The best retreat vacations May 2026

Find the best vacation offers for body, mind and soul May 2026. You have a choice of different areas: Yoga and detox, creative living or detoxifying activity. It's all about your well-being.

Desert hiking in Jordan

Wadi Rum, Jordan, Jordan

$818 / 5 Days

De-Stress Your Life - Your exclusive 1:1 journey to inner peace and serenity

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

$2,201 / 6 Days

Rethinking leadership: Health & leadership retreat for executives

Prazeres, Portugal

$6,661 / 8 Days

4 days man and horse: experience what balance means, detailed ground work, riding in the nature park

Tarifa, Spain

$901 / 4 Days

8 hours of individual remedial education coaching and psychological counseling

Wäschenbeuren, Germany

$784 / 2 Days

GREECE: EXCLUSIVE 1 : 1 RETREAT IN PARADISE - MEDITATION, BREATHING, MINDFULNESS, RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES

Avia Kalamata, Greece

$690 / 8 Days

6 Tage Flow with Love - Unique Yoga Retreat in Portugal

Budens, Portugal

$1,744 / 6 Days

Time for myself - silent retreat light with mindfulness and meditation

Gamlitz, Austria

$388 / 4 Days

AcroYoga Retreat Portugal by Angélique

Vila do Bispo, Portugal

$491 / 5 Days

Spiritual nature retreat in the Mecklenburg Lake District

Möllenbeck, Germany

$408 / 4 Days

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♡ Yoga or Pilates & Fitness: Your time to relax in Ibiza, in German, with ♡ (all levels)

Ibiza, Spain

$1,141 / 7 Days

Yoga Weekend at the vegan Ahead Burghotel – with health insurance coverage

Lenzen (Elbe), Germany

$286 / 3 Days

Awaken Your Spirit, residential retreat of Tantric Yoga

Vasilika, Greece

$878 / 8 Days

Authentic Ayurveda treatment in the beautiful shining land

Kosgoda, Sri Lanka

$2,189 / 14 Days

Yoga for me at Gottin Manor House

Warnkenhagen, Germany

$620 / 3 Days

Transformative soul journey with mediumistic energy work & spiritual coaching - Atlantic Ocean, Southern Spain

Zahora, Spain

$2,213 / 7 Days

May 22–31 • Retreat in Paradise I Meditation, Satsang & Self-Inquiry I Spain

Dénia, Spain

$690 / 10 Days

Exclusive personal retreat for moms - your time out in the Algarve with Femine Yoga & Massage!

Budens, Portugal

$2,330 / 7 Days

YOGA RETREAT: HARMONY WITHIN

Podstrana, Croatia

$2,107 / 6 Days

Your time out in southern Italy. Combine coaching with a vacation.

Roccamandolfi, Italy

$2,048 / 8 Days

EINZEL Retreat - 4 days just YOU and your inner world - RELAXATION CLARITY REFLECTION

Delbrück, Germany

$2,576 / 4 Days

Life from the center - healing time out through creative design and coaching in Sweden

Stenberga, Sweden

$702 / 4 Days

Women's creative retreat intuitive photography in Spain

Vall-llobrega, Spain

$2,307 / 6 Days

Scribbling Drawing basics - a week of drawing in Ticino

Peccia, Switzerland

$1,064 / 6 Days

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a retreat?

A retreat is a deliberate break from everyday life where you focus entirely on yourself in a peaceful setting. Depending on the focus, yoga, meditation, fasting, silence, or creative practices take center stage. A retreat typically lasts between a weekend and two weeks and takes place in small groups – often in natural settings like mountains, by the sea, or in the countryside. At Retreat Vacation you'll currently find 1249 retreats across Europe.

What types of retreats are there?

The variety of retreats is vast: yoga retreats for physical and mental balance, silent retreats for deep inner reflection, meditation retreats like Vipassana, wellness retreats with spa and relaxation, fasting retreats for detox, Pilates retreats for gentle body training, and creative retreats for writing or painting. At Retreat Vacation you can filter specifically for the type that suits you.

How much does a retreat cost?

Retreat prices vary widely depending on type, duration, and accommodation. A weekend retreat in Germany starts at around €200–300, while week-long retreats typically range from €500 to €2,000. Luxury retreats with single rooms, full board, and spa can go higher. At Retreat Vacation you'll find offers from €105 to €12.870 – there's something for every budget.

Who is a retreat suitable for?

Retreats are suitable for everyone – from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. You don't need yoga experience or special fitness. Many people book their first retreat during a stressful phase, after a life change, or simply out of curiosity. Most organizers offer different levels and cater individually to your experience level.

Where do the best retreats take place?

In Germany, Bavaria (especially the Allgäu), the Black Forest, and the Baltic Sea coast are popular retreat regions. Internationally, Mallorca, Portugal (Algarve), Bali, Sri Lanka, and Austria are among the most sought-after destinations. At Retreat Vacation you can filter by country, region, and even specific locations to find the perfect retreat at your desired destination.

What does a typical day at a retreat look like?

A typical retreat day starts early with morning meditation or a yoga session, followed by a healthy breakfast. The morning brings further practice sessions, while the afternoon often offers free time, workshops, or excursions into nature. In the evening, there's usually a relaxing session and a shared dinner. Between sessions, there's time for rest, reading, or walks.

What is the difference between a retreat and a wellness holiday?

A wellness holiday focuses on passive relaxation – spa, massages, thermal springs. A retreat goes deeper: the focus is on actively engaging with yourself through yoga, meditation, silence, or other practices. A retreat often has a fixed program with set times, a group structure, and an overarching theme. Both formats can complement each other – many wellness retreats combine both.

How do I find the right retreat for me?

First consider what you're looking for: relaxation, physical practice, inner reflection, or adventure? Then choose the type (yoga, meditation, fasting, etc.), duration, and region. At Retreat Vacation you can combine all these criteria and sort results by price, rating, or date. Read the descriptions and reviews from other participants – this way you'll find the retreat that truly suits you.