Description

Nominated by Yoga Journal as the best retreat in Europe, Suryalila Retreat Centre, nestled into the rolling hills of Andalusia, is the perfect retreat from the hurry and worry of everyday life.

We have prepared a unique Five Day Hiking and Yoga Retreat for all nature lovers. Discover all the local treasures in Sierra de Grazalema with the help of very experienced guides while nurturing yourself at Suryalila Retreat Centre.

Our local eco tourism organisations, O-Live and Sierra Vida, will lead you on some magical hiking, birdwatching and biodiversity tours.

The goal of this retreat is to help you deepen your yoga practice in a beautiful retreat environment while exploring the Spanish countryside through outdoor activities here in the breathtaking nature of Andalusia.

The nearby mountains of Sierra de Grazalema boast with more than 200 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, outstanding Mediterranean flora (including more than 30 species of orchids and the unique Spanish fir), 18 species of reptiles and 9 species of amphibians.

Accommodation

At Suryalila Retreat Centre, we provide different levels of accommodation to suit every budget. From glamping in the olive grove to relaxing in the luxury of our deluxe doubles, we will make sure you have the experience of a lifetime! We offer a wide range of hotel accommodations to suit both independent travellers and large Yoga groups and retreats.

Our accommodation packages are all inclusive, which means that whether you are sleeping in a dorm or in our deluxe room, you will enjoy three gourmet vegetarian buffet-style meals per day and have full access to all of our beautiful common areas and facilities.

Our furnishings and decorations have all been imported from Bali, India and Morocco. The Spanish farmhouse-style wooden ceilings with beams and the terracotta tiled floors blend harmoniously with the exotic Asian furniture and wall hangings. The designer decor is both soothing to the soul and delightful to the eye.

Suryalila has three Yoga halls. Ganesha Yoga Shala has a gorgeous wooden ceiling as well as a wooden floor and is filled with light from windows on both walls as well as a skylight. It also has a lovely balcony with benches for enjoying the expansive views.

Yoga

The yoga classes will be focused on alignment, restoring the body, moving with integrity, powerful breathing and meditation practices. They will be a perfect way to recharge and reenergise after the hiking activities.

The Om Dome has been dubbed the most magnificent Yoga Hall in Europe. The sacred geometry creates a cathedral-like space, which is awe-inspiring.

The Dome overlooks rolling hills, olive groves and a ruined convent. Inside, the Dome boasts underfloor heating and cooling and two long walls for practicing inversions. The walls have been beautiful decorated with colourful murals of Indian gods and Tibetan imagery. There is a state of the art sound system as well as atmospheric lighting.

Hiking

• Hike in Grazalema with focus on Biodiversity
• River Walk, Refreshing Bath and Forrest Bathing
• Birdwatching and Hiking
• Hike from Suryalila
• Permaculture Tour

Retreat Schedule

Day 1
3pm Arrival
5.30pm Restorative Yoga
7pm Dinner

Day 2
7am Early Breakfast
8am Hike in Grazalema
1.30pm Lunch
5.30pm Easy Flow Yoga
7pm Dinner
9pm Restorative Yoga

Day 3
8am Dynamic Flow Yoga
9.30am Breakfast
10.30am River Trail with forest bathing
1.30pm Lunch
5.30pm Yin Yoga
7pm Dinner
8.30pm Permaculture Tour of our Grounds

Day 4
7am Early Breakfast
8am Hike in Grazalema
1.30pm Lunch
5.30pm Easy Flow Yoga
7pm Dinner
Movie 8.30pm Suryalila Movie

Day 5
7am Early Breakfast
8am Hike to Las Lomas
1.30pm Lunch
5.30pm Yin Yoga
7pm Dinner

Day 6
8am Dynamic Flow Yoga
9.30am Breakfast
Depart

Cuisine

We pride ourselves in offering sumptuous banquets of delicious gourmet vegetarian and vegan-friendly organic food. We grow as much of our food as possible and we keep our own happy chickens who provide us with eggs.

Our goal is to provide the perfect space and environment for retreats with excellent customer service, whilst creating a real sense of family style intimacy.

Our kitchen is a happy and bustling environment and the cooks are all very creative and talented. The Suryalila Kitchen specialises in gourmet international vegetarian cuisine, using the freshest seasonal, locally-sourced organic fruits and vegetables available, artfully prepared in a varied and truly eclectic international menu. Eggs are gathered daily from our own happy chickens and when the season allows you will enjoy the freshest of fruit picked from our own orchard of apricot, peach, fig and pear trees!

We regularly accommodate vegan, gluten-free, and non-dairy diets, so if you have any special dietary restrictions, just let us know!

If you are a little nervous about going vegetarian – don’t be! Our gourmet vegetarian cuisine will be one of the greatest food experiences of your life and we promise you, you will be raving about the food long after you return home!

Retreat Price

Our prices are significantly reduced for the period between June and September. This package prices include your accommodation, yoga sessions, three organic delicious meals a day (one of which will be backed for you to take on the hike), the use of the salt water swimming pool and facilities.

Mini Dorm: €575 (share with three other attendees of the same sex)
Eco Casa Twin: €590 p/p or €715 solo occupancy
Yurt twin/triple: €590
Twin: €670 (share with one other attendee of the same sex)
Superior Double (shared bathroom) solo occupancy: €760| for two people sharing €640 p/p
Deluxe Double (private bathroom): solo occupancy €835 single| for two people sharing €740 p/p
Deluxe Double Suite: solo occupancy €945 single| for two people sharing €795 p/p

Includes

• Yoga Classes
• Activities
• Delicious Vegetarian and Vegan Cuisine
• Sauna & Natural Salt Water Pool

What past guests have said

“Suryalila honestly is what Yoga dreams are made of. From the breathtaking views and the beautiful accommodation to the idyllic practice spaces and incredible food. The meals are fantasticly colourful, satisfying and healthy – lots of nourishing superfoods to choose from! It is so much more than a Yoga retreat. It is a safe and welcoming community that quickly becomes your home.” – Joanne Cone,

”The perfect place to come away – whether for the (v good) yoga, excellent food, peace, stunning views in all directions, kind people or quiet. Plenty of cushions in the shade, a small pool, a few friendly animals. Activities if you want them (I did mountain biking, hiking and canyoning) but that still left plenty of time for relaxing, thinking, writing or reading. I adored my week there and will come back.” – Debra

”Our group of four had a fabulous four night stay here in November. It’s a wonderful place with delicious veggie food and the magical Om Dome where we practiced yoga everyday. Staff are so friendly and committed. We loved Mario’s great hosting skills and Kate’s inspiring yoga classes. The whole place has such a calm and spiritual atmosphere. Watching the sun rise and set and see the sky full of stars on a clear silent night was an unforgettable experience.” Rebecca

How to get here

Travel Arrangements
There are a few airport options close to us. The best airport to fly to is Seville (75 min away), then Jerez de la Frontera (50 min). Malaga is also an option (2 hours by transfer/car or 3 hours by bus). We recommend Skyscanner to search for the best airfares.

Should you decide to travel by bus, we can send you the bus timetable closer to your arrival. Otherwise, organise transfers from the airport to Suryalila. The cost from Seville is €90, from Jerez – €70 and from Malaga – €150. Usually we group people arriving at similar time together, so you can share the cost of the transfer.

Alternatively, there are buses running to Villamartin from where we can pick you up. The cost of a pick up form Villamartin to Suryalila is €10.

Booking

To make an enquiry or book one of this Yoga and Hiking Retreat in Spain, send your request to the team who will get back to you within 24 hours or email us directly on [email protected].

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