The Best Pilates Retreats in Europe

Palácio Estoril Hotel is one of the more luxurious Pilates retreats in Europe, combining five-star comfort with plenty of historic glamour. Located just outside Lisbon, the elegant seaside town of Estoril offers beautiful coastal views and a tranquil atmosphere, while still being close to the buzz of the city.

With a wide range of activities and classes available, it’s a great choice for both solo travellers and groups, with plenty to keep you busy and lots of opportunities to meet like-minded people. Alongside group Pilates classes, the retreat also offers aqua Pilates for those looking to try something a little different.

After a full day of activities, the wellness centre (spread across four floors) features a state-of-the-art gym, indoor hydrotherapy pool, hydromassage tubs, steam rooms and an extensive treatment menu.

If you're looking for a more intimate Pilates retreat in Europe, Shanti-Som in Spain is hard to beat. Located in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park near Marbella, this Asian-inspired retreat feels wonderfully peaceful, with waterfalls, fountains, streams and mountain views.

This retreat offers hints of luxury while maintaining the most authentic feel. Where better to immerse yourself in Pilates classes? Its mantra is to “reward, encourage and educate, but never judge”, making it especially well suited to Pilates beginners wanting to give it a try.

After a day of core strengthening, unwind with a deep tissue massage, hot stone therapy, lymphatic drainage treatment or a nourishing seaweed body wrap.

Sentido Galosol was the first hotel in Madeira to offer fitness activities, filling a gap in the market for those looking to keep active while on holiday. With winters rarely dropping below 18 degrees, you can make the most of the outdoor swimming pool year-round, along with the natural lido and diving centre.

This Pilates retreat in Europe offers the best of both worlds, with extreme sports and activities alongside a seafront location with idyllic sunbathing spots and a beautiful spa. The retreat allows you to tailor your holiday by choosing five private sessions from a selection of classes including body pump, yoga, aqua fit, Zumba, body balance and ball Pilates.

As a member of Leading Hotels of the World and winner of the World Luxury Spa Award, Sun Gardens Dubrovnik is a Pilates retreat in Europe not to be missed. With a private pebble beach to relax on and the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Dubrovnik just 11 kilometres away, you won’t be short of things to do. And if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you can visit some of the hit show's filming locations nearby.

Hosted in the fully equipped sports centre, there's Pilates, yoga, aqua aerobics and a range of other classes. After your daily exercise, treat yourself at the luxury spa, where the treatments are surprisingly well priced.

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