8 Day Rejuvenating Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Playa del Albir, Costa Blanca, Spain

8 Day Rejuvenating Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Playa del Albir, Costa Blanca is an all-inclusive wellness escape at the award-winning La Crisalida Retreats, located in the charming seaside town of Albir on the stunning Costa Blanca in Spain. Founded by John and Lisa Brant, this yoga wellness retreat Costa Blanca combines 12 yoga classes per week with daily guided walks, life makeover workshops, meditation, and nourishing plant-based meals — all in a beautiful location just a short stroll from a Blue Flag beach.
What to Expect
This yoga wellness retreat Costa Blanca is designed for beginners and intermediate practitioners who want to reset, recharge, and return to themselves. The full program runs every day from 08:00 to 21:00 with optional activities, so you can do as much or as little as you like. You will practice yoga on the roof terrace with views of the mountains and sea, take guided walks in the nature reserve, and enjoy fresh plant-based food that nourishes from the inside out. La Crisalida Retreats has 634 reviews on Tripaneer and a long-standing reputation for transformational wellness holidays.
Retreat Highlights
- 12 yoga classes per week — all levels (Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, Hatha flow)
- Daily guided walks in the Sierra Helada natural reserve and along the coast
- Life makeover workshops, yoga Nidra, guided visualizations, and meditation
- 7 nights in a spacious ensuite Spanish-style apartment
- 3 plant-based meals per day — or opt for fresh juices instead
- Free shuttle transfer to/from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) included
- Short walk to the Blue Flag Playa del Raco l’Albir beach
- Two outdoor swimming pools, sauna, yoga roof terrace
- Unlimited filtered water, herbal teas, and fresh fruit
Daily Schedule
Each day begins at 08:00 with a 90-minute guided morning walk through the beautiful surroundings. At 09:30 enjoy a wholesome breakfast or fresh juice. A 90-minute yoga class at 10:30 is followed by a short exercise class (rebounding, core work, or aqua aerobics in summer) at 12:15. 13:00 brings meditation, then lunch at 13:30 — followed by siesta and relaxation time. An afternoon class at 16:30 (workshop or yoga) leads into dinner at 18:30 and an evening activity at 19:30 — yoga Nidra, guided visualization, mindfulness, or a sunset walk. The full weekly programme is provided upon arrival.
Yoga at La Crisalida
With 12 yoga classes every seven days, La Crisalida offers an exceptional variety of styles. There is one all-levels class daily (suitable for beginners) plus at least five intermediate classes each week. The team of skilled yoga teachers (all 200+ or 500-hour trained) guides you through Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, and Hatha flow. Most classes are held on the rooftop terrace with panoramic sea and mountain views.
About the Instructors
Lisa Brant is one of the founders of La Crisalida Retreats, a Yoga Alliance Professional and nutritionist. She takes a mindful therapeutic approach to yoga and designs the retreat’s food and juice menus. John Brant is an author, speaker, and transformational coach who leads life makeover workshops, meditation, and guided walks. Together, they lead a talented team of wellness professionals who guide every aspect of the retreat.
The Venue: La Crisalida Retreats
La Crisalida Retreats is set in lovely Spanish grounds with mature bougainvillia, palm trees, and jasmine. The property features a yoga roof terrace, an indoor activity studio, two outdoor swimming pools (one magnesium/heated), sauna, sun terraces with loungers, and a communal dining area with an outdoor extension for summer evenings. Accommodation consists of spacious ensuite Spanish-style apartments — private studio, twin-share, or multi-share — all with seating area, kitchen, terrace, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning/central heating.
Food & Nourishment
La Crisalida Retreats serves an entirely plant-based diet packed with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce. All meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — are included. The retreat caters for vegan, gluten-free, and most allergy requirements. You also have the option to juice for any or all meals during your stay. No sugar, dairy, eggs, alcohol, meat, or fish is served. Typical dishes include Buddha bowls, bean burgers, vegan paella, Thai curry with coconut rice, hummus and falafel platters, and seasonal soups. Fresh fruit, herbal teas, and filtered water are available throughout the day.
Practical Information
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Location: La Crisalida Retreats, Avenida de Sant Marc 9, 03581 Playa del Albir, Alicante, Spain
- Skill level: Beginner and Intermediate
- Language: English
- Nearest airport: Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) — 52 km; FREE shuttle transfer included (3-night minimum applies)
- Open: 365 days a year; arrive any day of the week
- Included: All activities, 12 yoga classes/week, free airport transfer, 7 nights accommodation, 3 meals/day (or juices), fresh fruit, herbal teas/water, pool towel, Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools, sauna
- Not included: Flights, travel insurance, optional holistic treatments (massage, coaching, facials)
If you are ready to reconnect with the authentic you, this yoga wellness retreat Costa Blanca at La Crisalida Retreats is your perfect all-inclusive escape on the beautiful Mediterranean coast. Book your place and leave feeling refreshed, centered, and more like yourself.