Top 5 Friendly Solo Retreats

Fitness and Hiking Retreat, Greece

This retreat is much more than a fitness retreat. It gives you the opportunity to discover the real Greece away from the tourist crowds learning about and experiencing Greek history and culture. You will stay in a charming villa by the sea and close to the countryside where you will take part in your daily guided hikes. The retreat has plenty of activities including morning yoga and personal training in the afternoon but they are all optional, so if you want to relax by the pool or have an afternoon nap you are free to do so. Other activities including a visit to an organic farm and a traditional fish taverna. The retreat will be a maximum of 10 people so there is adequate space for all but also the opportunity to socialise with like minded people.

Prices start from £1,590 per person based on single occupancy

Body Holiday, St Lucia

The Body Holiday is a long established all inclusive wellness 5* resort. Situated on a gorgeous private sandy beach surrounded by 32 acres of tropical lush vegetation on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. The all inclusive wellness concept is unique including all your meals, drinks, activities, classes and a daily 50 minute spa treatment! There are around 20 classes per day here to choose from plus excursions and water sports so no chance of being bored. You can be as naughty or strict with your diet as you like with a wide selection of dining options and plenty of healthy choices. With so many activities this is a popular choice of solo travellers and even offer a communal dining table for those looking to socialise and make friends. September is solos month at The Body Holiday offering hosted group activities from cocktails and dinner parties to sunset cruises. You will need to book fast for September Solo month as this is extremely popular. 

Prices start from £1,745 per person based on single occupancy for 7 night stay.

Shanti Som, Spain

Shanti-Som is a boutique 14 bedroom retreat nestled in picturesque mountainous Sierra de Las Nieves Nature Park just 20 minutes from Marbella. This Asian themed retreat is designed with peace in mind using Feng-Shui principles surrounded with gardens, waterfalls and streams. A digital detox is encouraged here with no wi-fi in the rooms and phone use discouraged helping to forge friendships. With its boutique size it is easy to become familiar with your fellow guests over a poolside lounge, evening meal or during the group classes.  Shanti-Som has a wide choice of programmes to suit all wellness goals including weight loss, fitness, meditation, yoga, personal transformation, detox, Pilates and spa. Dining here is also Asian themed using local fresh ingredients. Your meal plan will correspond to your programme choice ranging from detox, weight loss, healthy and a la carte indulgence. 

Prices start from £860 per person for a 3 night single occupancy stay on our exclusive wellbeing booster programme.

The Body Camp, Mallorca

For a bootcamp style experience look no further than The Body Camp, Mallorca offering 7 night action packed retreats. You will be physically pushed with a fitness sessions in the morning allowing you to relax and opt for lighter activities after lunch. You are all in it together working out hard which bolsters solidarity and promotes conversation at the communal meal times. Meals are 100% plant based with no sugar, chemicals and additives for real clean eating. 

Massages, beauty and spa treatments are available when you are enjoying your down time. Evening entertainment such as movie and quiz night are arranged to bring the group together.

Prices start from £1,645 per person for 7 nights in a shared room and £2,480 per person in a private small double room. 

Wild View Retreat, Portugal

Located in the peaceful foothills of the Algarve this retreat offers weekly programmes to help you detox, restore your balance and learn about living a healthy lifestyle.  You have the choice of doing a juice fast retreat or  a yoga and vegetarian food retreat if you prefer to do a more gentle detox.  The daily schedule has been carefully designed to keep you busy and keep your mind off food cravings with 2 daily yoga classes, walks in untouched nature, gentle fitness classes and nutrition and wellness talks ranging from stress to hormones.  As all activities are carried out as a group you will be able socialise and make new like minded friends.

Prices start from £575 per person for 7 nights in a safari tent on sharing use, and £755 for single use of a safari tent