Study
Dance
The Dora Stratou Dance Company runs one-week courses for foreigners at its headquarters in Plaka during July and August.
Language
If you are serious about learning the Greek language, an intensive course at the start of your stay is a good way to go about it. Most of the courses are based in Athens, but there are also special courses on the islands in summer.
Athens Centre (210 701 2268; www.athenscentre.gr; Arhimidous 48, Mets, Athens) is located in the suburb of Mets, and also runs courses on the island of Spetses in June and July. The three-week courses cost €1150, and involve 60 hours of classwork.
Hellenic Culture Centre (22750 61139/40; www.hcc.gr; May-Oct), in the village of Arethousa, 7km from Evdilos, offers courses in Greek language, culture and literature. All levels of language proficiency are catered for.
Painting
Painting courses are becoming increasingly popular, and British tour operators offer a range of possibilities.
Simply Travel (020 8541 2200; www.simply-travel.com) runs two-week tours to western Crete, while Travelux (015 8076 4344; www.travelux.co.uk) offers a week in the wonderful Zagorohoria region of Epiros, followed by a week on the island of Lefkada. Another operator, Tapestry Holidays (020 8235 7800; www.tapestryholidays.com), specialises in tours to the Pelion Peninsula.
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