Relaxing Yoga Holiday on the Costa Tropical, Spain

Mornings at the retreat start with tea and a 60-minute yoga session on the beach just in front of the house. The morning practice is a Vinyasa or Ashtanga flow, which gets your body moving, and in the evening there is a slower Yin yoga class three times a week. If the weather is not on your side, the class moves to the yoga shala at the house. The teaching is suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioners, and Antonella tailors the sessions to whatever you want to work on, whether that is flexibility, balance, or just getting comfortable with the basics. The rest of the day is unstructured. You can swim, sunbathe, or read on the sand, take a walk along the coast, or head into the village, which is a five-minute stroll away and full of proper Spanish restaurants and tapas bars. Twice during the week, the hosts arrange a guided excursion to places like Granada, the Alhambra's home city, or the whitewashed mountain village of Frigiliana. A river hike in the Durcal riverbed is another highlight, a slightly strenuous walk up the stream that takes you through beautiful mountain scenery. The food is all home-cooked by Antonella and Simon, using seasonal and locally sourced Mediterranean ingredients. Meals are a social affair, eaten together at the table, and there is always the option to swap a meal for a fresh juice. Antonella is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher with over five years of experience leading classes, and she and Simon are experienced hosts who have been running these retreats for a number of years. They share their home with guests, which gives the whole week a personal, family-like feel.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation - 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner) - Daily yoga classes (Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin) - Tea, coffee, and infusions throughout the day - Juicing option to replace a meal - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary (e.g. excursions, diving, kayaking) - Additional treatments - Airport transfers