Sunshine and Self Care Yoga Retreat,
Finca del Alamo, Almeria, Spain,
27th September - 4th October 2025
Claire Miller and Kate Knowles
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN !
You are warmly invited to join us at the Finca del Alamo in southern Spain for a week of self care including yoga, relaxation, walking, delicious food, stunning surroundings and good company.
We are planning to include an optional kayaking trip on the coast of the Cabo de Gata nature reserve.
Kate and Claire ran their first retreat there in July 2024, and loved it so much that we are going back !
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Finca Del Alamo Yoga Retreat Venue
The yoga venue is on the edge of one of Europe’s most remote and beautiful natural parks, the Cabo de Gata, one of the last unspoiled stretches of Spanish coastline. It’s an amazing landscape of perfect half-moon bays, hidden coves, bizarre volcanic rock formations, and spectacular flora and fauna – a wonderful wild coastline. All bedrooms and practice areas have air conditioning.
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Your teachers
Kate & Claire are both experienced teachers, offering a variety of styles of yoga including hatha, dynamic, rocket, yin, menopause, restorative and yoga nidra for deep relaxation.
The retreat will include at least twice daily yoga practices, and occasional workshops.
Kate & Claire were at school together, so go back a long way !
Find out about Claire here
https://clairemilleryoga.co.uk/
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Excursions
We will have the option of a trip to the local beach at Agua Amarga on Thursday, the chefs day off. This is a beautiful, unspoilt beach, with shallow access into the water, and shady areas. Additional fees will be applicable for transportation costs - about £40, and approximately £20 for our evening meal.
We are also planning an excursion to Cabo de Gata nature reserve, including a wildlife tour and sea kayaking trip - full details to be confirmed soon.
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Relaxing surroundings
An essential element of a self care retreat is downtime. At least two yoga sessions will be offered everyday, but plenty of time will be scheduled in for rest and relaxation. Time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
There are two pools to choose from - a natural water pool, filtered by a reed bed, and a conventional chlorine based pool. Both have stunning views over the local area.
Nijar, the local village, is 25 mins walk away along a quiet road, with lovely cafes, ceramic shops and a cactus centre.
There is a peaceful library in the centre where you might like to curl up with a book.
Raffa, the finca manager, offers massages, reflexology and other therapies for approximately £40 - £50.
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Yoga practice
Kate and Claire offer a variety of styles of yoga. Practice sessions will be offered throughout the week, with the themes being decided to go with the flow of how everyone is feeling each day.
The studio is well equipped with mats, bolsters, blocks, bricks, blankets and knee pads - everything we might need. Air conditioning and overhead ceiling fans are available on hot days.
We encourage you to join as many or as few yoga sessions as feels right for you !
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Accomodation options
A variety of accomodation options are available, with twin and single ensuite rooms. All have air conditioning. Twin rooms are available as singles. Full details of all the rooms are provided below. Please let us know which room you prefer and we will do our best to accomodate your request.
A washing machine is available if you’re travelling light !
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Kayaking excursion - Cabo de Gata
The coast is 30 mins from the finca and we are planning to offer a kayaking trip along the stunning coast, combined with a guided tour of the nature reserve to find out more about the flora and fauna.
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Butterfly Centre trip
You might like to take an optional trip to the butterfly centre in Nijar, 50 mins walk from the Finca, or a short taxi ride. This could be combined with a visit to the cactus centre in Nijar.
https://www.mariposariodenijar.com/
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Nijar village
The pretty village of Nijar is only 25 mins walk from the finca. Featuring white washed buildings, it is incredibly scenic. Make sure you’ve got space in your case to take some of the ceramic pottery home !
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Delicious food
Sharing meals together is a key element of our time on retreat. All the food is vegetarian, with dietary requirements catered for. The food is exceptionally good, and the chef takes great pride in offering creative, healthy, tasty options.
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Great company
We were incredibly lucky to be joined by a wonderful group in 2024, and know that the class of 2025 will be amazing too !
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Flora, Fauna and Scenery
There is a wonderful array of plants and birdlife to enjoy in the scenic grounds of the finca. Plant lovers will enjoy the colourful flowers and scents in the gardens, and bird lovers will delight in the bird song, especially at dawn and dusk.
