8 Day Yoga and Wellness Retreat by the Sea in Albir, Spain

La Crisalida is a family-run health and wellbeing center set in a quiet side street in Albir, a few minutes' walk from the beach. The program combines yoga with meditation, guided walks, exercise classes like rebounding and aqua aerobics, and life makeover workshops, all included in the price. You'll eat three plant-based buffet meals a day, with the option to replace any meal with fresh juice.

Yoga classes happen most days on the roof terrace with views of the mountains and sea, or in the indoor studio when the weather doesn't cooperate. The style is mostly Hatha-based, with Yin, Vinyasa, Restorative, Anusara, and Kundalini also offered across the week. There's a weekly Yoga Nidra session, and teachers adjust the class to suit beginners and intermediate students.

Accommodation options range from shared studios to private apartments, all in Spanish-style buildings with white walls and bright cushions. The property includes two outdoor pools, a sauna, and plenty of sunny corners for quiet time. The beach at Playa del Racó l'Albir has a Blue Flag, and the promenade stretches all the way to the old hill town of Altea.

The team at La Crisalida is led by Lisa, a co-owner who has practiced yoga for over 15 years and trained with the Mindful Yoga Academy in Alicante, Sarah Powers, and in therapeutic yoga. Juan Carlos runs the popular pain management class and does massages. The schedule runs every day, and a weekly program is handed out on arrival.

What's included

- Accommodation for 7 nights - All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - plant-based buffet - Option to juice for any meal instead of eating - Daily yoga classes (minimum one 1.5-hour class per day, 2 per day on 5 days) - Daily guided walks - Daily meditation sessions (silent) - Exercise classes: rebounding, yoga-lates, pilates, aqua aerobics (in summer) - Weekly cooking and juice demos - Life makeover workshops - Free airport pickup and drop-off (Alicante airport or train station) - Free Wi-Fi in all areas - Use of yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, and blankets

What's not included

- Massages and other holistic treatments (available onsite at additional cost) - Travel insurance - Flights - Visa fees