Breakaway Greece

Breakaway Greece Cycling and outdoor retreat in Greece. Cycle or simply unwind, where just life itself feels rich The Greeks know it.

Epidavros is our home in this hidden corner of paradise, just ninety minutes’ drive from Athens - a place where how you spend your time is more important than how you spend your money, because life itself is rich here, rich with history, culture and the smells of local cuisine. Please consider joining us for either a relaxing break or to cycle in the haven that is the Peloponnese, a place where yo

u can enjoy the very best that Greece has to offer. They built the classical world’s first and most celebrated health and wellbeing sanctuary here in Epidavros, 2,600 years ago, along with the world-renowned and still used, 20,000 seat amphitheatre! Being in Greece uniquely enables us to provide dream breaks for both cyclists and non-cyclists together. Each week contains a few day trips for all (by bike or car), so everyone meets up for lunch and an afternoon either island-hopping onto Hydra or Spetses, wine tasting, visiting amphitheatres, ancient cities or hidden coves, before either cycling or driving back to celebrate the end of each day together, with an abundance of local food and wine. On alternate days, cyclists are taken off the hands of everyone else, to enjoy loop rides back to Epidavros, and leave the quietly smug ones to relax over late breakfast, a swim, chill-out time around the pool or to read, walk or even exercise, before enjoying a good coffee or even an early drink at the 24-hour beach bar. Having cycled around the world, competed for GB and broken cycling records, Chris looks after our cycling guests, making sure they ride only the best roads and climbs and sharing advice and experience when requested, but being from a Greek family, Helen is in charge of hospitality, finding the very best places to swim, eat and relax! We have a choice of accommodation to suit all tastes, from beachfront camping to 4-star luxury and you can even book your break to tie-in with a concert in Athens, a local sporting event you can compete in or a cultural event at the Amphitheatre. Whether you want to ride or relax (or both), we will personalise every aspect of your break so you get to enjoy your favourite way to exercise or unwind, with amazing scenery and weather, but also have plenty of time to relax on your own, or with others, and leave this little corner of paradise, refreshed, and inspired by a week, where just life itself feels rich. Check out our Cycle rides and Relaxing activities and book your break away with us soon! We really look forward to spending time with you here. Helen & Chris.

“The road to Epidavros is like the road to creation. In the stillness, in the great peace that came over me, I heard the heartbeat of the world.” American playwright Henry Miller

Five years ago today, 25th May 2021 - Helen and I started filming with TV's 'A Place in the Sun.' by viewing a house cal...
25/05/2026

Five years ago today, 25th May 2021 - Helen and I started filming with TV's 'A Place in the Sun.' by viewing a house called Villa Rosa in Epidavros, Greece - with the aim of starting a cycle holiday business and finding a life we loved - five years later the only change is the villa is no longer pink, I now rarely get to cycle alone (11 Breakaway Greece guests from America this week) and we live in a village we love! It's still working out :)

Breakaway Greece is going to be on the cover of a magazine... :)International cycling magazine, 'Cyclist' joined us on o...
20/05/2026

Breakaway Greece is going to be on the cover of a magazine... :)

International cycling magazine, 'Cyclist' joined us on one of our big rides to photograph the cover and write a big feature in their magazine for later in the year - it will make Epidavros and the Peloponnese look as amazing as it is!

Editor: Pete, Photographer: Patrik, Local guide: Dimitris Ginis

They made a fun little movie around our home in Epidavros
14/05/2026

They made a fun little movie around our home in Epidavros

45 likes, 2 comments. "EPIDAURUS - Enlighten Your Soul (Official Video / Greek Subtitles)"

Join our previous happy cycling guests and ride the best of Greece this Spring!We now only have availability on the week...
03/02/2026

Join our previous happy cycling guests and ride the best of Greece this Spring!

We now only have availability on the weeks of 2nd, 9th and 16th May - all other weeks sold out.

We can arrange a break and routes around exactly what you want to do; tough or relaxing cycling with coffee stops at ancient sites on quiet routes - with plenty of end-of-day swimming and local Greek tavernas!

All weeks include amazing coastal roads and hillside climbs, a ride to a Greek island and a loop around it, to Nafplio - the first capital of Greece, Methana Volcano, over the oldest standing bridge in the world, Epidavros 12,000-seat amphitheatre and the best bakeries, taverns and coffee shops of the Peloponnese.

Get in touch for full details.

Back in the UK to celebrate Helen's birthday and complete my challenge of cycling to all the kids at university.Followin...
31/01/2026

Back in the UK to celebrate Helen's birthday and complete my challenge of cycling to all the kids at university.

Following Bath, Bournemouth and Leeds. It was a great 2-day, 200 mile ride to see Audrey at Manchester Uni - powered by cream teas and bananas! :) Fun and the best way to finally shed the Xmas excess and be ready for another great year at Breakaway Greece

20/01/2026
A year ago, at Breakaway Greece we were very proud to be named one of the world's very best rides by Britain's biggest-s...
20/01/2026

A year ago, at Breakaway Greece we were very proud to be named one of the world's very best rides by Britain's biggest-selling cycling magazine, Cycling Plus.

Greece is a cycling paradise - we still have a few weeks of availability this Spring to cycle the quiet hills and coastal roads, that take you through ancient Greece, to the best modern-day coffee stops :)

DM us to enquire or check out the full review in the comments.

Cheers, Chris

2026 is your chance to ride ‘The Odyssey’ – the amazing new 8-day cycle ride - from Athens, over the highest mountains i...
13/01/2026

2026 is your chance to ride ‘The Odyssey’ – the amazing new 8-day cycle ride - from Athens, over the highest mountains in Greece, via the Corinth Canal and Ancient Olympia, and boat journeys, to cycle around three islands – Kefalonia, Zakynthos, and finally to Ithaca!

In July this year, Christopher Nolan’s next Oscar-tipped epic movie, his telling of Homer’s The Odyssey, will be released. This is your chance to cycle across Greece to where Odysseus ended his own journey.

Plus, our warm-up day takes us to the original village of ‘Strava’!

There are two route choices per day - 80km and around 115km - allowing riders to choose which route they want to take on a day-by-day basis.

The fully supported Odyssey ride will be cycled in May and October – and can be booked by individuals and friends, or exclusively by groups and cycle clubs.

Places are limited, so get in touch soon and take advantage of the early-bird discount.

Excitement at Breakaway Greece and Epidavros as the GOAT - NBA basketball superstar, Michael Jordan, floats into the vil...
10/07/2025

Excitement at Breakaway Greece and Epidavros as the GOAT - NBA basketball superstar, Michael Jordan, floats into the village.... Have we got a bike good enough?! :) Chris & Helen

Happy 2025!I know we're late, we've been hibernating :) preparing for our Spring 2025 season for cycling the very best o...
13/01/2025

Happy 2025!

I know we're late, we've been hibernating :) preparing for our Spring 2025 season for cycling the very best of Greece!

If you would like to cycle with us in late April or May this year please get in touch soon - we have few spaces left and space for a group on just the week of 24th-31st May.

We've got new great routes, more amazing views and even more tasty Greek cuisine!

Message us at Breakawaygreece.com.

See you soon we hope :)

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Palaia Epidavros
Epidavros
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