A peaceful retreat in the heart of Andalucia, Spain

27 February - 5 March 2022

Cost from £665

Teacher Amy McDonald

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About Suryalila

Suryalila, originally an olive hacienda, is a fabulous retreat centre located in the heart of Andalucia, close to the charming villages of Arcos de la Frontera and Prado del Ray. It is less than an hour's drive away from the historic and beautiful cities of Cadiz and Seville and the very best unspoilt beaches in Spain.

On the edge of a mountainous national park, the property sits in a large river valley overlooking rolling hills and in the far distance, the white village of Bornos, situated by the side of a large lake.

With its beautifully decorated rooms, gorgeous rolling hills and olive groves, salt water pool and nourishing meals, Suryalila offers it all.

The daily programme

For this 6 night retreat, you will enjoy two yoga classes daily with Amy which will awaken your body, mind and spirit in the most enjoyable way. Options will be provided to suit all levels.

Uplifting yoga classes will allow you to begin each morning with grace, moving in a creative, flowing sequence of yoga postures. Through developing your awareness of alignment and mindful technique, you will deepen and advance your personal yoga practice. The dynamic class will leave you feeling strong, energised and open - and very ready for the delicious Suryalila breakfast!

A more restorative and meditative yoga practice will be offered in the evening, working on releasing areas of deep-rooted tension and resistance. The classes will combine elements of yin yoga, restorative yoga and meditation for a nourishing and healing practice.

Suryalila has two inspiring, spacious and fully equipped yoga shalas. One with wooden floors, a beamed ceiling and plenty of light and air. The other is a magnificent dome yoga shala with underfloor heating and a dome window with breathtaking views across the rolling hills. There will be the opportunity to practice in both places during your stay.

Throughout the day you will be offered three delicious vegetarian meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Suryalila kitchen specialises in gourmet international vegetarian cuisine, using the freshest seasonal, locally-sourced organic fruits and vegetables available, artfully prepared in a varied and truly eclectic international menu.

Between yoga classes there will be the chance to explore the beautiful natural surroundings or simply relax by the natural saltwater swimming pool with views of the surrounding hills or in a hammock in the shade of the olive grove. There will be one yoga free half day.

 

Things to do

Suryalila is perfectly located to visit many of the stunningly beautiful and culturally rich towns and cities of Andalucia, as well as the gorgeous unspoiled beaches of the Costa de Luz.

There will be time set aside each day to take in the stunning beauty of the surroundings. Perfect for long walks, bicycle rides or horse riding on Suryalila's very own horses. Massage treatments are also available at Suryalila in their own treatment rooms with local therapists.

Suryalila offer semi-guided trips to the local towns and cities. Arcos de la Frontera, a dramatically positioned pueblos blancos (white village); Cadiz, famous for its picturesque charm; Ronda, located in the middle of the stunning mountain range of Serranía de Ronda and Seville, one of the most beloved towns in Spain

The spectacular Costa de Luz is under an hour from Suryalila by car. Here you can find some of the best, undeveloped beaches in Spain, with miles of fine yellow sand, turquoise ocean and sand dunes. Trips can be arranged to the beach with picnic lunches and beach trips can also be combined with a visit to Cadiz.

Accommodation

Suryalila offers luxurious, comfortable, designer decorated accommodation in little houses each with their own kitchen and living room area.

There are different levels of accommodation to suit every budget, including doubles with private bathrooms, singles, twins and mini dormitories for up to four people.

Beautiful yurts, canvas tents and eco casas with proper beds, furniture and electricity are also on offer for those who want something comfortable but more affordable and to get closer to nature.

Client Reviews

I had a wonderful week at Suryalila. Our hosts and their team all made us feel very welcome. The classes were expertly delivered, the food was excellent and the other guests all feel like friends.
Sonia
The retreat was fabulous. Amy was such a brilliant teacher and was universally adored. She has such a gift to create an engaging inspiring programme for the week - a gorgeous mixture of dynamic and restorative yoga through the week in a really lovely shala with a view over the Andalusian hills. The retreat was in a beautiful location.
Susannah
Thank you so much for your help in arranging my Suryalila trip. It completely exceeded my expectations in every way! The surroundings, facilities, food, staff and yoga at Suryalila were all superlative. I have never come back from a holiday feeling so rejuvenated. I would go back in a heartbeat!
Ellie
I absolutely loved the trip and couldn't praise it highly enough. I was really pleased with all aspects of the holiday - fantastic teacher, friendly centre staff, beautiful venue, quality accommodation, delicious food, great facilities and optional extras (massage, horse riding, on site shop, excursions) and smooth travel arrangements. I would highly recommend it and would definitely book with Yoga on a Shoestring and to go to Suryalila again.
Kate
Our week at Suryalila was truly amazing. The people were fun, kind and so wonderful. The venue was spectacular - I don't know think I'll ever forget watching a flock of birds flying across the dome as the sun rose during out yoga class! Another key highlight was the food, we were so spoilt with such incredible food. A huge thank you to everyone who made it such a special week. I look forward to my next visit!
Zahra
I had a great time, such a nice, diverse group of people, delicious food and of course amazing yoga! I hadn’t met Amy before but she’s clearly a gifted, inspiring teacher. I will definitely be returning to Suryalilia, the centre staff were so helpful arranging our transfers, day trips and covid testing, you really didn’t have to worry about anything.
Craig

A peaceful retreat in the heart of Andalucia, Spain, 27 February - 5 March 2022

Costs

Deluxe double room with private bathroom
Price per person for a single occupancy - £1010
Price per person for two people sharing - £855

Superior double with shared bathroom
Price per person for a single occupancy - £895

Twin room with shared bathroom
Price per person for two people sharing - £785

Mini-dorm
Price per person for a single bed in a shared mini-dorm with 4 beds - £665

Glamping
Price per person for a single bed in a twin bed yurt - £685

Eco Casa
Price per person for a single occupancy room with glamping bathroom facilities - £855

Includes:
Accommodation
Three delicious vegetarian meals each day
Free tea, coffee, fruit and drinking water throughout the day
Daily meditation and yoga classes (apart from one yoga free half day)

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

Several airlines fly to Seville, Jerez de la Frontera or Malaga. The closest international airport, 40 minutes away, is the airport at Jerez de la Frontera, but the property can also be reached in just one hour from the airport in Seville. Malaga airport is two and a half hours away.

Both Easyjet and Ryanair fly from London to Seville and offer low cost airfares, particularly if you book early.

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Transfers cost €70 one way for a taxi from Jerez de la Frontera or €90 from Seville for up to 3 persons. These will be arranged for you and people will be grouped together where possible to share the cost.

Arrival to Suryalila must be before 9.15pm on the first day of the retreat - Sunday 27 February 2022.