About The Retreat
Dates
2026
4th – 11th April
3rd – 10th October
Join us on our seven-night yoga holiday surrounded by mountains and sea in Almeria, Spain. You will be staying in a traditional finca surrounded by a spectacular mountain backdrop, on the edge of Cabo de Gata National Park, the largest protected coastal area in Spain.
Our Mountain and Sea Yoga Retreat strikes the perfect balance between activity and relaxation, allowing you to tailor your holiday to your preferences. We offer a range of activities included in the price, but if you need a week of relaxation, this is your holiday, so do what you need to feel revitalised by the end of the week’s stay.
Enjoy yoga twice a day in the yoga shala, and the day is yours to do as you please.
We enjoy our active Almeria yoga holidays in the shoulder season of April and October. It can be cooler during this time, so you can enjoy a more active break in Spain, but it is still warm enough to lie by the pool or relax on the beach.
There is a lot to do on this Almeria yoga retreat, such as a guided hike in Huebro Mountain Village, explore the local village where there are lovely cafes and shops, visit the Tienda de Los Milagros art studio of Matthew Weir and Isabel Soler Hernández or even take a day trip to Almeria.
The wild, secluded beaches are only a 30 minute drive away and have hidden coves, volcanic rock formations and beautiful flora and fauna. The coastline is known for its stunning snorkelling spots and water-sports if you’re looking for adventure.
Venue
Our venue is a traditional Andalusian country estate surrounded by palms, fruit trees and olive groves. The Finca has six single occupancy stylish bedrooms and the charming cortijos are a mix of twin or single occupancy. There is plenty of tranquil outdoor areas to relax in, or take a dip in one of the pools.
There are two private pools at the venue, one of which is an eco-pool and is plant filtered through treatment ponds making it chlorine-free – a wonderful way to refresh after a hike
Retreat Schedule
Time your flight arrival to make the included transfer, then arrive at the venue to settle in and get ready for the welcome meeting and evening meal with the group. Yoga starts the next morning and continues throughout the week. We have a transfer included on the last day so the last yoga class will be in the evening on the last night, before the final dinner.
Daily Schedule
8.00 – 9.30am
Morning Yoga
9.30am
Breakfast served by the pool
10.30am – 5pm
A variety of activities, relaxation by the pool or beach
5pm – 6.30pm
Evening yoga
7.00pm
Time to Dine
Teacher
April: Helen Turrell
Helen’s wellness journey began 16 years ago, drawing from her background as an endurance athlete and studies in exercise physiology and nutrition. After traveling the world and working as a personal trainer, she trained as a Pilates teacher in Marbella, Spain. A life-changing trip to India led her to complete her 500-hour certification in Ashtanga and Hatha yoga, where she immersed herself in Yoga, philosophy, breath work, and meditation with incredible teachers.
Passionate about travel, teaching, and fostering community spirit, Helen loves to teach, learn, laugh, and inspire others. Her classes combine the dynamic energy of Yang Ashtanga / Hatha practices with the restorative qualities of Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra, offering a truly transformative experience.
Helen’s classes are tailored to suit individuals of all levels (including complete beginners). To further enhance her holistic approach, Helen also studied at the Vegan Chef School in London, providing a balanced perspective on nutrition and wellness. She’s always excited to meet new people and share her love for yoga along the way!
About the Yoga
Wake up in our peaceful venue and make your way to the bright yoga shala with terracotta tiling.
In the mornings there will be a more dynamic yoga class with vinyasa and hatha flow sequences to wake the body and mind with meditation and pranayama.
The evening classes will be yin and restorative yoga and will be held either in the yoga studio or outside. With 3 hours of yoga over 6 days, you can start unwinding from your daily life, release into relaxation, and revitalise your energy over your week with us. Anyone of any age, ability, or level can enjoy this yoga practice.
Cuisine
The food in Montenegro is special. Local, seasonal, and as fresh as it gets. We use a combination of the local market, bakeries, delis and small shops for our supplies.
