4-Day Wellness and Nature Retreat in the Andalusian Mountains

Cortijo Albaricoque is a 75-hectare estate inside the protected Sierra Alhamilla Natural Park, 40 minutes from Almería and the coast. The main house has been restored with handcrafted wood, natural lime plaster, and big windows that frame the mountains. Outside, there are two stone pools, a terrace where you eat every meal, and a garden with a bar. A natural spring fills the pools and provides pure drinking water year-round at 18°C. The setting is genuinely remote—the sort of place where you arrive and immediately feel the noise of normal life drop away. The host, Denis, lives on the property and is hands-on: he takes guests on hikes, helps with bookings, and is known for going out of his way to make people comfortable. The retreat itself is flexible rather than rigidly scheduled. A sample day includes morning mindfulness or yoga, a mid-morning workshop or nature walk, free time by the pool, an afternoon session (yoga, a creative workshop, or exploring the estate), and sunset meditation on the terrace. Dinners are local Andalusian dishes, and the group is kept small—usually 6 to 10 people—so it feels personal and unhurried.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Specialized workshops - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Airport pickup & drop-off (from Almería) - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Cooking class - Luggage storage - Free parking - WiFi connection - Pre and post retreat support - Use of pools and spa facilities

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments (e.g., massage) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary