Andalucian Hiking & Yoga Escape: Guided Walks, Two Daily Yoga Classes & Farm-to-Table Vegetarian Food

Suryalila sits on a large rural estate near Villamartín, in the province of Cádiz, about an hour inland from the coast. It's a working finca with an organic permaculture farm on the grounds, olive groves around it, and the Sierra de Grazalema and Sierra de Líjar within reach for walking. The retreat centre itself has multiple yoga studios, a saltwater pool, a café, a boutique, massage rooms and its own farm — so a week here is spent on one property, not travelling between venues.

The yoga is led by the centre's own teachers. Mornings are usually a more active practice; late afternoons are slower, often yin or restorative. The exact teacher depends on the week and the training schedule running alongside, but the standard is high — this is one of the centres where Frog Lotus Yoga teacher trainings are held, and the founder, Vidya Heisel, was named Favourite Yoga Teacher Trainer at the 2024 OM Yoga Awards.

The hiking is what separates this week from a standard yoga retreat. You're out for several hours on most days, walking through olive groves, farmland, and up into the hills around the estate. Routes are chosen for the season, and you'll be walking at a pace that suits the group. Bring proper shoes — this is real countryside walking, not a promenade.

Food is fully vegetarian and comes largely from the farm, so the menu shifts with what's in season. Meals are served at set times in the dining area, and dietary needs are catered for if you flag them in advance.

On top of the scheduled programme, you can add holistic treatments, extra excursions, or a trip to one of the nearby white villages. There's also the option to extend — some guests stay on as a 'Retreat Yourself' guest before or after the organised week, choosing their own mix of daily yoga, farm meals, treatments and free time.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation at Suryalila - Three vegetarian meals daily - Daily morning yoga class - Daily afternoon yoga class - Guided hikes on most days - Use of the saltwater pool and estate grounds - Wi-Fi on the property - 10% of retreat profits donated to charitable organisations

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers (can be arranged for an extra cost) - Travel insurance - Massage and holistic treatments - Optional excursions and day trips - Alcohol and café purchases - Personal expenses