Wellness Escape with Yoga, Dance & Surf in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

See Yoga Retreat runs flexible yoga and dance holidays on the beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, open all year. The program changes each day but rotates through a set of classes: Sun Vinyasa, Moon Vinyasa, open-air beach yoga, Yin Yoga with a cacao ceremony, Yoga Nidra, 5 Elements Vinyasa, plus dance classes like Dancehall, Latin Solo, Lady Styling, and Reggaeton. There's also a positivity beach meditation most days, a weekly mindfulness hike to a volcanic area, an Old Town exploring trip, and a cacao ceremony midweek. You're free to swap a yoga class for a surf session or an extra dance class whenever you like.

The retreat is run by a small team who handle the logistics and are present during the week. Guests in reviews mention Emmi welcoming them on arrival with keys and breakfast vouchers, Ella organizing excursions and answering questions, and a massage therapist named Annika offering very reasonably priced massages. The instructors are described as friendly and encouraging, and the classes are suitable for all levels from total beginner to advanced.

The setting is Playa de Las Canteras — a long, sandy, sheltered bay in Las Palmas. The city itself is a working town with a historic old quarter, not a purpose-built resort, so daily life mixes in easily: you can walk to restaurants, the beach, or the yoga studio. The Canary Islands are known for mild, stable weather year-round, with warm winters and plenty of sun.

One thing to note from the reviews: this is not a wellness cocoon where every detail is handled. You organise your own meals (there is a kitchen in the apartments if you want to cook, or plenty of cheap local restaurants), and the two shared-apartment reviews mention a couple of small gaps like no locks on bedroom doors and no toilet roll on arrival. It works best for people comfortable with a self-catering, slightly DIY holiday that has good yoga and a friendly community built around it.

What's included

- Daily breakfast vouchers at a local café - 7 nights accommodation in the accommodation type you choose - Up to 13 weekly yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Weekly mindfulness hike to a volcanic area - Weekly exploring trip to the Old Town - Surf lessons with our instructors - Additional free dance classes (e.g. Dancehall, Latin Solo) - 30-minute 1:1 online yoga session with the owner before arrival - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Group excursions and activities - Wifi connection - Laundry facilities in shared apartments

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Meals (except daily breakfast vouchers) - Additional treatments (e.g. 60-minute massage, extra surf classes, private yoga classes) - Airport transfer (can be arranged for €45 per way) - Optional excursions not listed in the itinerary - Anything not explicitly listed as included