8-Day Active Training & Wellness Retreat in North Tenerife

MBestcare runs this retreat in Puerto de la Cruz, a town on the north coast of Tenerife known for its mild climate and gardens. The area has a slower pace than the tourist-heavy south, with black-sand beaches, natural pools and the Taoro Park right next to the hotels. The retreat is designed for people who want to stay active while on holiday rather than just lie by the pool, but it's not a bootcamp — sessions are adapted to beginners and experienced athletes alike.

Training is led by Marnix, a Belgian personal trainer who has lived in Tenerife for over 20 years. He holds qualifications in personal training, spinning, indoor walking and Bosu balance training, and he has completed ultramarathons including the Tenerife Blue Trail, Transvulcania and the La Palma Ultra Marathon. Sessions take place outdoors where possible — on the beach or in the hotel gardens — and focus on functional fitness, mobility and endurance.

Recovery is built into the schedule, not bolted on. You get three 50-minute massages across the week: a deep tissue massage early on to release tension, an aromatherapy massage mid-week, and an ayurvedic massage later to round things off. After each one there's a tea ritual, and the sauna is available daily. Marga, a local massage therapist from north Tenerife, provides the treatments.

Accommodation is in one of MBestcare's selected 4-star hotels near Taoro Park, chosen for quiet surroundings and gardens. You stay in a private room with a balcony or terrace, private bathroom and air conditioning. The hotel has a pool, restaurant and relaxation areas, and the town centre, beaches and walking paths are within easy reach.

This retreat suits solo travellers in particular — the small group size means you're not thrown into a big group, and you get one-on-one attention. It also works for couples wanting an active holiday together. The schedule leaves plenty of free time, so you can train in the morning, have a massage in the afternoon, and still go out exploring.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in a private room in a 4-star hotel in Puerto de la Cruz - Breakfast at the hotel each morning - Daily personal training sessions - 3 professional 50-minute recovery massages (deep tissue, aromatherapy, ayurveda) - Daily access to the sauna - Relaxing tea ritual after selected treatments - Daily support from the MBestcare team - Airport transfers (both airports, round-trip)

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (extra massages, etc.) - Optional activities and excursions (surfing, cycling, hiking, Teide trip, etc.) - Lunch and dinner (not included in the package) - Additional meals not mentioned in inclusions