Wellness Retreat in the Andalusian Countryside: Daily Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing

The Palms Spain sits in La Alquería, a small hamlet between Alhaurín de la Torre and Alhaurín el Grande, about 20 minutes from Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport. The property is set in lush gardens with palm trees, fruit trees, and quiet corners for reading or napping. The retreat emphasizes rest and renewal, not a packed schedule—but each day includes yoga, meditation, and the option of sound healing.

Your hosts are Sue and Jane, both trained in Bikram yoga in the late 2000s (Acapulco and Los Angeles respectively) who later ran a studio in Fleet, England, for eight years. Since then they've added Yin, Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra, and sound healing to their teaching. They now live permanently in Málaga and run The Palms full-time.

Classes happen in an outdoor shala nestled among fruit and olive trees, with mountain views, or in the indoor studio when the weather turns. Styles rotate—Vinyasa on some mornings, Yin or Bikram on others, and Yoga Nidra in the evenings. There are also guided meditations and sound bath sessions. All levels are welcome, and you're encouraged to go at your own pace.

Food is a big part of the experience. Brunch is plentiful, dinner is a proper evening meal, and both are mostly plant-based—fresh vegetables, fruit, and light dishes. Water, tea, coffee, and snacks are available throughout the day. Special diets like vegan and vegetarian are standard, and other requests can be accommodated if you give notice.

When you're not in class, you can sit by the heated saltwater pool, soak in the outdoor jacuzzi, find a hammock in the garden, or walk to the two Spanish bars just down the road. A five-minute stroll gets you traditional tapas. Slightly further, Alhaurín has more restaurants, and Málaga city is a short drive for a day trip. The retreat can also arrange golf at the Lauro Golf complex, one mile away.

The atmosphere is calm and adult-only—no children are allowed on the resort, which guests often comment on. It's the kind of place where you can show up with just a yoga mat and a swimsuit, and everything else—laundry, meals, classes—is taken care of.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - Daily brunch and evening meal, plus lunch on arrival day - Water, tea, coffee, and snacks throughout the day - Daily yoga classes (Vinyasa, Yin, Bikram, Yoga Nidra, etc.) - Guided meditation sessions - Sound healing sessions - Access to indoor and outdoor yoga shalas - Heated saltwater swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi - Hammocks and quiet garden spaces - Lush tropical gardens and mountain views - Daily laundry service for yoga clothes - Free Wi-Fi throughout the property

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional wellness treatments (massage, Reiki, reflexology) - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Meals outside the retreat (e.g., at local restaurants)