Relax and recharge in the beautiful Andalusian countryside.
The moment you arrive at Cortijo El Tunante and breathe in the warm Spanish air, the stresses of everyday life start to fade away. Soak up the never ending views of olive and almond groves, and listen to the soothing sounds of nature. Take time to reconnect with yourself in the tranquillity of this magical space.
Enjoy 7 yoga classes over the weekend guided by your teacher, Alex. Yoga sessions will explore different styles such as vinyasa, hatha, yin, and nidra plus breathwork and meditation. All levels, including beginners are welcome. Yoga mats will be available to use.
The Cortijo's resident hosts, Melissa and Michael, will be on hand to ensure your comfort throughout the weekend. A delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided each day. Airport transfers are included.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Eco friendly, off grid accommodation
- Tranquil location in the heart of nature
- 7 yoga classes (mats provided)
- 3 nights accommodation
- Fully catered with delicious home made food
- Swimming pool
- Explore the Spanish countryside
- Airport transfers included
- Skill level: beginners and intermediate
- Small, friendly retreat with a maximum of 7 participants
STANDARD PRICE - £565 per person
Each of the Cortijo's casitas offers calm, comfortable bedrooms, living spaces for relaxation and their own kitchens. Outside you will find terraces and a solar heated swimming pool, surrounded by panoramas of the distant coastal mountains and countryside.
Available Dates
Please contact us via the email links above with your preferred dates and accommodation preference.
We will respond as soon as possible. Payments will be made through a secure credit card form.
More Information
Health & hygiene
Cortijo El Tunante is Covid-19 conscious and adheres to the local government guidelines. Visitors must be fully vaccinated OR please take a lateral flow test before arrival to prove negative. Hand sanitiser is made available throughout the property.
Accommodation
Cortijo El Tunante is 40 minutes drive from Malaga, situated amongst the olive and almond groves and rolling hills of Andalusia. It accommodates 6 guests in two casitas (small cottages). Casita Victoria sleeps 4 guests in two bedrooms. Casita Marcia sleeps 2 guests. Please note: each bedroom is for 2 guests sharing and they should be booked at the same time.
Each casita has a lounge area, kitchen and modern bathroom with rainfall shower, equipped with eco-friendly toiletries. There is a pool, terraces, sunbeds, and outdoor yoga platform, with plenty of space for everyone. There will be an opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside by foot. At night, enjoy watching the stars as you relax far away from light pollution and sounds of the city.
Food & Drink
Your hosts, Melissa and Michael will provide a light lunch and dinner on your arrival day, 3 meals on Saturday and Sunday and breakfast on the day of departure. Filtered water, tea and coffee are provided in the casitas' kitchens. In the evening there will be an honesty bar available, stocked with soft drinks, beer and wine. Cocktail kits will be available for pre-order. Please provide the hosts with any dietary requirements when booking.
Itinerary
FRIDAY
Welcome circle and light lunch, yoga class, evening meal, relaxation time.
SATURDAY
Sunrise yoga, breakfast, free time, lunch, yoga nidra, afternoon tea, dinner, special sunset yoga.
SUNDAY
Morning yoga, breakfast, free time, lunch, afternoon tea, pre-dinner yin yoga, dinner and relaxation time.
MONDAY
Final sunrise yoga session, breakfast, check out and transfers.
All sessions are included in the price but are not mandatory.
This is your weekend to enjoy what you need to recharge your batteries.
Your Hosts
Alexandra Cross
Alex has been teaching yoga since 2017. Her gentle approach to teaching includes movement, breathwork and mindfulness to help bring balance, connection, and a sense of ease to the mind and body. Alex teaches vinyasa, yin, hatha and yoga Nidra classes which are suitable for all levels, Alex uses yoga philosophy, mantras and poetry to embody the teachings of yoga and to honour yogic traditions.
Find out more at: www.abcyoga.uk
Melissa & Michael Bel Gil
The hosts of Cortijo El Tunante have been running their retreat deep in the Andalusian countryside for over 2 years. They provide a welcoming space for you to relax and take time for yourself over the three days.
Find out more at: cortijoeltunante.com/getintouch#about
General terms & conditions for Yoga retreats at Cortijo El Tunante
Insurance
Cortijo El Tunante is fully insured as a business with respect to Abbeygate España Corredores De Seguros Sociedad Limitada. Alexandra Cross (ABC Yoga) is fully registered and insured through Yoga Alliance Professionals.
Health questionnaire
Every participant will be asked to complete a confidential health questionnaire before taking part in the retreat to advise your teacher of any health conditions they should be aware of.
Payment
A deposit of £250 per guest is required at the time of booking to secure your place on the retreat. The remaining balance is due 6 weeks before the retreat start date. All payments will be handled by Cortijo el Tunante.
Travel
Flights are not included. Please organise your own flights to Spain if travelling from outside the country. Transfers to/from the Cortijo from/to Malaga airport are included. We will provide further details of timings on booking.
Cancellation by a consumer
Should a guest be unable to attend a retreat, we will permit the booking being transferred to another person who satisfies all the conditions, subject to both persons accepting joint and several liability for full payment of the cost. Cortijo El Tunante and Alexandra Cross must be given reasonable notice of the transfer request, which is considered to be at least 6 weeks prior to the retreat date. This allows for us to re-advertise the place should the guest be unable to transfer themselves. If neither the guest nor hosts are able to fill the spot, the original deposit is non-refundable. Illness and covid-related cancellations must be covered by travel insurance.
Cancellation by Cortijo El Tunante
In the unlikely event that we have to cancel your retreat for no fault of your own, we will notify you as quickly as possible and we will compensate you for any loss reasonably incurred by you as a result of our cancellation. The consumer is entitled to take a substitute retreat (if we are able to offer one) with monetary differences to be paid or refunded depending on the booking.
Our special terms relating to COVID
If a retreat is cancelled by us due to covid we will ask you to rebook another retreat without time constraint. Alternatively we ask that you seek a refund through your travel insurer if at all possible.
There is still uncertainty, particularly for overseas travel, so we will continue to take each day as it comes and stay in close communication with all those who have a retreat booked with us. Please ensure that you have the necessary personal insurance in place to cover you in case of illness or cancelled travel plans.
Our retreats will only go ahead if it is safe to do so. Your support is of great importance to us and we can’t wait to create yoga retreats for our community after the past couple of years of such uncertainty for all. We endeavour to do all we can to keep our retreats a safe space for your health and wellbeing.
Teacher
If for any reason at all, a course teacher becomes unavailable we shall do our utmost to replace them with a leader of similar qualities and standards.
Flight Confirmation and Insurance
It is your responsibility to confirm your flight times with your airline before your outward and return journey.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of private travel insurance for both UK and overseas travel with protection for the full duration of the retreat in respect of medical expenses, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment, with adequate cover.
Exclusions of Liability
Cancellations, delays or changes caused by war, threat of war, terrorist actions or threats, closure of airports, civil strife, industrial action, natural disaster, technical problems to transport, staff cancellations or other events beyond our control.
Participants' medical or psychiatric/emotional conditions which may become apparent through practising yoga daily on a Cortijo el Tunante retreat.
Loss of, or damage to, personal property of participants
If you have any complaints about the venue during the retreat please liaise with the teacher or your hosts directly in the first instance. Please ensure to raise any issues during the period of your retreat and we will do our best to help resolve any problems.