2-Day Beach Yoga & Martial Arts Fitness Retreat on the Albanian Riviera

Day one starts at 07:00 with departure from Mother Teresa Square in Tirana, with a coffee and rest stop in nature on the way. You arrive at General's Beach around 09:30 and check in. From 10:30 to 12:00 there's a beach fitness session inspired by martial arts — dynamic work on the sand. Lunch is a Mediterranean meal from 13:00 to 14:00, then the afternoon from 14:00 to 18:00 is free for the beach. At 18:00 there's a Vinyasa Flow class, and dinner at 19:30 is a three-course organic meal using local ingredients.

Day two begins with an 08:00 Yoga Flow combining Hatha and mindful stretching, then breakfast at 09:00. From 10:00 to 11:30 there's a second martial-arts-inspired fitness session. Lunch is a traditional organic meal at 12:30, followed by free beach time from 13:30. The final session, a relaxing Hatha yoga class and closing meditation, runs 16:00–16:45 before departure back to Tirana at 17:00.

What separates this one from a generic beach yoga weekend is the martial arts element: Albert is a genuine Shaolin Kung Fu master and school founder, and the fitness classes draw on martial arts movement patterns and functional training rather than standard circuits. The retreat also includes wellness workshops on breathwork, mindfulness and practical stress management, plus a moon meditation on the beach rooted in an ancient Chinese tradition.

The location is a specific one: Plazhi i Gjeneralit near Palasë, on the Albanian Riviera, known for clear water, fine sand and greenery, and noticeably quieter than the bigger Albanian coastal resorts. The accommodation is a beachfront eco-resort with furnished bungalows in the gardens, A/C, ensuite bathrooms, wifi and terraces. Meals are Mediterranean, seasonal and organic, served on a sea-view terrace.

Group size is capped at 15, ages are open, and the hiking, swimming and wildlife-watching options around the beach mean you're not confined to the resort if you want to walk. Reviews from past guests consistently single out Andrea and Albert's attentiveness and the food — one guest described it as the best travel experience she'd had.

What's included

- 1 night accommodation at a beachfront eco-resort - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Beach fitness sessions inspired by martial arts and functional training - Specialized wellness workshops - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Wifi connection - Use of yoga mats, props and sports equipment

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Airport pickup and drop-off (available for €25 each way, €50 return) - Extra nights before or after the retreat - 60 min massage - Private yoga or Qi Gong class