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BlitzFitness & Pilates Kefalonia

Four days of beach HIIT and early-evening Pilates with BlitzFitness founder Karen Crump, with Lixouri Bay Beach Club all to ourselves. Watersports, bikes and airport transfers are included, 18 to 22 June 2026. From £730pp for 4 nights (1 guest).

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Kefalonia, Greece · 60 min taxi (included)Location
18 to 22 June 2026Season
4 nightsThursday to Monday
All fitness levels, mixed adult groups (max 30)Who it's for
Morning HIIT on the beach60 to 75 minutes, two trainers, cardio + strength + core
Pilates in the gardenEarly-evening classical Pilates with Melissa Ramini
Exclusive Lixouri BayBlitzFitness group takes the Beach Club for the week
Free watersportsWindsurf, SUP, sail and bike between sessions

What we say

Our BlitzFitness & Pilates holiday is a focused 4-night fitness retreat in Kefalonia, Greece, run at the family-friendly Lixouri Bay Beach Club. BlitzFitness guests have the hotel exclusively to themselves: Karen's award-winning London group picks it up and moves it to a Greek beach for the weekend.

Morning beach HIIT sessions get the day going; classical Pilates on the beachside garden decks in the early evening winds you back down. Between the two, the full Lixouri Bay Beach Club kit is at your disposal: sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, wild swims and a lovely pool. Two qualified trainers means sessions work for a wide range of fitness levels.

Led by Karen Crump (BlitzFitness founder, Level 3 Advanced Instructor, 10+ years of outdoor group training) and Melissa Ramini (classical Pilates trained at the English National Opera and Royal Opera House). Men and women welcome; the group is capped at 30 so it's always personal.

What's included

4 nights at Lixouri Bay Beach Club (exclusive use)
Welcome drinks on arrival
Breakfast every day
Arrival night Greek rooftop spread
Farewell beach BBQ with sundowners
Daily morning BlitzFitness session (HIIT / cardio / core)
Daily early-evening Pilates session with Melissa
Free use of all watersports equipment (sailing, windsurf, SUP, winging)
Free use of road bikes and guided rides
Arrival + return airport transfers
BB team support on-site

Note: Flights & transfers are not included, but we do provide a free travel planner to book both for you with ATOL protection.

Activities & Kids Clubs

Accommodation

StudiosRoom

Studios

Modern 1-room studios at Lixouri Bay with balconies or terraces, most with sea views, sleeping 2 or 3 adults plus an optional child on a camp bed.

Sleeps 3
Studio with 2 or 3 beds (plus optional camp bed)
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Family SuitesRoom

Family Suites

Modern 1-bedroom apartments at Lixouri Bay with good-sized balconies and fantastic sea views, sleeping up to 5 including a child on a camp bed.

Sleeps 5
1 double bedroom + living area with 2 beds (plus camp bed)
34 m²
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Junior Family SuitesRoom

Junior Family Suites

Modern 1-bedroom apartments at Lixouri Bay with a small sea or mountain view balcony, sleeping up to 4 guests.

Sleeps 4
1 double bedroom + living area with 2 single beds
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Family ApartmentsApartment

Family Apartments

Two-bedroom apartments at Lixouri Bay with sea view balconies or terraces, adjacent to the main hotel and pool.

Sleeps 5
2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) + sofa bed in living area
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Food & drink

BlitzFitness week at Lixouri Bay runs on Club Board: breakfast every morning, welcome night rooftop grill, farewell beach BBQ. In between, the club taverna is open daily for lunch and dinner; the kitchen is hands-down up for dietary requests (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan), and Lixouri town is a five-minute drive for two evenings away from the hotel.

What's included

Breakfast every day + welcome dinner + farewell beach BBQ. Lunches and two evening meals are pay-as-you-go at the club taverna or local tavernas.

Fresh Greek salad on the club terrace
From our team

Fitness-friendly without being boring

The kitchen at Lixouri Bay has been running BlitzFitness weeks for years. They know when to serve protein and greens and when to wheel out the chips and the Robola. Expect plenty of fresh fish, big Greek salads, enough carbs to refuel after the morning session, and no apologies for the farewell BBQ.

In the local area

Akrogiali Taverna

5 min drive

Family taverna on the Lixouri seafront. Big portions, fresh fish, gentle prices.

Maistrato

5 min drive

Harbourside spot for a quieter evening. Greek classics and sunset wine.

I-Scream Ice Cream

5 min drive

Non-negotiable stop on a non-inclusive evening. Lixouri town square.

Apolafsis

10 min drive

A little further out; worth the extra five minutes for the fresh fish.

