7 Day Yoga Retreat in Almeria, Andalusia, Spain (NOW BOOKING)

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• Teacher

  Simona Hernandez

• Date(s) 2nd - 9th May 2026
• Time Bookings can be made by emailing:- simona@yogabodhi.co.uk and payments can be made by BACS transfer. See BACS details in the further information.

Andalusia is one of my most favourite areas in Spain. This Almeria Yoga venue is on the edge of one of Europe’s most remote and beautiful natural parks, the Cabo de Gata, one of the last unspoiled stretches of Spanish coastline. It’s an amazing landscape of perfect half-moon bays, hidden coves, bizarre volcanic rock formations, and spectacular flora and fauna – a wonderful wild coastline, which you will have seen more times than you think as the backdrop in many films including Indiana Jones, Lawrence of Arabia, and Sergio Leone’s famous spaghetti westerns! This yoga venue is in a peaceful, isolated location, but within walking distance of the lovely traditional local village, which can be seen across the valley at the foot of the spectacular mountain backdrop.

Accommodation:-

Accommodation at the yoga Almeria venue consists of the main house, which won awards in the 80’s for its striking modernist design. It sits in the semi-desert landscape amid lush gardens, its architecture echoing ancient Mediterranean civilizations. Its striking natural swimming pool is fed by spring water and filtered by reed beds. It is one of the most unique yoga retreats in Spain.

It has long been a stylish, bohemian family home, also an exotic venue for photo shoots. It still retains its comfortable homely feel.

All bedrooms are en-suite and air conditioned. The main house has two double en-suites and four twin en-suites.

The outlying cortijo or farm has been converted in the original local style into charming accommodation, located a couple of hundred yards from the main house. The cortijo apartments have their own sitting room/kitchens, although all meals are taken on the dining terrace at the house.

Food:-

The Mediterranean diet of healthy vegetarian and plant based vegan meals. Food makes an important contribution to the enjoyment of your yoga holiday and the meals at our venues all share the same influences of delicious and healthy cuisine…. fresh, locally sourced and seasonal produce, olive oil, fresh vegetables, salads, pulses, pasta, rice, cheeses, yogurt and egg dishes are served buffet style with plenty of choice, with fruit, muesli, preserves, cheese, eggs, olives and home made bread for breakfast.

Vegetarian by default, fish or chicken dishes can be provided once or twice in the week if requested by the group. Some special diets can be accommodated, but please check with us first. Vegan, gluten and dairy free diets are catered for.

Alcohol
We are happy to provide wine, beer or spirits if you wish to make it part of your yoga holiday, using an honesty bar system.

Facilities:-

Yoga Shala

The spacious yoga shala overlooks the pool and garden, has a covered roof and is fully equipped with everything you need for 20 people.

Pools

There are two pools, one at the house and one in the cortijo area. The one at the main house is an ‘eco-pool’ the water is continually filtered through reed and water-plant beds an is crystal clear. The pool at the cortijos is a ‘normal’ pool. Both pools are minimally treated to ensure cleanliness without harming the delicate eco-system. It makes for a lovely swimming experience.

Things to do:-

Between morning and evening yoga classes there is plenty of time to relax by the natural swimming pool or take a massage with a local therapist.

Or you can head off to the beach for a day. There are sandy, secluded and unspoiled beaches to be found within a 30 minute drive away. Parasols and a picnic can be provided for a day out swimming and sunbathing. There are several sandy, secluded and unspoiled beaches can be found within approximately 20 minutes drive from the venue, inside one of Spain’s largest National Parks, the Cabo de Gata. Almeria has the sunniest weather for yoga retreats in Europe and beaches are usually warm enough to be enjoyed from May through to the end of October. There are also several charming coastal villages within the park, which make an idyllic location for a meal out at one of the many restaurants. Groups usually arrange a half-day excursion during the week, which typically includes beach, shopping and dinner out.

If you want to explore the area on foot there are many scenic walks to the local village of Nijar, perfect for a drink al fresco in a picturesque setting and offers a variety of craft shops, local specialities include ceramics, rugs and baskets. For more of an adventure you can walk up to the mountain village of Huebro via the Ruta del Agua, following the spring-fed river to the pool at the source of the water where you can have a refreshing swim!

The city of Almeria is just half an hour away with an impressive cathedral and the 10th century Alcazabar, a fortified complex within Almeria city and the largest Muslim fortress in Spain. The Arizona style landscape of Almeria has been extensively used for filming over the years. A nearby western style town was the set for Sergio Leone’s famous ‘Spaghetti Westerns’ and is open to visitors, which includes staged ‘gun fights’ and Can-can girls in the saloon. As unlikely as it sounds this is actually a lot of fun, especially if you are a film fan!

Retreat programme:-

There will be two yoga classes each day in the fully equipped, spacious and airy yoga shala. The morning classes will be more dynamic and invigorating gently opening the body and attuning to the mind and breath. The evening classes will be very nurturing and grounding and will either focus on Yin yoga, Restorative yoga or Myofascial release with some meditation and Yoga Nidra. Simona will of course weave in some story telling and Yoga philosophy. The classes will be suitable for all levels and yoga experience. There will be one yoga free day and no yoga on travel days. There will be time set aside in the day to take in the stunning beauty of the surroundings, relax by the pool, head off to the beach, take a walk or enjoy a massage treatment.

Costs:-

Double or twin room en-suite – £1150
Single occupancy room en-suite – £1450
Prices are per person

Includes:
Accommodation

Three vegetarian meals each day and non alcoholic drinks.

Daily meditation and yoga classes (apart from one yoga free day and no yoga on travel days)

Wifi.

Not included:
Airport transfers

Dinner out at a local restaurant one evening

Optional day-trip and other excursions

Massage treatments

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and will secure your place on the retreat. The remaining balance is due 8 weeks before you travel.

To book a place on this retreat or for any further information please email Simona@yogabodhi.co.uk. Please state your preference with rooms either in the main house or cortijo and if you would like to share or have a room to yourself.

Payments are to be made to Yoga Bodhi. Please do inform us once you have paid a deposit.

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