Yoga and Climbing Retreat Spain

Sun 12th – 19th January 2025, El Chorro

Climbing and Yoga holiday

Bring a little Spanish warmth to the start of 2025…join Rebecca and Paul on this full week Yoga and Climbing retreat in El Chorro, Spain. If you prefer just a Yoga holiday, great! We have an option to join without the climbing, allowing you the freedom to do what you want through the day.

Surrounded by peaceful nature in the El Chorro mountains get inspired to climb, to develop a daily Yoga practice and to eat delicious healthy food prepared with passion. A special week to relax in a spacious mountain villa with some of the best climbing crags in Spain just 15 mins walk away. When not climbing, there’s Yoga, great walks like the Camino Del Ray and, the cherry on the cake, our private pool for optional daily cold plunge to boost the nervous system, reduce inflammation and feel amazing!

Welcome:

We invite you along to this beautiful scenic area of the world, where we have organised spacious accommodation and will provide you with great vegetarian food, daily Yoga classes with the rising sun and lots of great climbing.

Partners:

The climbing and Yoga holiday was created when we decided to join our talents, Rebecca has been running Yoga retreats and Paul teaching climbing for a combined 40 years. Putting climbing and Yoga together gives you the exhilaration and adventure in the El Chorro mountains, plus a calm, grounding energy to create balance for body and mind. As seasoned climbers and familiar with the El Chorro area, we decided this was a great spot for our climbing and Yoga retreat.

At a Glance:

Daily Yoga
Guided Climbing (optional)
Breath work sessions
Cold water swimming/plunge
All meals
Spacious accommodation
Lots of outdoor space and swimming pool
Stunning dramatic landscape

The Yoga with Rebecca

Rebecca has a love for Yoga and Ayurveda, so the food and Yoga classes on this retreat will be infused with that positive energy. Rebecca has over 20 years teaching experience with weekly Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Yin and Pilates classes.

There will be a daily morning class pre-breakfast, additional Yoga/Meditation classes may be possible. Please bring your own Yoga mat or let us know if you need to borrow one.

Yoga classes on this Yoga and climbing retreat will be complimentary to climbing; gently dynamic, building strength, flexibility and a focused mind required to prepare you for the day’s activities. When weather allows, Yoga will be outside. More about Rebecca HERE

The Climbing with Paul

Paul has guided in the mountains for over 20 years. He is a qualified member of AMI (Association of Mountaineering Instructors) which trains and assess instructors to the highest level found in the UK.

Paul leads courses covering a wide range from hill walking, scrambling, rock climbing and canoeing – through to navigation and advanced rope skills courses. The outdoors is his job but most importantly his passion, which comes across in his sessions. Paul’s teaching approach is patient, very safe, encouraging and calm. Expect to learn lots and have a great day out!

On this Yoga and Climbing Retreat there will be 4 full and 1 half day’s guided climbing, the remaining time free for you to explore other activities. We will start on easy achievable rock climbs and work from there, developing confidence and technique. With a mixed ability group, we find something for everyone. More about Rock n Ridge – Here

Links:

INSURANCE:

It is important you get adequate insurance for your trip, we can reccommend:
BMC Insurance – LINK
Sports Cover Direct – LINK

TRAIN LINKS:

Malaga Aeropuerto T3, Cercanias Train – Malaga Maria Zambrano – El Chorro
Take the Cercanias train (entrance found just outside T3 Arrivals exit) from the airport to the Maria Zambrano Station. You can buy the ticket on the platform. The train takes 12 minutes to get to the Maria Zambrano Station, announcements made in Spanish and English. Here is the ‘daily schedule of trains between Malaga airport to Malaga Maria Zambrano train stations’ LINK.
From Malaga Maria Zambrano take the Proximdad train direct to El Chorro, runs around 4 x a day, LINK. Information offices are there to help if you need any assistance.

The Food

All meals on your Yoga and Climbing retreat Spain, are hearty, plentiful and healing – to nourish your body give you energy. Local organic produce will be used where possible, but all meals prepared thoughtfully and infused with positive vibes! After all, we are what we eat, and we want everyone to feel positive and healthy.

VEGETARIAN CUISINE.

An idea of what we might eat…
Breakfast – a choice of fruits, yoghurts, eggs, porridge, breads and cereals
Lunch – Packed lunch for out on the crag, such as a protein pasta salad and energy ball/bar
Snack – Hummus & crudites
Supper – A wholesome dish, finished off with something sweet, if you wish!
Drinks – Teas, coffee, juice and water available all day long.
1 Alcoholic drink included with each evening meal

The Accommodation

Nestled in the El Chorro mountains with open views of the surrounding countryside, this large villa provides comfort and space both inside and outside. You can make the most of the Spanish winter sun by adventuring out for a day climbing, waking or just chilling out at the villa.

Log burner and heating in main living spaces
Swimming pool
Indoor and outdoor space for Yoga & dining
6 relaxing bedrooms with heating
4 shared bathrooms
Poolside sun room for cooler days
Walks from the door
15 mins walk to the nearest climbing area
1 hour drive from Malaga with direct train service

Holiday WITH Climbing

For absolute beginners, through to improving climbers, or indoor wall climbers looking for their first experience of outdoor rock. We will provide you with all the safety equipment and professional instruction needed. A relaxed approach so you can do as little or as much rock climbing as you decide. More about climbing HERE

Holiday WITHOUT Climbing

Simply join in the Yoga classes, meals and all other activities and then choose to do your own thing while the climbing sessions are on.
If you are a competent climber you are welcome to take this option and climb on your own without Paul’s guidance.

BOOKING

INCLUDED:

7 Nights in Spanish Mountain Villa
Full Board
Climbing Tuition
Daily Yoga Classes
Pick-up & Drop-off from El Chorro train station.

NOT INCLUDED:

Flights
Transport to El Chorro from Malaga (train is cheep, about £8, see links below)
Travel around El Chorro (exc to climbing sessions)
Alcohol
Snacks
Insurance (see links opposite)

Pricing:

From £850 per person – based on shared room

Twin Bed Rooms
WITH CLIMB £1200 WITHOUT CLIMB £990

Double Double Bed
WITH CLIMB £1200 WITHOUT CLIMB £990

Mixed Dorm (2 bunks = 4 pers)
WITH CLIMB £1050 WITHOUT CLIMB £840
Rooms above have 3 Shared bathrooms

Triple Bed Room (en suite)
WITH CLIMB £1200 WITHOUT CLIMB £990

Want a room to yourself?
Add £390 to the ‘Twin Room’ price

If you are single and happy to share a twin, we can pair you with someone else.

*deposit of £350 to reserve space, remainder in Sept.
Instalment payments can be arranged if required.

How to Book?

Call Paul on: 07853 844598 or Rebecca on: 07855 390680

Or use the contact form HERE