Bowl of fresh yoghurt and fruit at the Beach Club
Rooftop taverna at Lixouri Bay Beach Club
Fresh Greek salad on the club terrace
Fresh fruit salad at the Beach Club pool bar

Itinerary

A short, focused fitness break. Two structured sessions a day (morning HIIT + early-evening Pilates), both optional, dip in and out as it suits. Everything else is yours: beach, pool, watersports, bike rides, long lunches.

Location

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Kefalonia

Kefalonia is one of a group of islands on the western side of Greece in the Ionian sea. It is the largest of the Ionian islands and parts of the island are now national parks, home to wild horses, golden eagles and other protected flora and fauna.

Getting there

The Beach Club is easy to reach: 3 hour flights to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) from most UK airports, then a 60 minute transfer round the bay. Both arrival and return transfers are included on BlitzFitness weeks, just send us your flight details.

ATOL Protected

Flights are not usually included but we can book them as an ATOL-protected package (ATOL 12803). BlitzFitness groups normally land on the same flights, so you're never alone on the transfer bus.

Fly to
EFL · Kefalonia Airport
Greece
Travel time
3hr flight · 60 min taxi (included) · GMT+2
Changeover day
Thursday 18 June 2026
Flight times
Arrive by 18:00 · Depart after 11:00

Direct summer flights to Kefalonia (EFL) run from most UK airports. Most of the group lands together; coordinate with the team when booking flights so you can share the transfer.

What we recommend

Send us your flight options before you book; we'll advise on the best arrival time to fit the group transfer and the welcome dinner. Both transfers are included in the package.

Guest reviews

5.0/ 5
From 33 verified guest reviews
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Sue B.
July 2025

I had a fabulous fitness week at the beach club in Lixouri. The staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble and they are super friendly. The accomodation and food offerings were fantastic. I do this trip every year and every year it gets better!

Zoë O.
June 2024

What a fabulous holiday! From start to finish - Kostas , Akis & their family could not have done anything more for us - nothing is too much trouble , the rooms are spotlessly clean , large and although simple - well equipped. The food is fantastic , portions are huge! We would recommend hiring a car if you want to go into Lixouri - it’s a good hour’s walk or 10 euros each way in a taxi. The beach club and watersports are brilliant. Hugo and his team - Nell ( yoga guru) , Ben , Max , Jake & Ellie ( cycle queen) are so friendly, professional and have health & safety at the forefront. I really wish I had done more activities- oh well , we will have to return! Fitness Is was amazing - great workouts and a lovely group of ladies Thank you all !

Nikki
July 2023

Wonderful long w/e with Trek in Kefalonia Loved every minute - Thank-you Great service, easy to book, lovely family run hotel whose customer service is second to none. Beach club staff friendly and helpful Lovely lovely food. All just wonderful.

Frequently asked questions

It runs for 4 nights from 18 to 22 June 2026 at Lixouri Bay Beach Club in Kefalonia, Greece, and extension nights are available.

Karen Crump, founder of BlitzFitness London, leads the morning sessions, with early-evening Pilates led by Melissa. Two qualified trainers means the sessions work for a wide range of fitness levels.

Yes. It is designed for all fitness levels, in mixed adult groups of up to 30, and the trainers adapt every session to the room.

Exclusive use of Lixouri Bay Beach Club for 4 nights, welcome drinks, breakfast every day, an arrival night Greek rooftop spread, a farewell beach BBQ with sundowners, a daily BlitzFitness session, a daily Pilates session, free use of all the watersports equipment and road bikes, guided rides, airport transfers and our team on site.

Flights, lunches and 2 evening meals, massage and spa treatments, travel insurance and the single supplement for sole occupancy.

Book online from the holiday page, or call the team on 01548 288459 (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm) and we will talk you through dates, rooms and extras.

Deposits are typically 25% of the holiday cost at the time of booking, with the balance due eight weeks before departure. Flights are paid in full at booking. Your booking confirmation shows the exact amounts and dates.

Flights aren't included in the holiday price, and airport transfers are included only where the holiday page says so. We can add ATOL-protected flights from your nearest UK airport and pre-book transfers for you, or you can arrange your own.

Yes. All our holidays are ATOL protected (ATOL 6306) and we also hold IPP insolvency insurance, so your booking is financially secure from the moment you pay your deposit.

Cancellation terms depend on the holiday and how close to departure you cancel, and your booking terms set them out before you pay. The deposit is typically non-refundable, which is why we recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover from the day you book.

Tell us when you book and we will pass the details to the kitchen. Most dietary needs are easy to cater for, and the holiday page notes any place that charges extra for special meals.

from£730ppfor 4 nights (1 guest)

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