Spanish Sunshine and Self Care Retreat, Almeria, Spain
10th – 17th October 2026
Claire Miller, Kate Knowles & Helen Waring
You are warmly invited to join us at the Finca del Alamo in southern Spain for a week of self care including yoga, relaxation, walking, delicious food, stunning surroundings and good company. Kate & Claire ran their first retreat here in 2024, their second in 2025 and we are thrilled to be returning in 2026. We are delighted that Helen Waring will be joining us to offer massage treatments.
To book your space on this retreat please follow the link below where you will be guided to make the booking via Claire .
Finca del Alamo retreat venue
The yoga venue is on the edge of one of Europe’s most remote and beautiful natural parks, the Cabo de Gata, one of the last unspoiled stretches of Spanish coastline. It’s an amazing landscape of perfect half-moon bays, hidden coves, bizarre volcanic rock formations, and spectacular flora and fauna – a wonderful wild coastline. All bedrooms and practice areas have air conditioning..
Almeria Yoga Retreat Venue
It’s an amazing landscape of perfect half-moon bays, hidden coves, bizarre volcanic rock formations, and spectacular flora and fauna – a wonderful wild coastline. All bedrooms and practice areas have air conditioning
The vegetarian food at the Finca is delicious, with dietary requirements catered for.
Excursions
We will have the option of a trip to the local beach at Agua Amarga on Thursday, the chefs day off. This is a beautiful, unspoilt beach, with shallow access into the water, and shady areas. Additional fees will be applicable for transportation costs – about £55.
We are also planning a trip to Mojacar on Tuesday, a pretty Moorish town, with narrow streets and shops, and a beach nearby.
The pretty village of Nijar is a 25 min walk from the finca with beautiful ceramics shops and cafes. There is also a cactus centre and butterfly centre within a 40 min walk from the retreat centre.
About Claire Claire loves teaching dynamic flow yogas, but balances this out beautifully with breathwork.
Claire is passionate about working with the Blind Community, teaching classes for BlindAid, a charity organization that provides support and services to people with visual impairments.
As well as offering her clients meditations, sound healing and a variety of day & weekend retreats throughout the year.
About Kate
Kate has been teaching yoga since 2004, and trained with the British Wheel of Yoga. Kate has undertaken numerous training courses including Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs, Restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, Vagal Toning and Menopause Yoga.
About Helen
Hi, I’m Helen Waring , a fully qualified Therapeutic Massage and Holistic Therapist, with over 30 years experience working with Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and in my own clinic.
I offer a range of treatments including Deep tissue and Therapeutic massage, Sports massage, Lymphatic Drainage treatments, Indian Head massage, Reflexology, as well as Hopi ear candles and facial massages.
I’m a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and have completed numerous complimentary certificates and training courses on various aspects of health and well-being with a focus on helping with Perimenopause , menopause, nutrition and how to age well mentally and physically.
My broad range of knowledge and experience allows me to create tailored treatment plans to meet your needs.
Massages are not included in the price of the retreat, and can be booked separately with Helen.
Relaxing surroundings
An essential element of a self care retreat is downtime. At least two yoga sessions will be offered everyday, but plenty of time will be scheduled in for rest and relaxation. Time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the gorgeous pools.
Your teachers
Kate and Claire offer a variety of styles of Kate & Claire are both experienced teachers, offering a variety of styles of yoga including hatha, dynamic, rocket, yin, menopause, restorative and yoga nidra for deep relaxation.
Find out about Kate HERE
Accommodation options
A variety of accommodation options are available, with twin and single ensuite rooms. All have air conditioning. Twin rooms are available as singles. Full details of all the rooms are provided below. Please let us know which room you prefer and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Massage treatments
We are delighted that Helen Waring is joining us to offer a variety of massage treatments.
Helen has joined us in Spain on two previous retreats, and this time will be offering nurturing treatments to nourish mind, body and soul before the arrival of winter.
Accommodation options
Prices
Single Ensuite £1395 pp
Twin Ensuite £1099 pp
Bookings secured with a £400 deposit, non refundable and non transferable.
Payments to Claire Miller. Her bank details will be shared once your booking is confirmed.
Balance of payment is due by the 10th August 2026 – please see Terms and Conditions for full information
All meals included except Thursday which is the chefs day off. We will visit a local beach at Agua Amarga, and have our lunch at a restaurant on this day and each pay for our individual meals.
(all rooms have en-suite bathrooms and are air conditioned)
The accommodation is laid out as follows:
Main Finca
1. Double bed ensuite with a supplement of £60 as a four poster room with great views
2. Twin bed ensuite –
3. Twin bed ensuite – BOOKED
4. Twin bed ensuite –
5. Twin bed ensuite
6. Twin bed ensuite
Cortijo Apartments
1. Twin bed ensuite with small kitchen/sitting area – BOOKED
2. Double bed ensuite with small kitchen/sitting area – BOOKED
3. 2 x Twin bed ensuites with small kitchen/sitting area (so four single beds in total with 2 ensuites) – BOOKED
4. Twin bed ensuite with small kitchen/sitting area – BOOKED
5. 2 x Twin bed ensuites with small kitchen/sitting area (so four single beds in total with 2 ensuites) BOOKED
6. Double bed ensuite with small kitchen/sitting area –
Travel Information
Flights & Transfers
Flights and transfers are not included in the price of the trip so that you have flexibility to extend your stay, and decide upon your own flights. The nearest airport is Almeria, but Malaga airport, about 2.5 hours away from the venue, is serviced by multiple flights a day.
We are planning to fly into Almeria airport, a 30 minute transfer from the Finca, aiming to arrive at noon. Jet 2 fly from Manchester and Easyjet fly from Gatwick with flights arriving and departing at similar times.
Full travel information will be confirmed as soon as flight schedules are available. It is your responsibility to book your flights, although we are happy to offer advice.
Please contact either of us for information. We will endeavour to optimise the number of people in each transfer vehicle to minimise the costs. A return transfer from Almeria to the venue will be about £55 as long as we can fill all the seats.
Insurance
Travel insurance and a GHIC card are essential. Please ensure that you have adequate insurance for your requirements.
Whatsapp group
Everyone attending will be invited to join a whatsapp group so we can share travel information before the trip.
Feedback from 2024 retreat
It truly has been an incredible week – thanks so much Kate and Claire for all your hard work and planning. Thanks also to the group – you are all wonderful women !! So grateful to have met you all xx.
So, so, so grateful to have met you all. You’re honestly all so wonderful, beautiful people through and through! Thanks so much for all your hard work Claire and Kate! It’s honestly been amazing xxx
Thanks again Kate and Claire for all your hard work. But also thanks you lovely and fabulous women. What a group and all looked after each other one way or another. xxxxx
Thankyou everyone for a truly lovely retreat week. I enjoyed meeting each and everyone of you and what a fabulous, sassy and strong bunch of women we are !!
Thank you both for our surprises…eye masks, bracelets, journals, pens and essential oil roller balls, and for your teachings which have been wonderful. I’ve had a joyous week ! xxx
All staff so friendly and helpful You and Claire very welcoming and as for the bunch of ladies well what can I say we all gelled very well they all were so nicex.
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