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If you´re looking for a mountain and yoga vacation, this is the place for you!

Enjoy beautiful accommodation surrounded by nature. Cool off after a hike in the mountains at one of our five outdoor pools with views of the sierra. Fresh vegetarian meals will be cooked for you daily. You can savour local organic produce in delicious Mediterranean dishes. You will practice a variety of Yoga styles with different instructors immersed in the peace of nature.

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Program

Day 1: Arrival day. Possible to book pick up at 15:30, Ronda Train/Bus station.

Day 2-5:

07:30 - 08:30 Energizing Yoga Class
08:30 - 08:45 Meditation
08:45 - 09:30 Gentle Yoga Class
09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast/brunch.
10:30 - 14:00 Free time, Hiking Tour or Workshop.
14:00 - 15:00 Time for lunch
15:00-18:00 Free time, Hiking Tour or Workshop.
18:00-19:15 Energizing Yoga Class.
19:15- 20:15 Yin Yoga or Restorative Yoga Class.
20:30 Dinner.

Day 6: Departure day. Check-out at 11:00

The schedule is flexible. It will adapt to the needs of each group or other local circumstances.

Yoga

This is a week with a lot of yoga. You will practice a variety of yoga styles with different instructors immersed in the peace of nature. Usually a yoga retreat will include one morning class and one afternoon class, but here you will get much more. You will get four yoga classes per day, two energizing and two gentle classes such as Yin yoga. The classes are for all levels and ages.

The instructors can vary depending on which dates you have booked, but the are all well educated and experienced. All props are provided, but you are free to bring your own mat if you have one you love and are used to.

Accommodation & Meals

Enjoy beautiful accommodation surrounded by nature. Cool off after a hike in the mountains at on of the five outdoor pools with views of the sierra.

This venue is a collection of seven charming Spanish villas and a rustic head building, all nestled in Andalucia’s spectacular national park, Sierra de Grazalema. Surrounded by lush mountains and whitewashed villages, accommodations are complete with a beautiful yoga studio, private tennis court, and magnificent hiking trails. A variety of homes and apartments are available and have access to five beautiful pools, modern kitchens, AC, firewood chimneys and baths. There is also a small yoga shop at the venue with mats, bracelets, t-shirts etc. El Gastor, also known as the Balcony of the Andalusian White Villages, is a charming small town, just fifteen minutes from our retreat center by foot.

The area and the hiking routes from our Nature Reserve venue make this the best place to hike in Andalucia, according to BBC Travel.

The rooms

A variety of homes and apartments are available and have access to 5 beautiful pools, modern kitchens and AC.

Every building contains several bedrooms, living area and kitchen.

All bedrooms are different and unique decorated. In most of the bedrooms there is a queen size bed with an optional separate single bed, and a few of the bedrooms have two separate beds. Most bedrooms are en-suite.

You can also choose the exclusive suite where you stay in a private villa with private swimming pool and a big garden. You will enjoy a large/spacious room, your own private tower and closet room, Moorish Bathtub and landscape views.

Meals

Fresh vegetarian meals will be cooked for you daily.
You can savour local organic produce in delicious Mediterranean dishes. It is possible to enjoy wine for dinner on your own expense.

Surroundings & Hiking

Three whitewashed villages serve as gateways to our yoga retreat center. Zahara de la Sierra is one of Andalusia’s most striking villages, sashaying up a craggy, castle-topped peak in the park’s northern reaches. It is located just 30 minutes away by car. The traditional Olive Oil Factory here is unique in the country. The second, El Gastor, also known as the Balcony of the Andalusian White Villages, is a charming small town, just fifteen minutes from our retreat center by foot. The third, Ronda, sits atop the spectacular El Tajo gorge. Ronda´s fame was spread further by American literary figures Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles who spent much time within the town limits.

Included in the price is a hiking tour to learn about the area and the land.

