8 Day Wellbeing Retreat Fitness, Hiking, Yoga, and Relaxation in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
The Fit Retreat, Lajares
Yoga, Fitness, Hiking and Wellbeing Retreat in Spain
The Fit Retreat is the perfect combination if you are looking for a wellbeing healthy break in the sun. We provide Fitness, hiking, yoga, massages, delicious food and time for relaxation. We cater for different fitness levels, whether you are looking to kickstart your healthy lifestyle or if you are already fit and looking for a fun and active holiday this is the place to escape and meet like-minded people.
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- Daily yoga sessions
- Post-workout stretch by the pool
- A great mix of activities, yoga, and massage
- Canary Islands is a year-round sun destination
- Explore and see the beautiful Island of Fuerteventura
- The right balance between exercising and relaxing
- Delicious meals prepared by a personal chef
- Personal retreat with smaller group sizes
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer included:
Fuerteventura Airport
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
The Fit Retreat is located in the delightful Canarian village of Lajares, Fuerteventura. Set amongst breathtaking landscape and captivating sounds of nature, it is complete paradise. Rejuvenate in peaceful surroundings, whilst taking in the rural landscape of volcanos, mountains, and sunsets. Escape to this stunning getaway and embrace a different way of life.
The Retreat is beautifully designed, it is an open plan living space and boasts spaciousness inside and out. Each stylish boutique style guest room has its own private bath or shower room. One of the guest rooms also has its own private terrace. The inside lounge or chill-out area is relaxing and comfortable. We provide Wi-Fi, books for you to read and blankets if you want to feel extra cozy. It's an ideal place for you to unwind.
Program
Start the days with a pre-workout breakfast before we take you to our morning workout beach location. Our morning workouts are fun, interactive and invigorating. We choose breathtaking spots across Fuerteventura’s coasts and every workout is different. We then head back to our luxury villa where a delicious brunch will be waiting for you, all freshly prepared, and healthy. You will then have time to let your lunch digest and relax before we take you for an afternoon hike/activity.
This retreat includes three yoga classes during the week and one full body massage, 5 breakfast, 5 brunches, 4 evening meals and you will also enjoy one full day off to relax, recuperate and be able to take full advantage of our beautiful facilities in the villa. We also offer a free transfer to Corralejo if you wanted to have a mooch around or just chill on the beach. We want our guests to enjoy their holiday and go home feeling reenergized, strong and happy.
The retreat is equipped with chill-out areas, a beautiful pool, jacuzzi, the lounge is full of books for you to read while relaxing and there is Wi-Fi. Choose to disconnect or stay connected. We provide the perfect balance between physical activity and relaxation.
The retreat will only ever have up to eight guests at a time, so we pride ourselves on giving our guests a more personal and private experience. We are there to give our guests the knowledge and motivation they need to go home feeling re-energized and ready to live a healthier lifestyle. The Fit Retreat is the ultimate retreat for your health, body, and mind.
An example of a typical week
This is an example of a typical weeks itinerary.
Wednesday
- Arrival - *We work around your flight times*
- Welcome Brief
- Settle In
- 19:30 Dinner (depending on guest arrival times the evening meal could change to Thursday)
Thursday
- 08:30 Pre-workout breakfast
- 09:15 Head to the beach, workout session
- 10:45 Stretch and relax by the pool
- 11:45 Brunch
- 13:30 Afternoon activity
- Free Evening
Friday
- 08:30 Pre-workout breakfast
- 09:15 Beach workout session
- 10:45 Stretch and relax by the pool
- 11:45 Brunch
- 13:30 Afternoon activity
- 17:30 Yoga class
Saturday
- 08:30 Pre-workout breakfast
- 09:15 Lajares volcano trek and weight workout at the villa
- 11:45 Brunch
- Afternoon massages (time slot given on arrival)
- 19:30 Dinner
Sunday
- Free day (you time), relax your body and mind
We provide transfers into Corralejo/beach. Activities can be booked in advance, example: Surfing, boat trip, buggy tours, eco bike excurtions
Monday
- 08:30 Pre-workout breakfast
- 09:15 Beach workout session
- 10:45 Stretch and relax by the pool
- 11:45 Brunch
- 13:30 Afternoon activity
- 17:30 Yoga class
- 19:30 Dinner
Tuesday
- 08:30 Pre-workout breakfast
- 09:15 Lajares Village walk
- 11:00 Yoga class
- 12:30 Brunch
- 13:30 Afternoon activity
- 19:30 The last supper
Wednesday
- Departure
Instructors
Lianne Freeborough
Qualified Personal Trainer Dietary advisor 7 years experience working in gyms and Freelance training Kettle bell and ViPR trainer Pre-post Natal qualified Food lover Lianne is a fitness enthusiast and has been involved in the fitness industry for the last 10 years, qualified in 2011. She thrives on helping people meet their goals and understands the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle. She makes fitness fun and keeps the motivation going throughout each session .Lianne is also very passionate about food and enjoys spending time in the kitchen cooking up a healthy storm.
