14-Day 1:1 Weight Loss and Fitness Retreat on La Palma, Canary Islands

The programme runs for 14 days and 13 nights, and everything is arranged around one guest at a time. Before you arrive, you have a consultation and assessment; from that, Joa writes your training plan and your nutrition plan. Training happens twice a day, with the intensity balanced so you are not overloaded but still losing fat. Every session is adjusted to your current condition, including any previous injuries or limitations. The page states that clients typically lose 5 kg or more in the two weeks.

A sample day starts with breakfast at 08:00. From 09:00 to 11:00 you are out hiking and exploring the island's landscapes. There is a personal training session from 11:00 to 11:40, lunch at 13:00, then a siesta and recovery time. At 15:30 there is a snack or protein smoothie, a second personal training session from 16:30 to 17:30, and stretching and mobility work from 17:30 to reset flexibility and the nervous system. Dinner is at 19:00. On Sundays the plan is a picnic and time chilling on the island.

What separates this from a boot camp is the ratio. It is one guest to one trainer, with mentoring available around the clock, and the training space, nutrition and recovery are all set up for that single person. The accommodation is a private Canarian apartment in Santa Cruz de La Palma with an ensuite bathroom and wifi, a four-minute walk to the ocean and ten minutes to the mountains. The town has everything you need close by without crowds.

Joa is a professional combat sports athlete, a World Championship gold and silver medallist and a Spanish gold medallist, with almost 10 years as a personal trainer. She applies the principles she uses in elite competition to weight loss: structured training and discipline rather than restriction. The page describes her as your best friend outside training and your toughest coach during it.

La Palma itself is often called Europe's Hawaii. It is the greenest Canary Island, with volcanoes, mountains and ocean, tropical fruit and flowers growing everywhere, and a stable, mild climate. The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the programme asks guests to respect the local ecosystems, minimise plastic, stay on marked trails and support local producers. Airport transfers from La Palma Airport (SPC) are included, and the drive is about 20 minutes.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 13 nights accommodation in a private apartment - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - 2 snacks daily - Full personal attention 1:1 - Personalised training plan - Personalised diet plan - Mentoring 24/7 - Beach stretching - Morning nature hikes with a trusted guide - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Adventures in nature - Exploring the island - Cooking class - Professional event photos - Free excursions to sites of interest - Transportation during the retreat - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary