10 Retreats in Europe: For the active Solo Traveller

Recharge and rejuvenate at our ocean yoga retreat in Sintra, Portugal. This week of yoga, pranayama and meditation also gives you the chance to discover the hidden gems of one of Portugal’s most beautiful regions.

The stunning setting is between the ocean and the mountains. Close to three breathtaking beaches it has incredible views of the Serra de Sintra Unesco World Heritage Site and is near to picture-book fishing villages and Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca. This retreat will provide tranquillity, inspiration and a powerful boost in energy levels.  All levels are welcome to join us in beautiful Sintra.

The Yoga Surf Holiday is for anyone that loves yoga (or likes to learn to love it), loves to be outdoors, at the beach and likes to learn (or improve) one of the most fun sports ever!

Every day we start at sunrise with meditation, followed by a 1.5 hour yoga class and a deliciously healthy breakfast, so you are ready to be picked up by the surf school to go to the beach and learn to surf. We’ll bring lunch to the beach, but you will come back for the 1 hour afternoon relaxing yoga class, followed by dinner and by that time, all you can think of is going to bed and sleeping like a baby! Expect to have a week full of fun, sun, health and happiness. The eyes will be glowing with life once you return back home.

Upon your arrival, Kate, a qualified natural juice therapist and naturopath, will give you a consultation, along with a doctor. You will then be given different detoxing options for the week. Spend your time doing as much or as little as you want. There are daily coastal walks, yoga, pilates, meditation, educational and motivational sessions, raw food workshops, movie nights and trips to the local market and town.

The incredible spa and wellness centre is at your disposal and there is everything from sports and fitness classes, to an incredible array of therapies and traditional spa treatments. Relax in the outdoor or indoor pools, laze in a beach cabana or experience a world class treatment in the spa.

Set in the stunning and tranquil valley of Demänovská Dolina in northern Slovakia, our mountain cottage is filled with positive energy and peace. The resort is located next to a mountain stream amid serene forest scenery. Find a balance of mindfulness, relaxation and nourishment encircled by the beautiful Tatra National Park, just a few minutes drive away from Jasná ski resort. Luiz Veiga will be teaching a combination of yin and ashtanga, a style he is well-known for. He will give each student the tools they need to build and reinforce a solid self-practice. Classes are open for all levels.

This Ibiza yoga and walking retreat is an unmissable opportunity to fully experience the stunning beauty and spirituality of Ibiza. We are teaming up with Toby from Walking Ibiza to bring you this fabulous retreat that combines inner and outer journeys.

We will show you the other side to Ibiza, far from the parties and clubbing. Experience the magical healing beauty and the peaceful nature of the island. Legends and myths come alive as we explore the sacred island of Ibiza. Yin and yang are part if the essence of Ibiza and the island has many sides. This retreat will help you to discover the hidden Ibiza with secret bays to swim in and pine forested paths. Find quartz crystals and bear witness to the glorious sunset from secluded spots.

This is all combined with delightful yoga to ground and relax you. Guided meditations and fabulous home-cooked food with amazing company make this a very special retreat. Join us in our luxury private villa and connect with your true self in beautiful Ibiza.

Our yoga, wine, cooking and culture retreat in Italy blends the fun of yoga practice with good living! Stay in a historic casale (farm), turned luxury boutique hotel, set in the Italian countryside and enjoy the bliss of Italian cuisine, culture, wine, nature, all dressed up with classic Italian art and history!

As we are in an incredible setting, Tuscany being one of the most beautiful regions in Europe, we try to offer a good balance of workout, down-time and cultural excursions. Some people are perfectly at ease staying at the hotel to enjoy the peace and luxury of the countryside, pool and relax. For those people who enjoy excursions and cultural discovery, we have a choice of suggestions ranging from the world famous UNESCO heritage city of Siena to the famous medieval town of Montalcino, known for the famous wine Brunello di Montalcino, to the sea side resorts or nature reserves.

We will also organize for you two hands on cooking classes with the chef Fabio Loda, and an in-house wine tasting of the prize winner “Montecucco wine” produced by the farm. In the program you’ll also find a visit to the hot spa of Petriolo just a few kilometers away.

With our sailing and yoga retreat in Malta, you will see that life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. This unforgettable experience will take you sailing around the stunning Maltese islands for seven days. Incredible views, awesome yoga and wonderful people – what more could you want?

Get ready to be blown away by the deep blues of the crystalline sea as we circumnavigate Malta and Gozo in a private yacht. Dramatic mediterranean landscape, azure waters and ancient ruins will be a stunning backdrop to our yoga practice and your photos.

We will travel around the entire coastline of Malta, Gozo and Comino in the seven days, allowing us to share the best spots with you. Secluded beaches will be our amazing yoga practice settings, while the ancient cities will be open for you to explore in the daytime. With short travel times between our stops, you will be able to maximise your shore time.