The cottages by the yoga shala and pool.

Almeria is Spain's sunniest region and one of the least visited. Its proximity to North Africa means that the area is semi-desert, dry and dramatic, with imposing mountains and dazzling sea. The venue is on the edge of one of Europe's most remote and beautiful natural parks, the Cabo de Gata, one of the last unspoiled stretches of the Spanish coastline. It's an amazing landscape of perfect half-moon bays, hidden coves, bizarre volcanic rock formations, and spectacular flora and fauna - a wonderful wild coastline, which you will have seen more times than you think as the backdrop in many films including Indiana Jones, Lawrence of Arabia, and Sergio Leone's famous spaghetti westerns!

View from the freshwater pool to the main house.

The venue is in a peaceful, isolated location, but within walking distance of the lovely traditional local village, which can be seen across the valley at the foot of the spectacular mountain backdrop. It is only half an hour from Almeria airport, and a two-hour trip from Malaga aiport.

The venue consists of the main house, which won awards in the 80's for its striking modernist design. It sits in the semi-desert landscape amid lush gardens, its architecture echoing ancient Mediterranean civilizations. Its striking natural swimming pool is fed by spring water and filtered by reed beds.

It is now being adapted to cater for yoga groups. The main house has two double en-suites, three twin en-suites and one twin with bathroom nearby. The outlying cortijo or farm has been converted in the original local style into charming accommodation, located a couple of hundred yards from the main house. The
cortijo has its own swimming pool and a covered outdoor yoga space for twenty. The cortijo apartments have their own sitting room/kitchens with 5 twin en-suite bedrooms, one double en-suite and one single en-suite.

Prices are for 7 nights and include yoga, accommodation, all meals, teas, coffees.
Not included flights, transfers, excursions, soft or alcoholic drinks.
Shared en-suite accommodation twin or double £1050 pp
Single occupancy £1300

Speak to us about a payment plan to help settle the balance by May.

Enjoy evenings of serenity following our Yin and Restorative sessions.

Transport is available at a cost of a few euros per head for excursions, depending on the numbers. Several sandy, secluded and unspoiled beaches can be found within approximately 30 mins drive from the venue, inside one of Spain's largest National Parks, the Cabo de Gata. We can provide you with parasols and a picnic for a day of swimming and sunbathing. A range of water sports is available at the beach of Agua Amarga.

About your hosts

Both Finlay and Alan manage the studio in Dundee and deliver a range of classes. This retreat will feature their combined sessions with one teaching and the other assisting, so you will get a lot of attention and care. Morning sessions will be beginner/open level led by Finlay, suitable for all with props all provided. The afternoon sessions will be more yin/restorative sessions with Alan. Each day we will check in with participants to see what other activities or sessions the group may want that day.

Together, they will create at easy-going atmosphere where you can do as much or as little as you like. This is a chance for you to unplug, find out more about your practice, and talk to Finlay and Alan about yoga, health, and well-being in a setting designed just for that.

Schedule

(Each day is subject to change and we will check in with the group at breakfast to see about adding extra sessions)
6th July

Arrival & check-in from 3.00 pm
16.30 Yoga + Meditation practice 90 mins
19.00 Dinner
7th July

7.30 Morning Yoga Practice 60 mins
9.00 Breakfast
FREETIME
16.30 Yin-Based Practice 75 mins
19.00 Dinner

8th July
7.30 Morning Yoga Practice 60 mins
9.00 Breakfast
FREETIME
16.30 Yin-Based Practice 75 mins
19.00 Dinner

9th July
7.30 Morning Yoga Practice 60 mins
9.00 Breakfast
FREETIME
16.30 Yin-Based Practice 75 mins
19.00 Dinner

10th July
7.30 Morning Yoga Practice 60 mins
9.00 Breakfast
FREETIME
15.30 Yin + Restore Workshop (2 hours)
19.00 Dinner

11th July
7.30 Morning Yoga Practice 60 mins
9.00 Breakfast
FREETIME
16.30 Yin-Based Practice 75 mins
19.00 Dinner (Dinner out for chef’s night off)

12th July
7.30 Morning Yoga Practice 60 mins
9.00 Breakfast
FREETIME
16.30 Yin-Based Practice 75 mins
19.00 Dinner

13th July

Self-practice in the yoga shala
8.30 Breakfast
Check out by 10am

Massage services can also be provided on-site, just let the hosts know the day before to organise this for you.

Prices are for 7 nights and include yoga, accommodation, all meals, teas, coffees.
Not included flights, transfers, excursions, soft or alcoholic drinks.
Shared en-suite accommodation twin or double £1050 pp
Single occupancy £1300

Speak to us about a payment plan to help settle the balance by May.

Location: Finca del Alamo, Carreterra Lucainena, 04100 Níjar, Almería, Spain