Life Makeover Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Spain

The core of this retreat is a series of group workshops, usually two or three intensive life makeover sessions each week, touching on things like work-life balance, stress, and setting a direction for the next chapter. On top of that there are daily yoga classes, meditations, exercise sessions like rebounding and aqua aerobics, and guided walks along the coast or into the Sierra Helada nature reserve. Nothing is compulsory – the schedule runs from 8am to around 8:30pm, and you pick the sessions that appeal to you.

The food is a big part of the experience. All meals are plant-based, cooked on site, and served buffet-style so you can try a bit of everything. There's no sugar, bread, dairy, eggs, salt, coffee, or alcohol served, which sounds restrictive but actually gives your system a break – and most guests find they lose a bit of weight without ever feeling hungry. You can also choose to replace meals with fresh juices for a day or the whole week if you want a deeper detox.

The location helps too. Albir is a low-key town, nothing like nearby Benidorm, with a Blue Flag beach a short stroll from the retreat centre. The coastline is dramatic – cliffs, pine trees, a lighthouse walk where you might spot dolphins, and views across to Calpe Rock. It's easy to forget the outside world for a few days, which is rather the point. The retreat team are experienced and genuinely warm, and the guest reviews repeatedly mention the sense of calm and the quality of the teaching.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off (Alicante ALC) - 3 nights accommodation - 3 daily plant-based meals - Daily yoga classes (minimum one 90-minute class per day) - Daily meditation classes - Exercise classes (rebounding, aqua aerobics in summer) - Guided walks - Life makeover workshops - Juicing options - Use of pool, sauna, and gardens - Wifi - Parking

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Personal coaching sessions (available at extra cost) - Spa treatments and additional therapies - Personal expenses