Yoga retreat at a charming cortijo in Andalusia, Spain

27 April - 4 May 2026

Cost from £1125

Teacher Nancy Lea

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About Cortijo San Jose

Set on a hilltop, the 200-year-old Cortijo offers magnificent views of the rolling countryside, olive groves and a laguna which is home to flamingos.

Cortijo San Jose is full of warmth, character and charm, offering beautiful accommodation, a saltwater pool, sun terrace, gardens, a courtyard and plenty of hidden corners for relaxation. The Cortijo is completely off-grid with all power generated by the sun.

Located in the heart of Andalusia, the cultural delights of Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Ronda, or walking the Caminito del Rey, are just a day trip away.

Retreat programme

There will be two yoga classes each day with Nancy in the light and airy converted barn space or on a shaded terrace overlooking the hills and olive groves.

Each day will begin with a morning class of meditation, pranayama and an energising morning flow to gently open the body and attune the mind to the breath. The classes will be suitable for all levels and yoga experience.

The afternoon class will be a more gentle and restorative class, to delve deeper into the postures.

Between yoga classes there will be the chance to explore the beautiful natural surroundings or simply rest and relax. During the week there will be one yoga free day or two yoga free half days.

Things to do

There will be plenty of time to rest and relax, soak up the sun by the pool, read your book in a hammock or take a massage with a specialised therapist.

Or you can head off for a walk to explore the stunning countryside or take a trip to visit one of the many beautiful and culturally rich towns and cities of Andalusia. Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Ronda are just a day trip away.

If booked in advance, it is also possible to walk the Caminito del Rey, a spectacular path running through cliffs, ravines and gorges.

Accommodation & food

Cortijo San Jose offers comfortable and spacious bedrooms beautifully decorated in Andalusian Moorish style.

There are single, double, twin and triple room options in the Cortijo and two garden houses, many overlooking the surrounding hills and laguna, or with private terraces. Most rooms have en suite bathrooms and some rooms have a bathroom shared with just one other room.

Throughout the day you will be offered three delicious meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mainly vegetarian, sometimes seafood is offered, all prepared with the freshest seasonal, locally-sourced produce.

Client Reviews

If you want to immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the Andalusian countryside with fields of gold and green and olive groves stretching as far as the eye can see come here! The Cortijo is a fabulous space and place with truly great hosts and super food. Nancy is a superb yoga teacher, who clearly loves what she does, delivering a 360 experience weaving meditation with yoga and selected wisdom. We were also, thanks to our hosts, able to do TWO trips out during the week, making the most of our time together. When can I go back?
Sharon
What a very special week we have had at the Cortijo - Celi and Kels welcomed us into their beautiful home as guests and we left as friends - nothing was too much trouble and the food amazing! It was so lovely to practice with Nancy again. Our fellow yogis were lovely, the wonderful massages by Rhi, and the flamenco lesson a hoot! This has been the best YOAS retreat by far and we very much hope to return.
Lesley
Fantastic retreat with Nancy Lea in Andalusia. Nancy is a beautiful teacher, working as an authentic embodiment of what yoga is. The venue was magical too. It was a week of alchemy, brilliant women, brilliant teachers and a perfect place of restoration and fun.
Henrietta

Yoga retreat at a charming cortijo in Andalusia, Spain, 27 April - 4 May 2026

Costs

Single occupancy room en-suite
Price per person for single occupancy - £1475

Twin or double room en-suite
Price per person for two people sharing - £1225

Triple room en-suite
Price per person for three people sharing - £1125

Single occupancy room with shared bathroom
Price per person for single occupancy - £1345

Includes:
Accommodation
Three delicious meals each day
Tea, coffee, fruit and drinking water throughout the day
Daily meditation and yoga classes (apart from one yoga free day or two yoga free half days)

All trips, activities, treatments and wine with your evening meal are at an additional cost.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before you travel.

Travel Arrangements

Malaga and Seville are the closest international airports to the property. Both are a 1 hour 30 minute drive away. Several airlines fly to both airports, some are listed below.

Easyjet
Ryanair
British Airways
Skyscanner

Arrival to the Cortijo is from 17.00 on 27 April and departure by 11am on 4 May.

For an affordable group transfer we recommend taking a flight to Malaga that arrives in time for a group transfer between 15.30-16.30 on 27 April and a return flight that departs from Malaga early afternoon on 4 May.

Transfers cost approx €45 one way when shared with others and up to €170 for a solo transfer.