Beachside Wellness and Detox Retreat on the Red Sea

Nuweiba sits on the Gulf of Aqaba, where the Sinai mountains meet the Red Sea. The retreat centre is effectively on the beach, with a coral reef that you can reach from the sand. There is a fully equipped yoga studio, a separate roof space with views along the coast, a meditation room, and a dedicated massage room. Behind the property, the mountain ranges of Sinai rise up, so you get both sea and rock within a few steps.

What makes this different from a bigger beach resort is the scale. With a handful of guests at most, your programme is genuinely individual. It starts with an initial consultation when you arrive, and you can bring in Ayurvedic advice and iridology analysis if you want them. From there, days are a mix of a class of your choice, stretching, yoga or qi-gong, pranayama and meditation, plus a daily massage or treatment slot. There is no pressure to do everything; the point is to find what works for you.

Susan is the heart of the operation. She trained in Iyengar and Hatha yoga, and has spent 25 years teaching across all ages and abilities. She also teaches Yin Yoga, Qi-gong and Reiki, and her classes tend to weave in pranayama, meditation, and Ayurvedic principles. Guests keep coming back to how well she reads the room and how much she packs into each session without it ever feeling rushed.

The food is vegetarian and vegan-friendly, with fresh fish available, and a lot of it is organic Egyptian produce. Brunch and dinner are the main meals, with fresh juice daily and herbal teas and real coffee throughout. You can also order salads and sandwiches, and she can teach you how to cook some of the dishes if you ask. Whether you're detoxing or just want good, simple food by the sea, the meals get consistent praise.

Accommodation is comfortable rather than flashy. Rooms are ensuite with large beds, and some have a small outside terrace. There are also simple beach huts if you want something more rustic. Facilities cover air conditioning, free wifi, parking, a library, a restaurant and the yoga decks. Airport transfers from Sharm el-Sheikh can be arranged, and visas are normally not needed for stays up to two weeks in Sinai.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (light breakfast, brunch, and dinner) - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 30 minute massage - 1 hour treatment - 30 minute massage - Specialized workshops - Access to beach, yoga studio, roof terrace, and quiet room - Fresh juice daily - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Airport transfers (available for €117 per person return) - Additional treatments or massages - Extra nights accommodation - Dinners ordered on top of the included brunch (available for £15)