Yoga Retreat in Spain – Malaga
Retreat to the sun!
20th – 25th October 2025
We are thrilled to share an incredible new venue for 2025!
A restorative yoga retreat in Malaga, Spain.
Escape with us to the heart of the Andalusian countryside for a transformative yoga retreat at Santillan Retreat Centre, just 30 minutes from Malaga Airport.
Soak up the tranquillity of this incredible property surrounded by rolling hills and stunning views as you immerse yourself in 6 days of gentle and restorative yoga.
Between yoga sessions, enjoy walking trails, holistic therapies or lazy afternoons by the salt water pool. Experience more of Spain on our group day trip or pop down to the nearby beach during your free time.
With an average temperature in October of 24 degrees, we will soak up plenty of sunshine before the winter months at home.
You will leave you feeling replenished, revitalised and rested!
Location
Though wonderfully secluded, Santillán is incredibly accessible. It is just 15 minutes from Rincon de la Victoria Beach, 20 minutes from Malaga City and 30 minutes from Malaga airport.
Tucked into the peaceful hills of Andalusia in its own private valley, Santillán Retreat Centre is a haven of rest and renewal. Its 5 hectares estate enjoys views of the hills and the sparkling Mediterranean sea. Surrounded by pine, lemon, and olive groves, it's a place where time seems to slow down.
This beautiful cortijo has a story to tell. Once a working olive farm, the land carries a deep sense of rootedness. It later became a traditional Spanish country hotel, welcoming guests with its warm Andalusian charm. And in 2016, it found its true calling—as a dedicated yoga and wellness retreat centre, purposefully curated to support stillness, healing, and connection.
Retreat program
Our all inclusive retreat package includes your accommodation, daily meals, all classes plus an group day trip mid retreat. Tea, coffee, fruit and water are also provided throughout the retreat.
Our 5 night retreat runs from
Monday 20th October to Saturday 25th October
Check in is from 3.30pm, Check out by 12pm.
The full schedule will be provided before arrival.
Full details of the day trip will be updated here soon!
Onsite therapies will be available to book onsite at additional cost.
Classes
Classes will be led by Senior Yoga & Relaxation Teacher, Claire Dunniece.
Sessions will include; Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama & Meditation.
With over a decade of teaching experience, Claire’s teaching centres on creating a space where yoga is experienced as a state of ease, rather than a pursuit of physical achievement. Specialising in Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra, she weaves together gentle movement, stillness, and guided rest to offer a compassionate return to your true self.
Classes are thoughtfully designed to suit all levels and physical abilities. Whether you're brand new to yoga or meditation, working with an injury, or an experienced practitioner, you'll find the sessions nourishing, accessible, and meaningful. Each retreat is tailored uniquely to the group, ensuring everyone feels supported in their own way.
Claire’s style is inclusive, down-to-earth, and rooted in the belief that yoga is for every body. You’ll be encouraged to move at your own pace, listen inwardly, and discover new perspectives to take home with you, both on and off the mat.
Each session will be taught to suit all levels and physical abilities therefore no experience is needed in yoga or meditation for you to join the retreat. Classes are individually tailored to the group attending and to complement the activities of each day.
Claire’s teaching style aims to make yoga attainable for everybody so whether you are completely new to yoga, have an existing injury or are a seasoned yogi you should find the retreat interesting, rewarding and hopefully take home some new perspectives with you. For more info on our team click here
Mats & props will be fully provided but you are welcome to bring your own should you wish.
Accommodation
We select all our retreat venues with great care, each is specifically chosen to provide us with a quality, unique environment that is comfortable, homely and relaxed. Every venue has its special features that draws us in and connects us to these unique places.
At Santillan, each room can be booked as a private or twin/double shared package. Triple rooms are also available on request.
All rooms are ensuite and have either a private balcony or patio terrace plus air conditioning.
Our guest rooms allow further connection to the landscape with each having either a view facing the valley to the sea or the tropical gardens.
The retreat environment is one of community with a friendly group atmosphere so guests who are joining by themselves should not feel apprehensive.
There will also be ample opportunity for individual time, private walks, silence etc so those who are coming for self reflection will not be disappointed.
Food
Our vegetarian meals will be lovingly prepared by the in-house kitchen team using a plethora of organic produce—either grown on-site in Santillán’s own gardens or sourced from local farms in the surrounding Andalusian countryside. Each ingredient having being kissed by the Spanish sun! Daily organic eggs are provided from the onsite free range chickens.
Each dish reflects the fresh, seasonal flavours of the Mediterranean, with a Spanish influence.
Meals are offered buffet-style in a relaxed, communal setting, with several indoor and outdoor dining spaces at our disposal. Whether you’re eating under the shade of the terrace or by the sunlit windows of the dining room, each meal is an opportunity to slow down and savour.
There’s always herbal tea, coffee, and fruit available throughout the day, so you can pause, sip, and gently refuel as needed.
Additional cold drinks and beverages will be available to purchase.
To complement our yoga practices, all meals will be vegetarian, guests with dietary needs or special requests, please let us know when booking as this must be arranged in advance.
Getting there
Easily accessible from most major airports, you can fly direct into Malaga Airport.
For those coming from Ireland & central Europe, Ryanair and Aer Lingus have very affordable flights which arrive most days of the week.
Getting from the Airport
The retreat centre is approx 36km from Malaga Airport and we recommend to use a taxi service from the airport or city centre.
We are very happy to arrange transfers from the airport on your behalf. Where possible we will try to group together arriving guests so the cost can be split.
Further detail on how to book transfers will be sent to all participants closer to the event
Price & Booking Details
20th – 25th October 2025– Package Prices
6 day/ 5 night retreat package includes:
Accommodation, Meals, Classes & Workshops,
unlimited tea/coffee and Group Day Trip.
Shared Twin/Double €1,250
PPS
Private Room €1,600
Not included: flights, transfers, insurance, any additional treatments booked.
Deposit to secure your room €400 per person
50% of balance due by 14th August
Full balance due by 15th September
*Note we advise all guests ensure they have adequate travel insurance in place upon booking*
View our booking and cancellation policy