay.  

A collection of beaches forms the edge of the water sports area and a sand bar in the shallow water leads to the sailing beach on  'Goat Island' opposite the beachclub.

Built on a hillside, the rooms, bar and restaurant are perched high above the Ionian. There's lots of steps, so make sure you have what you need before heading to the beach!

Whilst we would not recommend the Retreat to thrill-seeking sailors and windsurfers, the sheltered, flat water is pretty special for other water sports, especially water skiing and wakeboarding.

Activities on the water

There's a water sport for everyone and it's all included! Take your pick from water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, dinghy sailing and windsurfing.

This is one of our most popular beachclubs for water skiing and wakeboarding and it's easy to see why. The bay is sheltered and the water is nice and flat, so there's no excuse not to get out there and give it a go. We include up to two free tows per person per week with upgrade packs available from £150 per person.

The Retreat Beachclub is a perfect teaching and learning environment, and we offer two short kayaking courses from the British Canoe Union (BCU). Kayakers and stand up paddle boarders will love exploring the small offshore islands, caves and rocky coastline under their own steam. 

Wind conditions

The typical wind force ranges from 1-2 all season, ideal for beginners to dinghy sailing and windsurfing, although intermediate sailors will rarely be challenged. 

Activities on the shore

We include mountain biking, road cycling, tennis with coaching and a range of fitness classes in your holiday to Retreat Beachclub.

Surrounded by rolling hillside, it's a biker's paradise. There's rocky tracks, green valleys, steep climbs, wonderful views, coastal tracks and technical single track – something for just about everybody. If road riding is your thing, there are some great long rides, how does 80km of rolling coastal road sound? It's a round trip to Parga with inland climbs and long descents. 

The Retreat is one of our best clubs for biking, you can pre-book a premium bike and you'll also get a greater variety and greater number of rides with more guides.

The wellness area has a great location overlooking the bay, you'll be hard-pressed to find treatment rooms with a better view.  Relax and enjoy the views, but more importantly enjoy your massage! Spa packages can be pre-booked before travel with savings on the in resort prices.

Add some time sailing the coastline of the northern Ionian to your next beachclub holiday. The great thing about a stay and sail holiday is not only the week spent at the Retreat Beachclub, but also your chance to experience the thrill of sailing. You'll be sailing on the second week of your holiday, visiting places such as the islands of Corfu and Paxos. What's more, you really don't have to be a sailor, there's a course to teach you everything you need to know.

Find out more about stay and sail holidays and how to book

Your holiday to the Retreat Beachclub includes club board meals; that's breakfast and lunch every day plus four evening meals per week.  As with all other areas of the beachclub, the views from the restaurant and pool bar are lovely. The pool bar is a good meeting point and is always lively with people chatting about the day over a coffee, cocktail or beer.

The rooms are light and bright, all have a balcony or terrace and most have great views over the Ionian Sea. Garden rooms are shady and peaceful, while hotel rooms are located closer to the restaurant. There are also some premium rooms; built recently, they have a contemporary design with modern furnishings.  

Choose from twin, double, triple, family or interconnecting rooms. Each has shower, air conditioning, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, TV, safe, beach towels and hairdryer.

There's free Wi-Fi in the public areas and in most of the rooms, or you can upgrade to our faster premium service, to use with up to four devices for a small charge (7 days - €15, 14 days - €25).