Wellness Retreats in Spain

Wellness retreats in Spain: what they offer

Andalusia has the widest choice. In the Alpujarras, on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, villages such as Lanjarón have long been known for their spring water and spa; on the coast, retreats around Casares and Sotogrande look across the strait towards Africa. Elsewhere, the Costa Blanca near Alicante adds Mediterranean beaches, and Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, stays mild through the winter.

The label covers several kinds of stay: detox and fasting programmes with juices or a set menu, yoga-and-walking weeks in the hills, and spa-centred breaks with massage and thermal water. If a programme restricts what you eat, ask for the daily menu, and talk to your doctor first if you take medication or manage a condition.

9 of the 15 retreats here run a week or longer; the others are shorter breaks. 13 of the 15 programmes here start between $405 and $3,023 per person, and the median starting price is $1,450.

Length

2–7 days

Median length

7 days

Starting prices, per person

$405–$3,023 (13 of 15)

Median starting price

$1,450

Prices are converted from each host's currency at the European Central Bank reference rate of November 9, 2026.

Before you book

• Ask for the daily plan and the menu, especially on a detox or fasting programme.
• Check which treatments are included and which are paid for on the day.
• Ask which airport is nearest (Málaga, Granada, Alicante or Tenerife) and whether transfers are included.

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