You can expect delicious salads with the most amazing tomatoes and olives, wholesome meals to nourish and fuel your adventures, and freshly baked bread. We even sample some local sweet treats (the Baklava is amazing!) for the perfect fix after hikes.
You will enjoy brunch and a two-course evening meal while lunch will be at ‘home’ in the garden or even as a ‘packed picnic’ to take on our adventures! Of course, everything is vegetarian or vegan.
We will cater for any dietary requirements, just let us know in advance. Our chef is Nafia Harding. With a flare for the colourful, Nafias’ culinary creations are as beautiful as they are absolutely delicious! Nutritionally balanced, plant-based and from the heart you will leave each meal feeling satisfied in every way.
Retreat price
Your private country estate accommodation is split between the main house & cortjios:
Main house:
You will be staying in the main finca which all have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and the eco-pool close by.
Room 1: Master single occupancy with en-suite bathroom and walk-in shower: £1749
Room 2: Superior Single occupancy with en-suite bathroom, shower over bath, living area & private patio: £1699
Room 3: Large Single occupancy with en-suite bathroom: £1699
Room 4: Standard Single Occupancy with en-suite bathroom: £1599
Room 5: Large Single Occupancy with en-suite bathroom and patio: £1679
Room 6: Single Occupancy with en-suite bathroom (window has no views): £1499
Cortijos:
The cortijos are six separate studio apartments with the pool close by. Each has its own porch, bathroom, living area and kitchen with an outdoor terrace.
Single occupancy with en-suite: £1749
Twin room sharing with one other yogi with two single beds and en-suite bathroom: £1399pp
Includes
- 7 night’s at a beautiful private country estate with two pools
- 2 x 1.5 hr yoga classes a day
- 7 x delicious breakfast at the Finca
- 6 x plant-based evening meals at the Finca
- Plant-based lunches when at the venue
- Yoga shala for your yoga classes
- An orientation walk to the local village
- Guided hike through Huebro Mountain Village
- Half-day trip to Almeria
- Yoga equipment, mats and blocks
Not included
• Flights/train travel, insurance
• Transfers can be arranged at an additional cost
• Afternoon activities. We will send more information about prices closer to the time and then tailor the week to the groups desires for a bespoke package
• Massage treatments are available on request
• Lunches
What to pack
• Yoga mats are provided, but if you would like blocks, straps, eye pillows or anything else please bring them with you! Also, if you love your mat, then bring it along!
• Beachwear, and what you need to protect yourself from the sun: sunglasses, hat and suntan lotion
• Hiking boots and appropriate socks
• Mosquito repellent
• Light clothing for coastal and harbour towns
• A jumper or cardigan for the cool mountain evenings
• Shorts and t-shirts that “breathe” for hiking (avoid cotton)
• A camera and binoculars to observe the fauna
• A water bottle (more ecological than plastic bottles!)
• Your prescription if travelling with lots of medicine
• A road map and your international driving licence should you wish to hire a car
• Indoor shoes/slippers to keep your toes warm
How to get there
We include transfers from Almeria at the times listed below. If you choose to fly outside these times or to a different airport, the transfer will not be included. Our current transfer times are recommended from the London Gatwick to Almeria flights. The flight time from London Gatwick is roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Flights
Arrive at Almeria airport no later than 12:00, so you have time to clear customs and baggage reclaim. The shared transfer will depart at 13:00.
Depart from Almeria airport after 10:00. Our shared transfer will leave the venue at 7:30am to arrive back at the airport at 8:00am. This will give you enough time for travel and check-in.
Transfers: The transfer to the venue is included in the price if you either catch the recommended flights or book flights with similar arrival and departure times so you can meet at the airport for the group transfer.
The transfer takes around half an hour. If you can’t make the group free transfer we can help arrange a private transfer at an extra cost.
Malaga airport is 2 hours 30 minutes from our accommodation, if you choose to fly to Malaga, the transfer will not be included (and is approximately 290€ for a 4 person taxi) but we can help arrange it with a recommended transfer company. There are also buses from Malaga Airport to Almeria city for 10€ which is another option, and you would then need to arrange a taxi from Almeria to the venue.
Booking
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