SPAIN 2024

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE IN SPAIN:
YOGA + HIKING RETREAT

Andalucia, Spain
June 7-14, 2024 
with Melanie Caines + Maria Hillier

Get ready for the warm Andalusian sun, incredible vegetarian Mediterranean meals, and authentic, fun-filled cultural experiences in gorgeous Spain!  Yoga, hiking, flamenco, wine tasting, and pool hangs – what could be better?  This stunning Spanish adventure is filled to the brim with sun, spice, and everything nice.

Yoga offerings include Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Myofascial Release, Neurogenic Yoga, and Meditation.

NATURE RESERVE RETREAT CENTRE

Lucia Retreats will be our amazing hosts for the week.

Immerse yourself in the peace and comfort of nature in the mountains of Southern Spain.

We’ll take up residence in a collection of charming, rustic Spanish villas in Anadalucia’s spectacular national park, Sierra de Grazalema.

The Sierra de Grazalema and the nearby whitewashed villages host some of Spain’s prettiest mountain scenery. 

Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, stroll through the gardens, or relax on the terrace with a glass of Spanish wine.

View the experience HERE.

Indulge in local vegetarian Mediterranean food lovingly prepared by private chefs.

Our yoga room includes everything you need for two blissful classes each day: mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters.

This retreat includes:

Two Guided Nature Hikes
(Hikes are 2-4hrs long)

Wine Tasting/Pairing in Sentenil de las Bodegas

Flamenco Show in Ronda
(includes free time to explore the village of Ronda)

accommodations & Fees

Rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioners and heaters, and there is wifi throughout the retreat center.

Main Villa: EL CORTIJO
This villa has a huge garden, swimming pool, full kitchen, & living room.  The bedrooms in this villa have private bathrooms.

Single Occupancy Room €1875
Double Occupancy Room (2 beds) €1575pp
Double Occupancy Suite (2 beds) €1725pp

Villa #2: EL RANCHO
This villa has a private swimming pool, living room, full kitchen, two bedrooms (one bedroom with one double bed and one bedroom with two twin beds), and private bathroom.

Double Occupancy €1875pp
Triple Occupancy
 €1775pp

Villa #3: LA ROMANTICA
This is a studio apartment with a private swimming pool, living room, full kitchen, one double bed, one sofa bed, and private bathroom.

Double Occupancy €1725pp

PARAISOS ESCONDIDOS
These paraísos escondidos, or “hidden paradises,” are a collection of 4 apartments that share a private pool and are a 5-7min walk from the other 3 villas. Each apartment has a living room, full kitchen, double bed, sofa bed, and private bathroom. 

Single Occupancy €1875
Double Occupancy €1575

what to expect

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Daily meditation and yoga twice a day
  • Daily brunch & dinner (except 1 dinner) and midday snacks
  • Two guided hikes
  • Wine tasting in Sentenil de las Bodegas
  • Flamenco show in Ronda
  • All taxes/HST included
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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

  • Airfare
  • Ground transportation to the retreat centre
  • One dinner
  • Alcohol
  • Gratuity

Other Optional Activities:

Walking to the nearby village of El Gastor

Hamman/Spa

Massage

OUR ITINERARY

Please note: depending on the weather & temperature we may hike in the morning

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FRIDAY, JUNE 7

Arrival day
4pm Check in
Dinner
Welcome circle

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SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Morning Meditation + Yoga
Breakfast
Morning hike (2-3hrs)
Free Time
Evening Yoga
Dinner

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SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Morning Meditation + Yoga
Breakfast
Free Time
Evening Yoga
Dinner

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MONDAY, JUNE 10

Morning Yoga + Meditation
Breakfast
Excursion: Sentenil de las Bodegas for wine tasting 
Evening Yoga
Dinner

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TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Morning Yoga + Meditation
Breakfast
Morning Hike (3-4hrs)
Free Time
Evening Yoga
Dinner

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

Morning Meditation + Yoga
Breakfast
Free time
Excursion to Ronda for Flamenco show

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Morning Meditation + Yoga
Breakfast
Free time
Closing circle + yoga
Final dinner

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FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Breakfast
Departure day

TRAVEL

 

FLIGHTS

Once you have your spot reserved you can search for your flight: the arrival day is Friday, June 7 and the departure day is Friday, June 14.  The retreat centre is 2hrs from Malaga airport and 90mins from Seville airport.