The remote nature of the area allows for very dark nights, so great for star gazing.
Testimonials 2024
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Thankyou everyone for a truly lovely retreat week. I enjoyed meeting each and everyone of you and what a fabulous, sassy and strong bunch of women we are !!
Yvonne
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It truly has been an incredible week - thanks so much Kate and Claire for all your hard work and planning. Thanks also to the group - you are all wonderful women !! So grateful to have met you all.
Helen
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So, so, so grateful to have met you all. You're honestly all so wonderful, beautiful people through and through! Thanks so much for all your hard work Claire and Kate! It's honestly been amazing xxx
Louise
Testimonials 2024
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Thanks again Kate and Claire for all your hard work. But also thanks you lovely and fabulous women. What a group and all looked after each other one way or another. xxx
Julia
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Thank you both for our surprises...eye masks, bracelets, journals, pens and essential oil roller balls, and for your teachings which have been wonderful. I've had a joyous week ! xxx
Maggi
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All staff so friendly and helpful You and Claire very welcoming and as for the bunch of ladies well what can I say we all gelled very well they all were so nice
Helen
Accomodation options -
Prices -
Single En-suite - £1249 pp (this will be a twin or double ensuite used as a single)
Twin En-suite - £1049 pp (as long as two people are occupying the room)
Bookings secured with a £300 deposit, non refundable and non transferable - Please book your place through Claire Miller - claire.l.miller@blueyonder.co.uk
Payments to Claire Miller. Her bank details will be shared once your booking is confirmed. Payment in installations is available - please confirm details with Claire.
Balance of payment is due by the 27th July 2025 - please see Terms and Conditions for full information
All meals included except one day (Thursday - breakfast and lunch provided) which is the chefs day off. We will visit a local restaurant at Agua Amarga on this day, and have our evening meal there, and each pay for our individual meals.
A washing machine is available for guests.
The accommodation is laid out as follows:
Main Finca
1. Double bed ensuite with a supplement of £60 as a four poster room with great views -
2. Double bed ensuite -
3. Twin bed ensuite -
4. Twin bed ensuite -
5. Twin bed ensuite -
6. Twin bed ensuite -
Cortijo Apartments
1. Twin bed ensuite with small kitchen /sitting area -
2. Double bed ensuite with small kitchen/sitting area -
3. 2 x Twin bed ensuites with small kitchen/sitting area (so four single beds in total with 2 ensuites) -
4. Twin bed ensuite with small kitchen/sitting area -
5. 2 x Twin bed ensuites with small kitchen/sitting area (so four single beds in total with 2 ensuites) - BOOKED
6. Double bed ensuite with small kitchen/sitting area -
Travel Information
Flights & Transfers
Flights and transfers are not included in the price of the trip so that you have flexibility to extend your stay, and decide upon your own flights. The nearest airport is Almeria, 35 minutes drive away. There are more flights into Malaga, but its 2.5 hours drive away - the choice is yours.
Kate is flying from Manchester to Almeria on the 27th September, 07:15 am, with Jet2.
Claire is flying from Gatwick to Almeria on the 27th September, 06:35 am, with Easyjet.
These flights are due to arrive within an hour at Almeria, so that we can meet up, and arrange a transfer for everyone from the airport to the venue, via a restaurant in Nijar for lunch.
Full travel information will be emailed once you’ve booked your place. You are very welcome to extend your stay, and tailor the trip to suit yourself.
Please contact either of us for information. We will endeavour to optimise the number of people in each transfer vehicle to minimise the costs. A one way transfer from Almeria airport to the venue will be about £25 as long as we can fill all the seats.
Documentation
Passport, Travel insurance and a GHIC card are essential. Please ensure that you have adequate insurance for your requirements.
Whatsapp group
Everyone attending will be invited to join a Whatsapp group so we can share travel information before the trip.
SAMPLE ITINERARY (every day will be slightly different, especially the days with excursions)
0800 – 0825 – movement, mantra, meditation with Kate and Claire
0830 – 0930 – breakfast
1000 – 1130 – twists and backbends with Claire
1300 – 1400 – lunch
1400 – 1715 – free time – time by the pool, or have a siesta
1715 – 1645 – feet and balance with Kate
1930 – 2030 – evening meal
2045 – 2115 – yoga nidra with Kate
