Yoga and Hiking in Tarifa, Andalusia, on the Coast of Light: "Journey Through the 5 Elements"

Tarifa, Spain
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Summary

The theme of the Yoga & Hiking Retreat is the 5 elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space. The retreat is centered around the motto "Everything in Balance" and "The Dance Between Letting Go and Doing." I invite you to join me for an inspiring week of yoga with like-minded people in sunny Andalusia. Recharge your energy and find peace and relaxation in our private villa, surrounded by untouched nature and offering breathtaking views of the white sandy beach, the picturesque bay, and the Moroccan coastline. A total of 20 hours of yoga (Yin & Yang) and 12 hours of hiking await you: Creative, flowing, and dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Calm, meditative, and deeply opening Yin Yoga 3 guided hikes in pristine nature Everything embodies both aspects: Yin & Yang. Cultivate balance, harmony, and freedom on the yoga mat and in your life. Yang: Flow with your breath through inspiring, creative, and dynamic Vinyasa
Flow Yoga sequences. Tap into your potential, explore your limits in this physically challenging, strengthening, and deeply detoxifying Yang-oriented yoga practice. Breath and movement are in a harmonious flow. Ujjayi breathing is the soul of this flowing movement. Yin: The gentle path to inner center—deep & slow. Experience deep immersion and holding of the pose, feel your limits, learn to let go. Turn your attention inward, observe your thoughts, be present. Breathing, meditation, and asana combine into a very deep, opening, and healing yoga practice.

The course is based on the concept of Yin & Yang and the 5 elements from the Indian tradition. Twice a day we practice Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, combining stillness and movement, letting go and doing. Our practice is supported by various breathing techniques, meditations, and mudras—sometimes energizing, sometimes calming. Everything is taught in such a way that what you learn can be easily integrated into your daily life after the retreat. We will spend a lot of time in nature, remaining in constant contact with the energy of the elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space. This allows us to truly feel the power of the elements, absorb their energy, and recharge our batteries.
Between yoga sessions, there is plenty of time to unwind, read, relax by the pool, go to the beach, or treat yourself to a massage (massages must be booked and paid for separately).

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Detox Retreats, Active Retreats, Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Nature Vacation, Hiking, Yoga Retreats
Date
2026-10-03 - 2026-10-10
Language(s)
English, German
Level
Advanced, Beginner
Place
Tarifa, Spain
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Half board
Types of food
Vegetarian
Services
  • 7 nights' accommodation in our private villa

  • MyoYin Yoga (Yin Yoga and trigger point massage using tennis balls)

  • Water, tea, and coffee are available free of charge all day long

  • Morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga or Yin & Yang sessions on various topics

  • 3 Yin Yoga sessions in the late afternoon

  • Different breathing techniques and meditations every day

  • 6 vegetarian 3-course dinners

  • Indoor and outdoor pool

  • Spend plenty of time in nature to experience the power of the elements

  • Walk on the beach

  • Hiking

  • Yoga on the beach at sunset

  • We offer massages that can be booked for a fee

  • Small group of up to 12 people

  • Free afternoon/evening to explore the old town

  • We speak German, English, and Spanish

  • 7 days of a hearty vegetarian brunch in the morning

  • 3 afternoon hikes (3–4 hours each)

Accommodation

Unsere private luxuriöse Villa befindet sich 6km außerhalb des Ortes Tarifa und liegt auf einem Hügel, umgeben von unberührter Natur, und mit einem atemberaubenden Blick auf den weißen Sandstrand, die malerische Bucht und die Küste Marokkos. Sie verfügt über 6 Zimmer mit eigenem Bad, einem großzügigen Ess- und Wohnbereich mit Kamin, Wintergarten, einem Indoor und Outdoor Pool, herrlicher Terrasse und einem 10 Hektar großem Garten, sowie einem schönen Yoga Raum.
Als Zimmer stehen 3 Einzelzimmer und 3 Doppelzimmer zur Verfügung. Das Anwesen ist von Naturpark umgeben, man genießt eine herrliche Ruhe dort, und kann die drum herum freilaufenden Ziegen, Kühe und Pferde beobachten. Hier steht die Zeit noch still. Der Moment ist präsent
Der weiße Strand ist 10km lang, unbebaut und lädt zu ausgedehnten Spaziergängen ein. Oder nur die Füße im warmen Sand vergraben, das Meeresrauschen, die Sonne genießen und die Seele baumeln lassen.
Nicht nur die Villa mit ihrer Location, auch der charmante Ort Tarifa, und besonders die malerische maurisch geprägte Altstadt, sind etwas ganz Besonderes. Tarifa ist der südlichste Ort auf dem europäischen Festland, und hier treffen sich das Mittelmeer und der Atlantik. Keine 14km entfernt befindet sich Afrika, Marokko und die Stadt Tanger sind in nur einer Stunde mit der Fähre zu erreichen.
Entdecke mit uns die Magie dieses besonderen Fleckchen Erde.