 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Ground transportation can be arranged, for a fee, from Malaga, Seville, or Ronda. 

From Malaga or Seville the cost is €50pp with a minimum of 5 people.  Depending on the travel plans of participants we can arrange transportation so that participants can be grouped in order to share the cost. 

 

TRAVEL QUESTIONS?

Contact Melanie at novayogaretreats@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE TERMS & CONDITIONS

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If you cancel your booking up to 120 days before the retreat start date: your deposit (less a change/cancellation fee of €150 EUR or $150 USD depending on the currency of your booked trip) and all other payments may be transferred to another Nova Retreats Inc. trip (within one year of the current retreat start date), space permitting.  Please note: if you make multiple changes each change/cancellation will result in an additional €150/$150 USD change/cancellation fee. You are also permitted to transfer to a different Nova Retreat OR transfer your booking to another interested party (the change/cancellation fee noted above will still apply).  

If you cancel your booking between 91 days and 119 days from the retreat start date: you can avail of a one-time transfer of your payments (MINUS your €500 or $500 USD deposit) to another Nova Retreats Inc. trip (within one year of the current retreat start date), space permitting (please note: this is a one-time transfer and multiple changes are not permitted, no exceptions).  You are also permitted to transfer your booking to another interested party. Please note: your €500 or $500 USD deposit will be non-transferable and non-refundable if you cancel OR transfer in the 91-119 day time period.

If you cancel your booking 90 days or less from the retreat start date: no credit can be given and all monies paid will be forfeited.

In the event that the trip is postponed for any reason, including any force majeure event, all monies paid will be converted into travel credit that can be applied to a future Nova Retreat Inc. trip; this credit is transferable and expires one year from the original retreat date.

Nova Retreats Inc. is a small business that proudly works with intimate, family-run hotels and venues and we are unable to offer refunds of any kind. If you require more security, please talk to an insurance broker about a comprehensive travel plan that will offer you the coverage you need.

Thank you for understanding.

• A €500 non-refundable deposit (PER PERSON) is required to reserve your spot (ie, a double room requires 2 deposits).

• 50% of balance is due December 7, 2023
Remaining balance is due February 7, 2024

Payments can be made via credit card, interac e-transfer, PayPal, or cash.

 

• Proof of travel medical insurance is required.

• Participants must have a regular yoga practice and should be comfortable with a level 1/2 class.  Participants should be confident modifying when they need to and be open to exploring and adventuring on the mat.

YOUR TEACHERS

MELANIE CAINES

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MARIA HILLIER

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need a passport?

Yes you are required to have a passport.

I don’t have anyone to go with and I don’t want to pay for single occupancy – can you find me a roommate?

Yes I can try to match you up with another solo traveller. You can pay your deposit and if a match cannot be made your deposit will be refunded.

I have dietary restrictions – is this retreat able to accommodate me?

Yes certainly; once you have reserved your spot please pass on any allergies, restrictions, or requests.

Will my ride to Lucia Retreat Centre meet me at the airport or bus station?

Yes!  Lucia Retreats  will have all of your flight arrival (and departure) information and will arrange for ground transportation to meet you.

Do I need to be an advanced yogi to join this retreat?

Participants should have a regular yoga practice and be comfortable with a level 2 class; participants should be confident modifying when they need to and be open to exploring and adventuring on the mat.

Can I bring my kids?

This retreat will be an adult-only vacation.

How can I reach you if I have further questions?

You can email us at novayogaretreats@gmail.com or call 709-743-8303.