Wellness Escape: Yoga, Surf & Mindfulness on Gran Canaria's Las Canteras Beach

See Yoga Retreat runs this flexible holiday programme in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on the beach esplanade of Playa de Las Canteras. The core of the week is yoga — up to 13 classes are offered, covering styles like Sun Vinyasa, Moon Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. You can swap any yoga class for a surf lesson or a dance class, which keeps the week feeling varied even if you're not a dedicated yogi.

The instructors change over the year, which guests say brings a good balance of styles. On the week we saw reviewed, the team included Emmi, who handles arrivals and orientations, Ella who organises excursions, and Annika, a massage therapist whose work guests describe as 'amazing and very reasonably priced'. The classes themselves range from 09:30 beach yoga to evening candlelight sessions, so there's something for every schedule.

The location is a real strength. Las Canteras is a long urban beach with calm water most days, making it ideal for learning to surf. The surrounding neighbourhood is quiet and safe, with plenty of restaurants, shops and surf hire places within walking distance. Old Town Las Palmas is a short trip away for exploring, and organised excursions like the weekly mindfulness hike to a volcanic area are included.

Accommodation is the most customisable part of the retreat. The base option is a private room in an all-female shared apartment, some of which sit right on the beach with sea views, others with a pool. From there you can upgrade to a private apartment (about 10 minutes' walk from the studio, 5-10 minutes from the beach) or a 4-star front-line hotel with an infinity pool, a 5-minute walk from the yoga studio.

Meals aren't included, and this is deliberate. The area around Las Canteras has so many good, affordable places to eat that the hosts would rather you explored than ate the same retreat food every day. Your kitchen (in the apartments) is fully equipped if you want to cook — and they will hand over plenty of recommendations.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation (choose your preferred type) - Daily yoga classes (up to 13 per week) - Daily surf lessons with our instructors - Daily meditation classes - Free additional dance classes - Group excursions/activities (e.g. mindfulness hike, Old Town visit) - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Wifi connection - Daily breakfast at our favorite café - 1:1 online yoga session with the owner before your arrival (30 min)

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Meals (lunch and dinner) - Additional treatments (e.g. massages) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Flights costs - Airport transfer (available for €45 per way)