Suryalila Retreat Centre – Villamartin

Had a wonderful retreat at Suryalila. Food was fantastic and classes were first class. Only criticism, if you cannot deal with temperature above 36c plus,best not to book in July or August,. Air conditioning is available but did not appear to make alot of difference in high temp,when I stayed 2 weeks ago

Our recent stay at the Suryalila Retreat Center was a wonderfully relaxing experience. Located about an hour and 15 minutes’ drive from Sevilla, the retreat center offers a variety of yoga retreats led by residential and external yoga teachers. During our visit, two different retreats led by external teachers were being held simultaneously while we stayed as independent guests, opting for the «retreat yourself» package. The accommodation options are varied, ranging from dorms with shared bathrooms, tents, and yurts to double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. We chose a double bedroom, which was comfortable and well-appointed. One of the highlights of our stay was the food. The meals are served buffet-style and are entirely vegetarian, with an impressive variety of dishes. Each dinner is themed, featuring cuisines such as curries, Sunday roasts, or Moroccan dishes. The food is freshly prepared and caters to a variety of dietary preferences, which made every meal a delightful experience. The daily 8 am yoga classes were a fantastic way to start our day. These sessions followed the vinyasa style, with each teacher bringing their own individual approach while maintaining the typical sequence of a vinyasa class. There was a strong focus on a solid warm-up and pranayama to start off with. Additionally, there are thrice-weekly yin/restorative yoga sessions before dinner, which we found deeply relaxing. The center also offers a range of additional activities, such as horseback riding, massages, and cacao ceremonies, available at an extra charge. The staff at Suryalila wear multiple hats, often teaching yoga while also managing other roles like marketing or head chef duties. This gave the place a welcoming, community-like atmosphere. The on-site cafe is a great spot for fresh smoothies and juices. The retreat center is in a remote location, but it’s within an hour’s reach of Ronda and Jerez, and only 30 minutes from Arcos de la Frontera. The three different yoga rooms are well-maintained and provide plenty of options for practice and relaxation. The common areas, both indoor and outdoor, including a saltwater pool, are comfortable and convenient. Overall, Suryalila is a wonderful place to unwind and deepen your yoga practice, with a good balance of structured activities and free time to explore or relax. We left feeling rejuvenated and look forward to returning.

Jeg elsker dette stedet! Helt fantastisk mat, hyggelige folk som legger sin ære i å gjøre en god jobb og som tydelig trives og er veldig stolte av det fine stedet, de flinke massørene, yogalærerne, og ikke minst kokkene

Best experience in Spain if you like peaceful and love The place is gorgeous the staff is fantastic too as the owner Vidya The food is incredible as well

Maravilloso

Beautiful place to practice and enjoy lots of Yoga, walking, reading, sun, and silence. The opportunity to learn about the history and geography of the place which is fascinating, not forgetting the food which is delicious. I had the best massage ever and came home feeling very very relaxed.

Suryalia is coming home feeling familiar and a very powerful community place … happy to come again

I love every minute I spend at Suryalila. Each visit I love this place more. It’s a really special place.

I have stayed here in heavenly Suryalila many times now and I will always wish to return. the massage treatment I had this week was extremely good, the therapist Irina is skilled and very sensitive to my body and my needs for the deep tissue treatment.

Fantastic experience at Suryalila! Amazing weather and sound healing classes, beautiful nature and tasty food. Would love to return one day!

Dreamy place with amazing food, had an unforgettable 4-day winter retreat. Hope to come back one day

Having never attended a retreat previously and only dipping my toe into yoga, I was somewhat hesitant before arriving. That feeling was swiftly swept away by the warm welcome and friendly faces I encountered when I first arrived. The team struck the balance perfectly between ensuring you get the most out of your stay while also respecting your space. There are also innumerable activities one can pursue, from horse riding, visiting a bodega or climbing some of the local peaks. If none of that interests you, the facilities onsite provide enough cover to get you through the day, and the freshwater pool is a welcome hiatus from the sunshine. The yoga, which I am a beginner at, was accommodating to all levels, each teacher ensured each individual was catered to throughout the class, ensuring everyone left with a smile on their face and a belly hungry for food. The food is incredible, the cooking team does an amazing job ensuring that every meal is tasty and is wonderfully presented for all. All in all it has been a profound experience and one I would recommend to all.

This beautiful retreat center is well maintained and you can notice the attention for all details everywhere. The rooms are super clean, the yogadome and shalla are well equipped. The view is amazing. Everywhere you look you are surrounded by beautiful landscape.

Just returned from 6 nights with a small group of yoga friends.Despite uncharacteristically wet weather we soon relaxed and enjoyed the suryalila experience. I am not very experienced at yoga and 60+ . I’ve been practising about 7 years and attending classes locally . But it is an important part of my life. I found the staff who doubled as teachers to be wonderfully experienced and kind and managed all the yoga classes offered to the best of my ability. The food was delicious – took a while for tum to adjust to the pulses – but generally my digestive system had a holiday too! I was fortunate to have two Thai restorative osteopathy massages with Emeline. Wow! They were wonderful and eased a shoulder injury … not what I imagined to be a Thai. Beautiful location – 5 miles to nearest town. I loved the peace and tranquility. A variety of accommodations- I had the Laxmi suite which was stunning with full facilities . I was grateful of this in a power cut and howling winds! Only slight criticisms would be to be a bit more proactive in s “crisis “ like the outage on arrival day. Maybe invest in some head torches for guests to safely find way to and around accommodation that is less accessible over uneven terrain. I was grateful I took a torch!! What would I do differently? Take more yoga clothes and less regular day wear! And plenty of insect repellent ..

