6 Day Beachfront Yoga & Wellness Escape on Spain's Tropical Coast

Yoga Soul Spirit is run by Antonella and Simon, an Italian couple who live in the house where you'll stay, in Castel de Ferro on Spain's Costa Tropical. The retreat is unfussy and relaxed; there's no fixed schedule forcing you from activity to activity. Instead, the structure is simple: morning yoga on the beach, a big breakfast, a long stretch of free time for the beach or an excursion, and in the evening a slower practice and a shared dinner.

Morning classes are 'more energetic—Vinyasa or Ashtanga'—held outdoors on the beach 'if possible,' with views of the Mediterranean. Evenings, three times a week, are Yin Yoga, a slow, floor-based practice. Antonella, who has more than five years of teaching experience, adapts everything to your needs; guests have noted how supportive she was when one arrived with a broken wrist.

The location itself is the other major draw. Castel de Ferro is described as a 'long beach' with a village center a five-minute walk away, where you can find tapas bars and restaurants. The area is known for its near-perfect climate: Malaga province gets around 300 days of sunshine a year. Granada, with its famous Alhambra, is about 50 minutes away by car.

On one or two days during the retreat, there are guided excursions included in the price—typically a hike in the river Durcal, where you walk upstream through the riverbed itself. Other outings, like a full day in Granada, the caves and cliffs of Nerja, or the hilltop village of Frigiliana, are arranged as optional extras.

In the evenings, everyone eats together at a long table—'the hosts really love to eat all together to get to know each other better,' as the listing puts it. And then there are the cats: Omy, Soul, and Yogi, who are apparently very much part of the experience. 'Yogi would come to the beach every morning to start the day by laying on our mats,' wrote one guest.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation - Daily yoga classes (morning Vinyasa/Ashtanga and evening Yin Yoga) - 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner) - Water, tea, coffee, and infusions - Juicing option - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection - Airport pickup from Motril bus station - Optional guided excursion (e.g., river Durcal hike)

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Airport transfers (available for €160 from Malaga, €120 from Granada) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary (e.g., Granada trip, diving, kayaking) - Additional treatments - Lunches (unless specified)