The best sea and mountain retreats for reconnection

Between the infinite blue of the sea and the serenity of the mountains, these retreats offer much more than a getaway: they are an invitation to take care of ourselves, listen to our bodies and practise mindfulness. On the Costa Brava and in the Girona Pyrenees, these experiences are enjoyed with a unique authenticity, combining sea and mountain landscapes with activities for every season of the year, designed to accompany you on this journey back to your inner self.

When nature is reborn, so is our spirit. In spring, there are options such as the Qi Gong retreat and meditation in Rabós d’Empordà which offers movements inspired by the dragon and the snake to encourage flexibility and fluidity, heartfulness and Taoist meditations, and an immersion in traditional Chinese cuisine.

During these months, the Stage-Fitness Corps et Bien-Être is also held at Camping Cala Pola in Tossa de Mar, a retreat where yoga, pilates and dance activities aimed at the French female public can be enjoyed.

Summer invites you to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors. Mas Pineda, in Oix, hosts the Retreat of Life, a few days of yoga, meditation, mindfulness and forest baths, designed for you to take care of yourself and reconnect with life. The Retire Flow & Sense, which combines aeroyoga and oriental dance, is also organised there, where you can connect with your body through lightness and creativity.

On the other hand, the Camiral Golf & Wellness hotel in Caldes de Malavella, a town in the region of La Selva, with a history and culture linked to thermalism, offers various programmes and wellness retreats throughout the year, adapted to different needs: from hormonal work to a combination of golf and relaxation, among others.

With the arrival of autumn, nature invites us to turn inwards. At Can Buch, an ecotourism farmhouse, located in Sant Aniol de Finestres, we recommend a retreat in November, designed to slow down and connect with our natural rhythm, resting in an ecological and sustainable environment.

In addition to this, Qi Gong and meditation teachers Valérie and Margarita are organising a new edition of their retreat at the end of October, offering the possibility to experience something new, to nourish the body and calm the mind.

During the winter, retreats in the region invite you to practise self-care and introspection. Spaces such as Casa Santa Elena, in Solius, offer wellness experiences open all year round, with spiritual and personal growth activities integrated into their peaceful and silent surroundings.

On the other hand, the travel agency Pura Vall offers family, group and corporate experiences all year round. With the help of professional and experienced therapists, they organise personalised retreats for yoga and wellness and healthy eating in the Ripollès region, as well as activities based around personal growth and conflict resolution, among other options.

Each season offers its own magic: the renewal of spring, the vitality of summer, the introspection of autumn and the seclusion of winter. The Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees are much more than just a cycling destination however, it is a refuge for the soul. Its combination of wild nature, authentic traditions and wellness accommodation makes it the perfect setting for any retreat, whatever the time of year. An invitation to stop, listen and live more consciously.

Now’s the time! Discover a territory committed to sustainability and let yourself be carried away by the calm of nature, breathe deeply and reconnect with your inner self.