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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Feel Good/
Kaletra! 🌞 If you are between 18 and 30 years old, put on your swimsuit and sunglasses, and join this week dedicated to you in Almirida, on the island of Crete. On the program: water sports, mountain biking, meetings, sharing and a unique atmosphere. Beginner or experienced, you are welcome to spend a memorable week this summer. Greek atmosphere between 18-30 years old guaranteed!
Direction Greece, and the island of Crete. In the heart of the typical village of Almirida, you enjoy an ideal mix of water sports (kayak and paddle), land sports (mountain biking and hiking) and free time. Apart from the 5 half-days of activities, you can enjoy swimming in the Aegean Sea, crazy sunsets, Greek salads, feta and tzatziki!
You can also book additional activities, such as a day hike in the Aradena Gorges or discover the nightlife of Chania.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Feel Good/
Kaletra! 🌞 If you are between 18 and 30 years old, put on your swimsuit and sunglasses, and join this week dedicated to you in Almirida, on the island of Crete. On the program: water sports, mountain biking, meetings, sharing and a unique atmosphere. Beginner or experienced, you are welcome to spend a memorable week this summer. Greek atmosphere between 18-30 years old guaranteed!

Direction Greece, and the island of Crete. In the heart of the typical village of Almirida, you enjoy an ideal mix of water sports (kayak and paddle), land sports (mountain biking and hiking) and free time. Apart from the 5 half-days of activities, you can enjoy swimming in the Aegean Sea, crazy sunsets, Greek salads, feta and tzatziki! You can also book additional activities, such as a day hike in the Aradena Gorges or discover the nightlife of Chania.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Week dedicated to 18-30 year olds
  • Very comfortable hotel near the beach and with pool
  • Ideal starting point to discover the island
  • The festive atmosphere of the village of Almirida

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Week dedicated to 18-30 year olds

  • Very comfortable hotel near the beach and with pool
  • Ideal starting point to discover the island
  • The festive atmosphere of the village of Almirida

Enjoy unforgettable experiences with UCPA Horizon: we take you to the most beautiful global destinations carefully selected for their authenticity and their exceptional spots!


Multi-activities Sea

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 30 ans

Need advice?

OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER

Included

  • 7-night accommodation
  • Full board
  • 1 kayak trip
  • 1 SUP session (stand up paddle)
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  • 1 day kayaking - hiking
  • 1 mountain bike ride
  • Sports supervision and sports equipment
  • If you booked transport with UCPA: International flights back and forth. Transfer between the airport and the center.

Not Included

  • Drinks (sodas, alcoholic drinks...)
  • Personal expenses and equipment
  • Optional insurances
  • Any other supplement not included in the program
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  • The tips

On option

  • Double room option 7 nights Almirida
  • Single room option 7 nights Almirida
  • Discover Aradena

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Monday - Welcome to the UCPA Almirida site from 6 pm.
Welcome meeting at 7 pm.

Are you traveling with UCPA? Flight schedules will be known a few weeks before departure.

During your stay

Tuesday - Kayak & Chill
In the morning, head out on a kayak trip to discover Almirida Bay and the small caves that are easily accessible.
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The afternoon is free. You can take the opportunity to discover the surroundings or cool off at the hotel pool or at the sea.

Wednesday - Free time & mountain biking
In the morning, you enjoy your free time and compose your program as you wish.
In the afternoon, departure by mountain bike to crisscross the coast and the hinterland of the Greek island.

Thursday - Kayaking & Hiking
You have the choice between being part of the kayak team in the morning or the hiking team followed by a picnic in Kalyves.
In the afternoon, if you haven't hiked, trade your paddle for your sneakers to discover the tree-lined paths of Crete (or vice versa).

Friday and Saturday - Self-discovery
Two free days are planned to enjoy the hotel or discover the village of Almirida and its surroundings. An ideal opportunity to rent a car in a group and go on an adventure. Franck, our director, will not fail to give you his best addresses.
You can also complete your stay with optional activities (day hikes in the Aradena Gorges).

Sunday - Stand-Up Paddle & Rest
In the morning, head to the beach with your paddle for a Stand-Up Paddle session. An opportunity to visit the west coast of Almirida.
The afternoon is free.

The pace is adapted to everyone, fitness, yoga and Stand-Up Paddle sessions can be organized depending on the weather conditions and the fitness of each person.
The schedule of this program is indicative and may be subject to changes or adjustments.

Last day

End of the stay on Monday morning at 10 am.

