Pilates and Yoga Retreat in the Volcanic Hills of Fuerteventura

The retreat runs in Villaverde, in the north of Fuerteventura. The village sits in the volcanic hills inland from the coast, so you get the lunar-looking landscape the island is known for without being isolated from the sea. Fuerteventura itself has near-constant temperatures year-round, which is why the Canaries work as a retreat destination outside the usual summer months.

A typical day starts with Pilates, usually before breakfast, followed by yoga and a meditation session. Breakfast comes after that. The middle of the day is for nutritional consultations, treatments, or simply resting, and there's often a second movement session in the late afternoon. Evenings are for dinner and downtime. The exact schedule shifts depending on the group and the weather, but the structure — movement in the morning, free time midday, something in the afternoon — stays consistent.

What makes this one different from a standard yoga retreat is the combination of Pilates and nutrition. Pilates sessions focus on control, posture and core work, which pairs well with the more static holds in the yoga classes. The nutritional advice isn't a lecture; it's individual, and it's tied to the meals you're actually eating that week, so you leave with something you can repeat at home.

The island itself is worth the trip. Fuerteventura is closer to Africa than to mainland Spain, and it has long stretches of beach, Sahara-style dunes in the north, and volcanic terrain inland. Between sessions there's time for hiking, and the water around the islands supports diving, snorkelling, kayaking and paddle-boarding — the archipelago has around 350 species of fish. If you want to add any of that to the week, it's straightforward to arrange.

Group sizes are kept small enough that the instructor can correct you in class and the nutrition sessions are genuinely personal rather than generic. You don't need to be experienced in either Pilates or yoga to join — the sessions are taught at a level that works for beginners and people who already practise regularly.

What's included

- Accommodation in Villaverde, northern Fuerteventura - Daily Pilates sessions - Daily yoga sessions - Guided meditation sessions - Nutritional advice and individual consultations - Meals during the retreat - Treatments as specified in the package

What's not included

- Flights to and from Fuerteventura - Airport transfers (unless arranged separately) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional excursions and water activities - Additional treatments not included in the package