Designated a Unesco Biosphere reserve in 1977, the Sierra de Grazalema was declared the first natural park in Andalucia in 1984 and is one of Spain's most ecologically outstanding areas. According to BBC Travel this area is the best place to hike in Andalucia. The large park is famous for its spectacularly rugged limestone landscape of cliffs, gullies, caves and gorges. By far the most impressive gorge is Garganta Verde, with its exceptional griffon vulture colony and rocky walls that tower vertically for 400m. Andalucia's largest cave system is also here, the Hundidero-Gato with its biggest cavern measuring 4 km long and an entrance of 60m tall. It has an exceptionally rich bird life, particularly raptors. Mammals include roe deer, Egyptian mongoose, badger, fox and Spanish ibex. As well as the rivers having a healthy otter population.

The trees consist of large cork oaks, holm oak, olive trees and the magnificent and well preserved forest of the rare Spanish fir.

Some parts of the park are controlled in terms of visiting dates and visitor numbers. At times when fire risks are greater (July to September) walks to some areas are closed.

Travel & Facts

Included in the price:
- Accommodation 5 nights in double/twin room ensuite or in an exclusive suite at the beautiful Natural Reserve Center
- Delicious healthy vegetarian meals
- 24h snack table & tea station
- Multiple yoga classes per day. 2 energizing and 2 gentle/Yin yoga. For all levels and ages
- Yoga workshops
- Hiking tour to learn about the area and the land
- Explore the unique Ronda city (Transportation only)
- Five swimming pools at the yoga retreat center
- Pre-set arrival and departure day transport between the retreat center and the Ronda train station

Not included:
- Flights
- Transfer from airport to Ronda train/bus station
- Optional excursion with horseback riding (ca 75 EUR)

Single room: Single room might be possible depending on availibility. You can see the supplements when you click on "Book on request" in the first step before you make any registration

Single travellers: Basically we try to place single travellers in shared twin room (same gender) if desired and possible, but if there is no one to share with you will be charged single supplement..

Travel: Flight to Malaga
Flights can be booked by yourself, or send us an email and we are happy to help you. Our booking fee is 30 EUR per person.
Do not book your flight before you have received information from us that the minimum number of participants is attained.

Transfer: Transfer from Ronda train station is included. Both buses and trains to Ronda leave Malaga city regularly throughout the day and you can be picked up at the bus/train station in Ronda.
Shared shuttle from Malaga airport all the way to the retreat is 25 EUR one way. Let us know if you are interested in that alternative.
Private taxi from Malaga airport is ca 150 EUR one way.
It takes appr.1,5 hours by car to to the retreat from Malaga, and 2-3 hours by bus depending on route and timetable.

WiFi: Yes

Pool: In total 5 pools of different sizes are spread out amongst the buidlings. Not heated more than by the sun. When sunny the pools usually are warm enough to swim in already in April.

Yoga equipment: Yoga mats and other yoga equipment are available but you are welcome to bring your own mat.

Other activities: We believe the activities included in the program is enough for most people. Otherwise the hiking alternatives are almost countless. The village El Gastor is appr 15 minutes away by foot.

Spa: Possible to book massage and other treatments during your stay.

Special diets: No problem, let us know when you book.

Number of participants: Minimum number 8 persons, maximum number 25 persons.

Age limit: No children.

Currency: Euro

Credit cards: The retreat does not accept credit cards. Please bring euros in cash for expenses such as massage, optional excursions, the yoga shop, local transports etc.

Electricity: 220 V, Europlug

Carbon offsetting

Carbon offsetting your air travel is a good way of taking responsiblity for the emissions caused by it. You can easily carbon offset your trip directly with us when you complete your booking, and you will immediately see what it costs. We collaborate with the organisation GoCLimateNeutral and the amount goes to replacing wood and coal stoves for solar-powered fireplaces in the Chinese countryside in an UN-certified climate project that has the Gold Standard certification. If you want to dive deeper into the climate compensation, you can find more info here.

Date	Days	Name of trip	Price from
03/05/2024	6	Spain – Yoga & hiking nära Ronda	EUR 1,045	Book on request
30/08/2024	6	Spain – Yoga & hiking nära Ronda	EUR 1,045	Book on request
25/10/2024	6	Spain – Yoga & hiking nära Ronda	EUR 1,045	Book on request

Spain – Nature & Hiking Yoga Retreat near Ronda