Are you traveling with UCPA? Departure from Almirida on Monday morning (or other depending on the flight schedule), with transfer to the airport and flight back to Paris.

SPOT

Almyrida Bay

Sport & relaxation under the sun.

In the heart of the village of Almyrida, the “beach office” is the starting point for activities. Facing the sea, it opens up to nautical activities in Almyrida Bay. Water activities take place according to the wind, which generally rises in the middle of the morning, and falls in the middle of the afternoon. Rarely strong (greater than strength 4) it makes all nautical activities accessible and easy. Almyrida Bay extends into nearby bays ideal for day trips with a picnic.

Hosting

Almyrida Beach Hotel

Located in the heart of the village of Almyrida, the hotel structure consists of 3 units, all facing the sea. You will stay in rooms for 2, 3 or 4 people. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, mini bar, private bathroom and balcony. Sheets and towels are provided.

You will appreciate the roof top pool and its view of Almyrida Bay.

To improve your comfort, book a double or single room (with supplement).

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

All sports equipment is loaned by UCPA.

Equipment Included

All sports equipment is loaned by UCPA.

Equipment not included

We recommend that you bring a small leisure backpack, tennis shoes, a water bottle if you have one.

For your comfort: Small pharmacy against injuries, personal and travel medications, a sweater and a windbreaker.

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Watch out for the sun! Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), sun creams for face and lips.

Equipment not included

We recommend that you bring a small leisure backpack, tennis shoes, a water bottle if you have one.

For your comfort: Small pharmacy against injuries, personal and travel medications, a sweater and a windbreaker.

Watch out for the sun! Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), sun creams for face and lips.

formalities administratives

Indicative data for French nationals: valid national identity card or passport mandatory.

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/
...


formalities administratives

Indicative data for French nationals: valid national identity card or passport mandatory.

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/

Address and access

Hotel *** Almyrida Beach Hotel 730 08, Greece e-mail: almirida@ucpa.asso.fr For interns who did not buy the UCPA flight:
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- If you arrive at the same time as the UCPA flight, at Chania Airport (Chania) you can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA. You must inform the center in advance and pay the amount of this transfer to our representative on site (around 30 euros). - If you plan to come by yourself, for your information, a taxi between Heraklion airport and the UCPA hotel will cost you around 150 euros per trip there or back and 50 euros from Chania airport.

Hotel *** Almyrida Beach Hotel:


- Almyrida
Tél.: /

Address and access

Hotel *** Almyrida Beach Hotel
730 08, Greece
e-mail: almirida@ucpa.asso.fr

For interns who did not buy the UCPA flight:
- If you arrive at the same time as the UCPA flight, at Chania Airport (Chania) you can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA. You must inform the center in advance and pay the amount of this transfer to our representative on site (around 30 euros).
- If you plan to come by yourself, for your information, a taxi between Heraklion airport and the UCPA hotel will cost you around 150 euros per trip there or back and 50 euros from Chania airport.

Hotel *** Almyrida Beach Hotel:


- Almyrida
Tél.: /

Restauration

Full board:
Breakfast: continental and local buffet
Lunch: in seaside restaurants or picnicking
Dinner: buffet at the hotel

Restauration

Full board:
Breakfast: continental and local buffet
Lunch: in seaside restaurants or picnicking
Dinner: buffet at the hotel

Management

Supervision is provided by qualified instructors (French or international).

Management

Supervision is provided by qualified instructors (French or international).

Important information


Important information


Health and formalities

Vaccinations: No vaccination is mandatory. However, as with all outdoor sports, tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended.

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European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. This card is individual and nominative; it is free and valid for one year. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the “General Insurance Conditions” pages on our website:
https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

Health and formalities

Vaccinations: No vaccination is mandatory. However, as with all outdoor sports, tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended.

European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. This card is individual and nominative; it is free and valid for one year. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the “General Insurance Conditions” pages on our website:
https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France, Easyjet, Transavia, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Aegean Airlines, Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, Sky Express...


Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France, Easyjet, Transavia, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Aegean Airlines, Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, Sky Express...


formalities

Vaccinations: No vaccination is mandatory. However, as with all outdoor sports, tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended.

...
European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. This card is individual and nominative; it is free and valid for one year. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the “General Insurance Conditions” pages on our website:
https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

formalities

Vaccinations: No vaccination is mandatory. However, as with all outdoor sports, tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended.

European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. This card is individual and nominative; it is free and valid for one year. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the “General Insurance Conditions” pages on our website:
https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

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