James Freeborough
Certified Personal Trainer dietary advisor Freelance Trainer Experienced Surfer lifestyle director James takes pride in his capability to provide knowledge and coaching to help people towards their goals. He is very positive and confident in his ability to assist and advise people through their lifestyle changes. Fitness is a big part of James's everyday life as well as Surfing, which is, and has been, a passion of his since a child. What started off as just an interest has turned into his way of life and has enhanced his career in the fitness industry.
Frauke Behrens
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Frauke is a fun-loving yoga teacher from Germany. She speaks English and Spanish fluently and has lived In the Canary Islands for nearly 40 years. Her passion is teaching Yoga and she specialises in Kundalini yoga and is a member of IKYTA. Frauke also teaches, Yin and Yang yoga. She has been teaching for many years and is a dedicated, inspiring and well respected teacher. She lives a healthy lifestyle, is always smiling, happy to help and we are very lucky to have Frauke teach some of our yoga sessions at The Fit Retreat.
Jigyasa Shivanand
Jigyasa is a Traditional Teacher with a Modern age twist. She started practicing Yoga when she was a Kid, using the practice as a remedy to help with her Health Issues. Seeing how the practice worked for her, she has believed since then in power of Yoga and Meditation. Originally born, brought up and trained in India, Jigyasa has been living on the beautiful island of Fuerteventura for a couple of years teaching Yoga and practicing Energy Therapies. Classes with Jigyasa will help you heal your Body, Mind and Soul and connect better with your inner-self. Her classes provide a good mix of Chant
Retreat location
This retreat will take place at The Fit Retreat in the delightful Canarian village of Lajares, Fuerteventura, Spain.
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Mountain walking
- Rock climbing
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Swimming pool (indoor)
- Trail running
General
- Balcony
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Hammock
- In-room safe
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Patio
Services
- Bicycle rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Dry cleaning
- Free bottled water
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- Internet access
- In-room dining
- Ironing / ironing board
- Library
- Local market
- Medical assistance
- Toiletries
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Food
Start the morning off with a healthy breakfast, not too much so you are bloated but enough for you to feel full, energized, and ready to tackle the workout. For examples: Chai-pudding, overnight oats.
5 Brunches and 4 Evening meals
The brunches will be served in “buffet style”, this retreat has different foods all during the week and there is always plenty of variety. We will enjoy 3 evening meals at the retreat and on the last evening, we like to take our guests out to a restaurant and really finish the week off in style. Our meal times are definitely what our guests look forward to most on our retreats. The Fit Retreat have a chef that makes everything on the day and it is served fresh and healthy. Yummy!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Surfing sessions
- Beauty and massage treatments
- Buggy tours
- Cycle Hire
Extra activities can be pre-booked. All activities are subject to availability.
Spa treatments
The Fit Retreat can assist you to book a day at the Bahia Real Spa, they need the notice to do this. The Fit Retreat can also book beauty or massage treatments.
What's included
- 7 nights stay at The Fit Retreat
- 5 morning workouts - beach and retreat sessions
- 4 post-workout stretch and relax by the pool
- 4 afternoon activities (example: hiking volcanos, paddle boarding)
- 3 Yoga Classes with experienced teachers
- 1 full-body relaxation massage
- 5 pre-workout breakfasts
- 5 delicious brunches
- 4 delicious evening meals made by a personal chef
- All meals at the retreat are made by our personal chef and enjoyed with our fresh juices, herbal tea's, coffee and flavoured water of the day
- Water, tea, coffee, coconut, almond milk, oats, nuts, dried fruit, cooking oils, and spices are there for our guests to use at all times
- Open chats with our trainers regarding health and fitness throughout the whole week
- Time to yourself to relax and enjoy your wellbeing retreat holiday
- One full day off to relax and recuperate (We provide a morning transfer to Corralejo)
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
What's not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Car hire
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FUE
Fuerteventura Airport
26 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Fuerteventura Airport (FUE). Transfer from and to the airport is included. The Fit Retreat will pick you up from the airport.
Airport: Fuerteventura Airport
Airport transfer included: Fuerteventura Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.
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