Air-conditioned public areas
Air-conditioned rooms
Environmentally friendly
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Internet access
Multilingual staff
Parking lot
Smoke-free property
Wireless internet
Dining area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Lounge
Garden

Rooms

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Catering

Our two private chefs, Tracy and Kate, will treat us to culinary delights. Twice a day, they whip up delicious vegetarian dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. They use fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally. Food intolerances are no problem—we also offer vegan, gluten-free, and other options.
Meals are served buffet-style, ensuring there is plenty of variety to suit every taste. After the morning yoga practice, brunch is served around 10:30–11:00 a.m. In the evening, we are treated to a three-course meal.

sequence

This is what a typical day at our retreat looks like 
8:30 AM–11:00 AM Vinyasa Flow or Yin & Yang yoga practice, pranayama, meditation 11:00 AM Brunch 12:00 PM–5:00 PM Free time 5:00 PM–6:30 PM Yin Yoga or 2:30 PM–6:30 PM Hiking
7:00 PM Dinner We start the day with meditation and various breathing techniques, followed by a flowing and dynamic yoga practice centered on one of the elements. Afterward, there is time for sharing, and we enjoy a hearty brunch on the sun terrace with a view across the beach all the way to Morocco. After brunch around 12:00 PM, there is free time.
Time to unwind, read, relax in a lounge chair, or go to the beach. On 3 afternoons, we’ll meet again around 5:30 PM for a group Yin Yoga session. On the other days, we’ll meet around 3:00 PM and explore nature together on beautiful hiking trails.
In the evening, a delicious 3-course meal awaits us. Wednesday afternoon and evening are free. No program, no dinner at the villa. We recommend a trip to the old town of Tarifa to sample the typical tapas. Or visiting the mountain village of Vejer de la Frontera (45 km away). We’d be happy to organize a table at a restaurant.

Schedule for the Yoga and Hiking Week: 3x mornings, 2.5 hours: Vinyasa Flow, Pranayama & Meditation focused on one of the elements 3x mornings, 2.5 hours: Yin & Yang Asana Practice (Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga), Pranayama and Meditation 3x afternoons, 1.5 hours: Yin Yoga 3x afternoons, 3–4 hours: Hiking

Wednesday afternoon and evening are free. No program, no dinner at the villa. We recommend a trip to the old town of Tarifa to sample the typical tapas there.

Arrival

Tarifa is located in Andalusia, on the Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light), in southern Spain. The nearest airports are Málaga (160 km), Jerez de la Frontera (120 km), and Seville (200 km). There are numerous flights from all major German cities, as well as from Austria and Switzerland.
The best way to get to Tarifa from the airport is by rental car. These are very affordable in Spain, starting at 10 euros per day.

Camino La Peña , 11380 Tarifa, Andalucía, Spain

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 60 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy: In the event of cancellation by the participant, the deposit will not be refunded.
Cancellation must be made in writing (via email). No fees will be charged if a replacement participant is found. If no other person takes the spot, the following fees apply: For cancellations up to 42 days before the start of the retreat, the participant is responsible for 50% of the total cost of the retreat.
For cancellations 15 days or less before the start of the retreat, the participant is responsible for 100% of the total cost of the retreat. Flight and travel expenses are non-refundable. In the event of the participant leaving the retreat early, there is no entitlement to a discount or refund. Please note: this also applies to illnesses (including COVID). I recommend travel cancellation insurance. If the retreat cannot take place (fewer than 6 participants) or must be canceled, the total amount of the retreat, minus a 100-euro processing fee, will be refunded. I recommend travel insurance.

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