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The Joy of Solo Travel – Wellness Retreats in Europe

December 23, 2022

Traveling solo offers a unique sense of freedom—the ability to do whatever you want, whenever you want. It is a chance to disconnect from daily pressures, focus on your well-being, and embrace new experiences at your own pace. At the same time, it provides the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people, forming genuine connections with others who share similar interests and goals. Single-friendly wellness retreats are designed to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for solo travelers, whether for relaxation, self-care, or personal growth. These hotels and retreats offer a variety of activities and workshops, allowing you to engage in as much or as little as you like. Many include solo-oriented programs, inviting communal spaces, and thoughtfully designed rooms that cater to individual guests. The community tables in restaurants make it easy to mingle with fellow travelers while still allowing the option for solitude when needed. Whether you're seeking a structured wellness program, a peaceful escape, or an energizing retreat filled with yoga, meditation, or fitness, there are plenty of options across Europe tailored to solo travelers. Explore our top picks for the best singles' health retreats and find the perfect place to relax, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.

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Shanti-Som in Spain

Nearby Airport: Malaga 

As soon as you step onto the Shanti-Som Estate, the pace of life seems to slow. Shant-Som is a Holistic Wellbeing secluded spot in the southern part of Spain, hidden amongst the Andalucía hills, where you can indulge your Body & Mind in Yoga, Pilates, Detox, Fitness,De-stress and general health and wellbeing. Shanti-Som’s design is inspired by Balinese architecture, together with the gardens, waterfalls and olive and citrus trees. Small yet luxurious, comfortable and professional: perfect!

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MasQi – The Energy House in Spain

Nearby Airport: Alicante

MasQi is a luxurious, boutique retreat with only 8 rooms where yoga, meditation and healthy food are the happy ingredients. The views stretch for miles, the gardens are in full bloom and the yoga dome is a real eye-catcher. Founder Sonia’s life ambition is to offer a place for a healthy and happy lifestyle with yoga and meditation, energetic therapies, Ayurveda and pure food based on the macrobiotic philosophy. With MasQi, she not only gives you the tools with which to achieve inner peace, but she also aims to promote ideas, convey strength and make her guests’ lives that little better and happier.

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Hotel Alpino Atlantico Ayurveda in Madeira

Neabry airport: Funchal 

Madeira.The island of flowers, Body&Mind, outdoor activities and a mild climate. Alpino Atlántico offers authentic ayurveda treatments in a spectacular setting. Alpino Atlántico is located on a cliff on the south coast of the island in a protected maritime reserve, on the crystal-clear waters of the Lido Galomar bay. The Ashoka Ayurveda Cure Centre at Alpino Atlántico is a professional ayurveda center, run by an ayurveda doctor couple. Guests at the Alpino Atlántico can also use all facilities at next door sister hotels (Galosol and Galomar).

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Sentido Galomar in Madeira

Nearby airport: Funchal 

Galomar is the adults-only hotel and sister hotel of Alpino Atlántico, part of the Galo Resorts. An eco and sustainable piece of art with an impressive 100% energy self-sufficient. The building is brand new, built on a cliff with stunning sea views, including from the panoramic saunas and luxury spa. If you like an active holiday, you’re in the right place! Enjoy 70 exercise- and holistic classes a week and If you still have energy, there’s also diving, horse-riding, golf, hiking, canoeing, cycling, squash and much more.

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SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain

Nearby Airport: Alicante

SHA is one of the top medical destination spa’s, based on 8 main areas: healthy nutrition, natural therapies, preventive and healthy aging medicine, advanced aesthetics, cognitive stimulation and emotional health, wellbeing and inner balance, and physical performance. The award-winning 5* resort strives to elevate guests’ vitality, beauty and wellbeing to a higher level. How? By combining traditional eastern medicine (acupuncture, tai chi, Ayurveda, qi qong, etc.) and western medicine and techniques (doctors, nurses and health tests).

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Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda in Italy

Nearby airport: Verona

Lefay Resort & Spa's specialty? Without doubt: the treatment of typically western problems (stress, obesity) through a classical Chinese medicine approach. Beautiful views on lake Garda from the infinity pool. Lefay has green hills, citrus trees and olive groves all around. The 2021 restyling project involved the rooms, The "Adults Only SPA" and the brand-new "Gramen" fine-dining restaurant with a touch of healthy gourmet cuisine.

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