Affordable Yoga Retreats in Italy
September 27, 2023
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A stretch of land poking into the Mediterranean Sea, this boot-shaped country has always fascinated travelers.
From its rich historical and cultural heritage to the scrumptious cuisine, beautiful beaches, and diverse landscape, Italy is home to some of the best yoga retreats in Europe.
The fifth most visited country in the world, Bella Italia has hopped on the yoga wagon quite recently as it became more and more a tourist heaven. Since many visitors practice yoga and are looking for some quality soul-searching experiences, yoga retreats in Italy quickly started to spring in various gorgeous places. The best part is that you don’t even have to break the bank on a holiday here, as there are plenty of affordable yoga retreats in Italy to attend throughout the year.
And while you daydream at that Neapolitan pizza and Vespa ride on the cobblestone roads, let’s take a look at five yoga retreats in Italy that are a bargain.
Yoga Holiday in Rome
- Cost per day: from €92
- Availability: All Year Round
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Location: Rome
- Instruction language: English; the organizer also speaks French, Spanish & Italian
- Instruction level: All Levels
Stay in a Roman house, just outside the superb capital of Rome. Live in a simple way, improve your inner state, learn to use essential oils, and practice yoga daily.
You’ll be staying in a residential guest house, featuring various room options.
Your day starts at 6 a.m. with a yoga class. You’ll then enjoy a vegetarian brunch and join various classes. You’ll have most of the afternoon off, allowing you to enjoy lunch, take a nap, or explore the area – in true Italian lifestyle, you just go with the flow of a simple life.
In the evening, you’ll join another yoga class, followed by meditation, and dinner.
You may fly to either airport serving Rome: Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) or Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO). The airport transfer is available for an additional fee.
Countryside Yoga Holiday in Abruzzi National Park
- Cost per day: from €60
- Availability: Unitl November 2023; February to November 2024
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Location: Abruzzi National Park
- Instruction language: English
- Instruction level: all levels
Join a unique farm life yoga holiday in the beautiful Italian countryside, in the small village of Pescosolido, at the foot of the Abruzzi National Park. Established in 1923, the park protects nature and wildlife in the heart of the central Apennines. It is home to 25 towns and offers the perfect opportunity to spend time in close contact with nature.
During your stay at the farm, you can relax in the peaceful tranquility, eat fresh fruits straight from the trees, enjoy homemade Italian dishes, immerse in the local culture, and explore the nearby forest.
The program includes three yoga classes, taking place along the creek in the woods. A horse-riding excursion is included but you can also participate in a wide range of affordable activities such as cheese-making, guided hikes, paragliding, Italian cooking classes, wine tours, and Italian language classes.
Four vegetarian breakfasts and dinners are included. Kindly specify any dietary needs in advance. You are welcome to pick and eat from the abundance of fresh fruit available on the farm.
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Yoga Immersion at the Beach in Sicily
- Cost per day: from €88
- Availability: until October 2023
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Location: Sicily, Ragusa
- Instruction language: English
- Instruction level: all levels
What better way to unwind & relax than a holiday filled with adventure combining yoga and water sports?
This amazing yoga retreat takes place in the small village of Santa Maria del Focallo, in southern Sicily. The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is one of the five Italian autonomous regions. Being blessed with a typical Mediterranean climate, the winters are mild and wet, while the summers are hot and dry. This makes Sicily an island of warm winters.
Its climate, scenery, cuisine, and history attract visitors from all over the world. Mount Etna, the cities of Palermo, Catania, and Ragusa, as well as the old town of Taormina, will leave you breathless.
During this yoga retreat, you are invited to practice different water sports, such as kitesurfing, surfing, stand-up paddling (SUP), and SUP Yoga. There will be daily morning and evening yoga sessions.
Kindly note that the water sports you can practice depend on the season: kitesurfing (spring & autumn), SUP (summer), and surfing (April & October). Also, the SUP Yoga class only takes place during the summer.
Only breakfast is included in the package and caters to a variety of dietary requirements (including vegetarian, vegan, organic, and gluten-free).
During your free time, you can visit historical sites, try various water sports, go on bike rides, take surfing lessons, or do various guided tours.
Horseback Riding and Yoga Holiday in Pescosolido, Frosinone
- Cost per day: from €89
- Availability: until November 2024
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Location: Pescosolido
- Instruction language: English, the organizer also speaks Spanish
- Instruction level: all levels
Experience a beautiful yoga holiday at the edge of Abruzzi National Park. You’d be staying on an organic farm, enjoy horseback riding in the national park, and spend your free time hiking and exploring the stunning area.
Located in the countryside, at the edge of Abruzzi National Park, the retreat is close to the town of Sora. The farm offers various rooms to choose from, suitable for individuals, couples, and groups.
Each morning starts with the 8 a.m. yoga class. You’ll then have time to explore the area, relax, hike, or even get involved in farm life.
There’s also an optional afternoon yoga class (at 5 p.m.), followed by dinner (at 8 p.m.)
One day is allocated to the horseriding trip in Abruzzi National Park, which is included in the package. A hike to a waterfall in the national park and three massages are also included.
Additionally, you may hike to a castle, visit the town of Sora with its open market (on Thursdays) or spend time at one of the cafes.
Each day, you’ll be served breakfast and dinner.
It’s best to book your flight into Rome’s Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). From the airport, there’s a bus to Anagnina bus station. Here is where you’ll catch the bus to Sora and connect to another bus that will take you directly to the farm.
Should you fly into Rome’s Leonardo DaVinci Airport (FCO), make sure to ask the organizer for details on how to get to the farm.
*All prices are valid at the time of publication and are not guaranteed. They are subject to change without notice.
Not planning to go on a yoga retreat in Italy? No problem! There are plenty of budget-friendly yoga retreats in Europe to choose from!