5 Day Slow Relaxation & Wellness Retreat in North Tenerife, Spain

The Slow Relaxation & Wellness Retreat takes place at Hotel La Victoria, a restored boutique property in La Orotava's old town — an area declared a National Historical and Artistic Monument. The hotel sits steps from the famous Casa de los Balcones and the Victoria Gardens, with quiet rooms furnished in traditional wooden style. Unlike the crowded coastal resorts, La Orotava offers a slower rhythm of life. This retreat is designed for guests who want to disconnect with minimal scheduling, letting the town's calm character do the heavy lifting.

The core of the experience is a daily massage session, with three types included: aromatherapy, Canarian volcanic stone, and deep tissue. Treatments are tailored to individual needs, so whether you carry tension in your shoulders from desk work or just want to unwind, the therapist adapts each session. The host team, MBestcare, keeps things small and personal — at most four people practicing together — so attention stays focused on each guest.

Days follow a simple pattern. After breakfast (served until 10:00 AM), the time is yours. You might explore La Orotava's historic streets, stroll through banana groves, hike in the nearby Teide National Park, or simply sit in a shaded square with a coffee. Late afternoons are reserved for the day's massage at 4:00 PM. There's no itinerary pressure, no classes to attend unless you opt for optional yoga, guided walks, or cultural visits through the host.

The team behind the retreat is MBestcare, a wellness tourism operator based in Tenerife. Marga, a local massage therapist, is known for her warm, family-like care. Eva, a health psychologist specializing in neuroscience and stress, is available for those wanting to work on mental wellbeing alongside physical relaxation. The retreat is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and anyone new to wellness holidays — it's beginner-friendly and doesn't require any fitness level.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private room at Hotel La Victoria - Continental breakfast every morning (8:00-10:00) - 1 x 50-min aromatherapy massage - 1 x 50-min Canarian volcanic stone massage - 1 x 50-min deep tissue massage - Daily personal care from the MBestcare team - Welcome meeting with your host - Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival

What's not included

- Flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Additional treatments or activities - Airport transfers (available for an extra fee) - Lunch and dinner