‘The 20 best yoga retreats in the world’ (Jan 2021)
‘The 30 greatest yoga holidays on the planet’
“……what sets it apart from any other centre is the vast, newly built, light-filled shala (yoga hall)”
“A special yoga wall at a rustic Spanish retreat allows for new levels of stretching and twisting…..”
“With its program led by outstanding teachers from around the world, a privileged location between mountains and sea, state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated staff, I can say from experience that this beautiful place enriches, sustains and pampers those who come to it” Elena Sepúlveda
Santillan Retreat
Santillan Yoga and Wellness Retreat is an expansive Andalucian cortijo with gardens overlooking our own valley and on to the Mediterranean sea.
Located in the peace of the Spanish countryside, Santillan is only 35 minutes from Malaga airport.
Relax, recharge and restore with yoga, meditation, healthy eating, walking, therapies, sound baths, all offered alongside a wide range of retreats led by some of the world’s most experienced teachers. Immerse yourself in nature within Santillan’s peaceful tropical gardens and surrounding hills. It is the perfect setting for some time away from the hustle, bustle and noise of modern life. Many guests tell us that Santillan offers the experience of being ‘home from home’.
Santillan has one outdoor and two indoor studios, a salt-water pool, and 20 en-suite bedrooms offering accommodation for single, double, twin and triple share.
Relax
Along with many peaceful spaces to eat, read, relax and rest, Santillan offers a salt-water swimming pool while we are also close to many of the beaches along the Mediterranean coast.
Recharge
Our Location
Santillan is a beautifully renovated traditional 50,000 m2 cortijo located in the peace of the Spanish countryside, yet conveniently only 35 minutes from Malaga airport, close to Granada, Cordoba, Ronda, Marbella and the white villages of Andalucia.
Our Gardens
Santillan’s tropical Mediterranean gardens are a delight for the senses, a landscape constantly touched with new colour, rare species, fresh scents, and a passion for gardening.
Our Kitchen
Santillan’s Mediterranean, vegetarian and vegan menus are created with organic produce sourced from local farmers and from our own organic vegetable gardens, fruit trees and herb garden. Our chickens give us fresh eggs daily.
Upcoming Events
Here are some of our forthcoming retreats.
For a full calendar of our events please visit our calendar
Yoga Retreat with Katja Lilja
Yoga Retreat with Katja Lilja
Escape the November slush and darkness to the Spanish sun and enjoy the guided yoga classes in the mornings and evenings under the guidance of experienced, certified Iyengar yoga teacher Katja Lilja
Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Uday Bhosale
Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Uday Bhosale
Join Uday for a week of Iyengar Yoga Immersion.
Iyengar Yoga long weekend Retreat with Catherine Coulson
Iyengar Yoga long weekend Retreat with Catherine Coulson
Long weekend retreat. No better way to beat the November blues than to enjoy some sunshine in November!
Holosomatic Energy Therapy ® Training
Holosomatic Energy Therapy ® Training
Unlock Your Inner Power. Embark on the transformative journey of the Holosomatic Energy Activation Therapy Training with InnerCamp. Retreat from November 19 to 24th at Santillan, followed by 4 month of comprehensive online learning.
Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Rachel Lovegrove
Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Rachel Lovegrove
Open to all levels. Featuring daily yoga asana and pranayama classes, guided afternoon practice and philosophy discussions
Yoga Weekend Retreat with Simon Low
Yoga Weekend Retreat with Simon Low
This yoga holiday retreat will feature 2 classes daily, morning and afternoon, with assistant present in all classes.