3 Day Weekend Yoga Retreat in Unspoiled Spain
Weekend Yoga Retreat in Spain
Disconnect and deepen your practice with 'Madrid Yoga Retreat' twice daily classes; start with morning Hatha or Vinyasa and end the day with restorative Yin. Take advantage of your time with them to explore Pranayama with the introductory workshops and outdoor sunrise and sunset meditations under the gaze of our ancient castle. You'll taste and sample the outstanding produce of the area, all freshly made by their in-house catering team. Connect to their community through their talks on bee hives, olive oil production and wine tastings. Work off all the food with optional adventures and excursions to local villages, play paddle on the brand new village court or take a hike or a run through the surrounding olive groves and valleys.
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Highlights
- Yoga classes
- Olive oil tasting
- Wine tasting
- Yoga equipment
- All meals
- 2 nights accommodation in Casa Arabela
- Return transport to Madrid city centre (deluxe package only)
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
2 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 4
Accommodation
You will stay either in the village hotel or in a cozy cottage, Casa Arabella. There are 16 en-suite double rooms, and triples, all with air conditioning. The rooms were refurbished last year and most have stunning river views. There are 2 terraces to enjoy and it's only a 5-minute walk to the riverside.
Program
Madridyogaretreat's experienced instructors guide you through twice-daily yoga sessions tailored to your specific needs with modifications where necessary. With invigorating morning flows to calming evening Yin practices, the diverse classes give you a rounded day of yoga.
They are a non-dogmatic retreat that gives you a unique chance to practice in a safe space with small groups to enable individual attention. All trainers are qualified Yoga Alliance teachers and are experienced in these yoga modalities.
Your yoga practice takes place in the shala or by the river, depending on the weather. You can roam the village during your free time and will find a warm welcome from the locals. Wonder up to the castle grounds to meditate or have a beer or coffee at the social club overlooking the river Tagus.
The retreat is rooted in a sustainable approach to tourism, working with local people and showcasing local produce and history. Rural Spain is facing a huge depopulation challenge with an aging population, few employment opportunities, and a crumbling infrastructure. Your participation in the retreat is guaranteed to be a positive contribution to local life.
Daily Schedule
A typical weekend retreat looks like this:
- Optional shuttle service pick up from Madrid at 10:00
- Arrival at the village and check in from 12:00
- welcome drinks and snack from 14:00
- 18:00 - 19:30 Yoga
- 20:00 Dinner and welcome
Saturday (Yoga, tapas dinner, and wine-tasting class)
- 08:00 - 09:30 Yoga
- 10:30 - 13:30 Gentle hike and history tour of the village and ancient city of the Visigoths
- 13:30 - 14:30 Tapas and shared plates
- 19:30 - 20:30 Yoga
- 20:30 Wine-tasting class and dinner
Sunday (Yoga and lunch with olive oil tasting)
- 08:30 - 09:30 Yoga
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 Guided hike or river swim
- 12:00 Check-out & optional shuttle service drop off in Madrid
Included excursions
Explore the natural beauty surrounding the retreat with guided hikes, nature walks, and outdoor yoga sessions by the river. Reconnect with the earth and experience the invigorating power of nature.
Instructors
Ian Hassell
Local village resident Ian Hassell the founder of Madrid Yoga Retreat, has been practicing yoga for 10 years and qualified as a 200 Hatha/Vinyasa teacher in the spring of 2024 , adding a YIn yoga teaching certificate later in the same year. He has recently qualified as a Sound Facilitar . He has taught and hosted over 12 retreats and believes empathy & compassion are as equally important as technical skills when leading a class.
Retreat location
Journey to the heart of the stunning medieval village of Zorita de Los Canes (pop. 66), just one hour east of Madrid in the province of Guadalajara
Set at the foot of an 11th Century Moorish Castle with the pristine River Tagus on your doorstep; why not start your day with a dip in Spain´ s biggest river?
Journey back in time over a thousand years to our mountain paradise retreat nestled in the heart of the Alcaria valley, famous for its olive groves, organic honey and manchego cheese. Disconnect to the sounds of the amazing varieties of bird life or take a walk with the village sheep & goats. The small hamlet is the ideal setting for your twice daily yoga practice, meditations and pranayama
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Massage
- Wine tasting
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Terrace
Services
- Bicycle rental
Food
Healthy Locally Sourced Cuisine
Savor delicious, nutritious meals prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients from our in house chefs. The culinary team crafts menus that nourish your body and delight your taste buds, accommodating various dietary preferences and needs.
Joining this yoga retreat helps the local community sustain village life, countering the depopulation problems commonly suffered in the region. As far as possible, Madridyogaretreat sources all their products and services from local villages.
The food is very much the star of the show, starting with a full breakfast, lunch, and 3-course dinners prepared by the local village chefs with signature dishes typical of the area.
Madridyogaretreat offers vegetarian and vegan options on request. Please let the know in advance if you have any food allergies or intolerances.
The food is sourced locally, including our superb Manchego DO cheese, local honey, and organic meats. Madridyogaretreat caters to vegetarians/vegans. Just let them know when you book.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Halal
- Seafood
- Fruitarian
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Exclusive Gifts
Madridyogaretreat has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
Olive oil and Honey
Sound bath
Things to do (optional)
Bike hire
This is available for a small charge.
Alcohol
You can buy a wide selection of local and national wines or beers.
Spa treatments
A 1-hour Thai massage is available for 65 EUR. The deluxe retreat package includes one massage in the price.
What's included
- Yoga classes
- Guided hike
- Wine tasting
- Olive oil tasting
- All yoga equipment to be provided
- Return transport to Madrid city center (only for deluxe retreat package)
- Full board meals including drinks
- 2 nights accommodation
Included Exclusive Gifts
Olive oil and Honey
Locally sourced produce bottle of olive oil and honey
Sound bath
We are including a free sound bath lead by our sound bath qualified facilitator Marianna at all our weekend retreats in spring 2026 for bookings made by 31st December 2025!
What's not included
- Bike hire
- Additional alcohol
- Personal expenses
- Pick-up / return to Madrid (can be arranged a shuttle service from Madrid and return for you at only 50 EUR each way per person)
- Additional nights (60 EUR per night) in a shared room
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
58 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Madridyogaretreat's shuttle service pick-up point is in Central Madrid, next to the Retiro Park. The pick-up point is in easy reach if travelling by metro or taxi from the stations, about 15 minutes. If you are coming from the airport, take the express airport bus to the center and make your way to the pick-up point (nearest metro Ibiza).
The retreat shuttle service, (which is included in some packages or can be added as an option) leaves at 10:00 every Monday for the 5 day retreats, and every Friday at 10:00 for the 3 day retreats. The journey to the village is just over an hour. The return shuttle service to Madrid leaves the retreat village at 12:00 on Friday and Sunday.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 36% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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