5 Day Spring Rejuvenation Retreat in Costa Blanca, Spain
The 5 Day Spring Rejuvenation Retreat in Costa Blanca, Spain by Just Breathe is a deeply restorative wellness escape set along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline of Benissa, Alicante. Led by yoga experts Vanessa Werse and Giorgio Rafael Dringu, this yoga retreat Costa Blanca blends Hatha-Vinyasa and Yin yoga, myofascial release, sound healing, Yoga Nidra, Yogilates, and beach yoga into a transformative 4-night programme that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself just moments from the sea.
What to Expect
In a world that moves too fast, this yoga retreat Costa Blanca is your invitation to stop — to exhale — and to remember what it truly feels like to live fully in your body. Each day unfolds with a gentle yet purposeful rhythm: energising morning yoga and breathwork, wholesome vegetarian meals, free time to rest or swim, surprise afternoon yoga sessions, and peaceful evening meditations. From myofascial release sessions that melt away physical tension to Yoga Nidra that carries you into the deepest rest, every element of this retreat is designed to renew your energy from the inside out. With beach access just 4 minutes away and an elegant villa as your base, this is wellness at its most nourishing.
Retreat Highlights
- Creative Gentle Hatha-Vinyasa and Yin/Restorative yoga sessions daily
- Myofascial release to melt away tension and create space in the body
- Sound healing, tapping, and guided meditation sessions
- Yoga Nidra each evening for profound deep rest
- Yoga Wheel practice to open the heart space
- Yogilates sessions to strengthen your Powerhouse
- Beach yoga at the Costa Blanca coastline
- 4 nights in an elegantly designed villa in Benissa
- Daily brunch, afternoon tea, and dinner (vegetarian)
- Beach access 4 minutes walking, swimming pool access
- Maximum 14 participants for an intimate group experience
Daily Schedule
The retreat begins on Day 1 with a relaxed arrival and check-in at 6:00pm, a welcome circle and opening practice at 7:30pm, and a communal dinner at 8:30pm. On Days 2–4, mornings open with a morning yoga and meditation/breathwork practice from 8:30–10:00am, followed by brunch at 10:30am. Afternoons (12:00–4:30pm) are free to explore, rest, swim in the pool, or walk to the beach. Afternoon tea is served 3:00–5:00pm, followed by a surprise afternoon yoga session from 4:45–6:00pm. Dinner is served at 7:00pm, and each evening ends with a special guided meditation and journaling session at 9:00pm. On Day 5, a final morning yoga and breathwork session begins at 8:00am, brunch at 9:30am, free time until 4:00pm, then check-out.
About the Instructors
Vanessa Werse is a travelling yoga teacher and flexibility expert with more than 15 years of teaching experience and over 750 hours of certification across Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Aerial, Kids Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga (Yoga Alliance RYT 200 and RYS 300). Her classes combine rhythm, fluidity, and fire, with an emphasis on intuitive, flowing movement. Giorgio Rafael Dringu brings his expertise as a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and animal flow instructor, with over 550 hours of certification across Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha, and Aerial Yoga (Yoga Alliance RYT 200, NASM-certified). His speciality in flexibility, mobility, and nutrition makes him an ideal complement to the retreat’s holistic approach.
The Venue: Benissa, Costa Blanca
Located in the captivating coastal town of Benissa in the Province of Alicante, the retreat is set in an elegantly designed villa just 4 minutes on foot from the beautiful Costa Blanca beach. The villa features a swimming pool and well-appointed accommodation including King-size single rooms, shared King-size rooms, and twin-sharing options. The Costa Blanca coastline — famed for its crystal-clear Mediterranean waters, mild climate, and natural beauty — provides the perfect backdrop for this spring rejuvenation experience.
Food and Nutrition
Wholesome, nourishing meals are included throughout the retreat, with a menu celebrating vegetarian, organic, Ayurvedic, and whole food principles. Each day includes a daily brunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients designed to fuel and restore the body. Water, coffee, and tea are also included. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated on request.
Optional Activities
Beyond the scheduled programme, guests can explore the beautiful Costa Blanca coastline and the charming village of Benissa at their leisure. Swimming, sunbathing, and coastal walks are all easily accessible from the retreat venue. Optional extras include personal nutritional consultations, photography sessions, and additional workshops.
Practical Information
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Location: Benissa, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain
- Group size: Maximum 14 participants
- Skill level: All levels welcome — beginner to advanced
- Languages: English (also German, Italian, Romanian, Spanish)
- Nearest airports: Alicante–Elche (ALC), 70km, transfers €50/person; Valencia (VLC), 104km, transfers €70/person
- Included: All yoga sessions (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Wheel, Yogilates), Yoga Nidra, sound healing, tapping, meditation, myofascial release, cooking class, beach yoga, beach and pool access, venue facilities, 4 nights accommodation, daily brunch, afternoon tea and dinner
- Not included: Flights, travel insurance, lunch, optional extra activities, yoga mat and props, personal nutritional consultation
Whether you are craving a break from the noise of daily life or simply want to deepen your yoga practice by the sea, this yoga retreat Costa Blanca by Just Breathe in Benissa offers a perfect balance of rest, movement, and genuine connection in one of Spain’s most beautiful Mediterranean settings.