Top 5 Luxury Yoga Retreats in Europe

1. Asia Gardens

For those living in the UK or the rest of Europe this is an easy way to experience the South East of Asia without the long-haul flight. Asia Gardens is so named because of the lush tropical gardens that surround the retreat. The paradise is never ending with seven swimming pools, nine restaurants and a dedicated Asian therapies spa. Near Alicante in Spain, you will be able to enjoy the heat in the summer and stable temperatures all year round without the tropical storms that Asia naturally endures. There’s plenty to do while you stay at Asia Gardens, daily yoga or Tai Chi classes are just some of the places you could be spending your time, or how about exploring the gardens themselves, with over 300 specifics of plants and trees, 80% of which originate from Asia. Unique botanical tours and wishing ceremonies are also on offer and a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Asia in a new light. 

2. Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort

Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort is a luxury spa overlooking a beautiful private bay. It’s located in Crete and enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. Home to the award-winning Six Senses spa which offers a range of holistic treatments and therapies aimed to rejuvenate and relax your mind. Spa facilities are vast and include a hydro pool, various saunas and an authentic Turkish hammam. Enjoy the dedicated yoga, meditation and pilates programmes the hotel spa has to offer during your stay and make the most of your time in paradise. The views over the sea and distant mountain ranges are simply beautiful.

3. Paradis Plage

Paradis Plage is coined as the first yoga, surf and spa resort in Morocco. Located on the beach in Taghazout, surfing lessons are only a stones throw away from your accommodation, as well as daily hatha, vinyasa or yin yoga on the beach. Finish your days off by relaxing in the on-site spa with a wealth of treatments to choose from, or enjoying a relaxing day at the beach in one of the 340 days of sunshine. This retreat really has it all!

4. Shanti-Som

This retreat in Sierra de Las Nieves Nature Park near Marbella oozes luxury style, with the accommodation set out in an Asian-style, in keeping with Feng-Shui guidelines. The retreat beautifully respects its surroundings by incorporating local materials to ensure you feel fully submersed in your surroundings. The gardens are idealistic and postcard worthy with waterfalls, fountains and streams, all with a beautiful mountain as its backdrop. All of these features make Shanti-Som the perfect luxury escape for yoga, exploring and relaxing in the sun. 

5. Alpino Atlantico

Alpino Atlantico is a small and exclusive, adults-only hotel situated on the beautiful island of Madeira with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The main focus at Alpine Atlantico is the powerful healing of Ayurveda. The Ayurveda Cure Centre offers authentic treatments based on this ancient system of medicine, aiming to balance mind and body using herbal treatments. The range of authentic Ayurvedic spa treatments are overseen by in-house Ayurvedic doctors. Yoga, meditation and Qi-Gong classes take place in the glass-fronted yoga studio.If you’re looking for an authentic Ayurveda getaway but don’t want to travel long-haul then this hotel is the ideal choice. You will leave feeling completely rejuvenated.