Wellness & Weight Loss Escape with Yoga and Detox in Coastal Spain

La Crisalida Retreats is a family-run health and wellbeing center located in the peaceful town of Albir, just north of Alicante on Spain's stunning Costa Blanca. For over 15 years, the center has welcomed guests from around the world, offering a holistic approach to wellness through a carefully curated program of activities. The retreat philosophy is simple: by combining gentle exercise, mindfulness, and a plant-based Mediterranean diet, your body can naturally cleanse, rebalance, and reach its ideal weight—without starvation or extreme measures.

The daily program is rich and varied, running from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm, with activities such as yoga, guided walks, meditation, rebounding, aqua aerobics (in summer), and life makeover workshops. Each day presents a new opportunity to explore different yoga styles—Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, and Hatha Flow—taught by a team of four to five experienced instructors. The classes are designed for all levels, with a focus on helping you reconnect with your inner self, improve flexibility, and reduce stress.

Nutrition is at the heart of the experience, with a nutritionist-designed menu that emphasizes fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. All meals are plant-based, naturally gluten-free, and free from refined sugar, dairy, and processed foods. You have the option to juice for part or all of your stay, a powerful way to accelerate detoxification. The retreat's life makeover workshops, covering topics like 'Finding the Authentic You' and 'Creating Balance in Your Life', provide practical tools for mental wellbeing that you can carry home.

The location itself is a highlight, with the retreat just a 15-minute stroll from the Blue Flag beach of Playa del Racó l'Albir. Guests can explore the beautiful Sierra Helada nature reserve, walk the promenade to the historic town of Altea, or simply relax by the magnesium-rich outdoor pool. The combination of a supportive community, expert guidance, and a stunning coastal setting creates an ideal environment for transformation and healing.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in your chosen room type - 3 daily delicious and nutritious plant-based meals (or juices) - Daily yoga classes (2 per day) - Daily guided walks - Daily meditation sessions - Exercise classes: rebounding, yogalates, aqua aerobics (summer) - Life makeover workshops - Cooking and juice demonstrations - Airport pickup and drop-off from Alicante Airport (ALC) - Welcome chat and orientation - Free WiFi - Free parking - Washing machine and laundry facilities - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments and massages - Activities not included in the itinerary - Personal expenses - Flights