Re:Treat Yourself

BESPOKE ACTIVITIES TO ADD TO YOUR HOLIDAY :

Forage and Feast:

• Our friend, Belen who is a herbalist, massage therapist and has lived in the Alpujarra for over 20 years studying the flora and fauna that surrounds us will be leading us on a foraging walk to discover the delights of natural foods and remedies.

• After this, she will show us how to make a healing balm, while our chef, my husband Bongo, will prepare lunch with the ingredients we have foraged.

A truly magical day!

Walk, Wine Tasting and Lunch :

• A guided walk with our friends at Spanish Highs incorporating a visit to a local Bodega - Senorio de Nevada where we will taste some of the local wines to this area paired with the traditional Spanish Tapa.

• After, we will sit down to a lovely lunch on the terrace (weather permitting) and enjoy the views and perhaps more of the delicious wine to pair.

• The walk passes through natural warm baths, waterfalls and river crossings. Then on the return, we will walk through almond groves with beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Olive oil tasting :

• Olive season generally runs from November until March here in the Alpujarras. There are a wide variety of different kinds of olives for both oil and eating. This creates quite a variety of delicious oils for us to taste.

• We will visit a local olive oil museum - Museo del Aceite, where we will have a guided tour, a talk on olive harvesting and the process of the oil making and then a tasting with local cheeses, charcuterie and possibly even wine.

• For holidays in November/December you may also be able to help with the olive picking and take home some of your own hand picked organic olive oil.

Spanish Night :

• Spanish themed dinner prepared by our resident chef, Bongo.Taste the flavours of Andalucia with delicious paella, patron peppers, croquettes, tortilla, olives, salads, local cheeses and hams. All washed down with local wine, beers and optional soft drinks.

• Classical Spanish Guitar Recital by Jose Vilchez. A journey through Spanish music for classical guitar performing works by Spanish composers with references to the city of Granada and the Alhambra.

• Optional slow and stretchy Yoga flow with Sharon before dinner to build up your appetite.

Hiking, Climbing, Via Ferrata :

• If you are looking for the more active holiday, we have teamed up with our friends, Spanish Highs who run a hiking business based in Lanjaron. They also provide climbing and Via Ferrata.

• A large variety of options available to choose from including river walks, high mountain hikes and white villages of the Alpujarras.

• These need to be booked well in advance as they are generally very busy at this time of year.

Horse Riding :

• If you would rather explore the surroundings on horseback, you can head up into the mountains above Lanjaron and enjoy a guided trek with our neighbouring horse ranch, Caballo Blanco. They have a mixture of Spanish horses suitable for all experience levels. A great way to see the local scenery.

• Treks can be from 1 hour to a full day. Packed lunch provided for full day treks.

Biking :

• The roasds and mountains here are great for cycling both on and off road! We can now also offer both mountain and road biking to add to your package through Cycle Sierra Nevada or Global Bike Adventures. We have a special discount offer with Cycle Sierra Nevada for bike hire. So you can just hire a bike and head out yourself, or hire a guide to show you the routes. Routes can be adapted to suit all levels and abilities. Although, from personal experience, the mountains are big and climbs steep, so a certain level of fitness is required.

Spa Day :

• Or if you are looking for a more relaxing holiday, why not try a Spa Package. The 4 Star Balneario de Lanjaròn offers a selection of thermal treatments in the world famous mineral waters of Lanjaròn.

Movement :


• Daily movement classes with Sharon will be available in the mornings and evenings.

• These include Yoga, Strength, Mobility, Stretch, Recovery and Self Myofascial Release.

Massage :

• Why not treat yourself to a massage with our in house therapist, Sharon.

• Choose from Sports, Therapeutic, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue or Remedial. We can adapt each treatment to suit your needs.

Nutritional Foods :

• Learn about the importance of eating well and how that can affect your overall well-being.

• Package price can include full board, half board or just add a few meals to work in with your activities.

• All food is sourced locally and prepared fresh each day by our retreat chef, Bongo.

Cooking Lessons :

• Want to learn the tricks of the trade and how to prepare your own delicious home cooked meals? Our resident chef, Bongo is available for cooking lessons.

• With over 30 years of experience, and trained in all types of cuisine, he can help you with menu planning, food prep and teach you how to replicate some go the delicious dishes you taste on this holiday.

This holiday is designed around you and allows you to really experience the beauty of the Alpujarras and help you to connect with nature and it’s bounty.

FULL DETAILS OF ALL SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON OUR BESPOKE HOLIDAYS PAGE : CASA DEL BIENESTAR