Amazing retreat. Highly recommended

Words are hard to express how special this space is We took a group of 24 yogis to this amazing blissful space in Sept 23 and indulged in unplugging from our busy schedules for a whole week One of our Yogis resting heart rate fell 10bpm in one week Such a reminder of how much we all need these spaces to rest & reset Everything was just perfect – the Dome for teaching yoga was incredible , the connections we made so very special , the organic veggie food was so delicious and cooked and served with so much love , the accommodation was quirky , very comfie and very homely with everything you could ever need , the sunrises , sunsets , the views , the garden of silence The treatments world class , the Cacao ceremony with Sara was heartwarming and energising and so very special and different , and the trips laid on were the best of fun and so informative . The amazing staff make this space so perfect in every way and couldn’t do enough to make us feel welcome We can’t wait to return Thank you to all at Suryalila Retreat Centre ❤️ Emma & Dianne Ards Yoga & Wellness Rooms

Lidiya’s retreat was amazing!!! Truly a refreshing experience and everything was perfect, from the people, the food and adventures. Highly recommend to everyone! -kinga

Negocio hotel ero de retiro de yoga para giriss. Acceso por pistas de tierra varios kilómetros.

Magical place, I will always be coming back! Food is wonderful, the people and the stuff are alle so respectful and caring, and the massage with Irene was the best !!!! She is so lovely and you can truly feel her energy during her practice! Definitely recommended :)

I liked my retreat in Suryalila, it was magic and amazing! Sunsets, food, atmosphere here are wonderful, I really enjoyed my time here! Thank you so much to all staff which work for happiness and calmness of other people.

I recently stayed at Suryalila, and I was deeply disappointed with the overall experience. While I had enjoyed previous visits. We stayed in our van on the vanlife area. The vanlife area is extremely run-down and neglected. Considering the exorbitant rate of 75 euros per person per night, totaling 150 euros for our party, we expected a well-maintained and inviting environment. Unfortunately, the value for the money paid did not meet our expectations at all. Knowing that you can not fill up your water, empty your grey water. It’s a very high rate for standing on such an environment. To make matters worse, on our departure day, we were surprised to be charged separately for lunch on the last day, even though we had not consumed it on the day of our arrival. The lack of clarity regarding check-out procedures and the inclusion of lunch for campervan guests, as stated in the pre-arrival email, was highly confusing. When we attempted to discuss this matter with Emma, her response was unfriendly and unhelpful, leaving us feeling disregarded and dissatisfied. Sadly, Suryalila has lost its intimate and personal atmosphere, feeling more like a soulless corporation. I hope the management addresses these issues to restore the quality and personalized experience it once offered. Overall, my stay at Suryalila did not meet expectations. I share this review to inform others when considering their accommodation choices.

Suryalila is the most beautiful retreat centre located in the stunning Andalucian countryside. The food is truly special – all freshly prepared, vegetarian and organic (some of which is grown on site). The Dome is the most magical place to practise yoga in the mornings with classes offered to all guests at 8am daily. Vidya, the founder has decorated the place beautifully with furniture and decor from Bali and Morocco. It’s paradise. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It is a place that allows guests to retreat from the stresses of everyday life and live in nature, beauty and peace for a while. Any visit here is a truly healing experience.

This a truly wonderful place full of kind, special people. The food, location and general feel are spectacular

A very beautyful place full of gratitude, love, yoga and excellent food that you just don’t ever want to leave anymore.

This is a very special place. Beautiful location and surroundings, comfortable accommodation, very friendly staff and laid back, welcoming vibe, delicious and bountiful food + excellent yoga (the dome is stunning). Far exceeded expectations. It’s also great value for money and they’re clearly not driven by making money (good quality coffee on tape from a machine when they could charge for it, for example). Will be sure to return.

This place is absolutely stunning and an amazing experience. The yoga classes & breathwork were the best I’ve experienced, thanks to Niamh, Liam & Kate! The food was one of the highlights all so fresh & healthy, we also did a cookery class with head chef Gemma that was fabulous. The massage with Becky was again the best I’ve experienced. The grounds are stunning, the whole place is immaculate & the furnishings are beautiful. We were greeted by the very friendly and helpful Amisha.The whole experience was beyond expectations Thank you

It is said everyman has 2 lives, the moment he realises he has only one life to live the second life begins. The men’s retreat here will honour you with time spent in a timeless way. You’ll be introduced and given access to the tools of breath work that were once the preserve of mystics and yogis.This will help you dive into a meditative yet focused awareness that will draw you into ice water immersion as if it were rekindling a lost and almost forgotten kinship. You will share with other men Stories of your life, a mountain hike, tips to grow with, insights and only feel supported. Foods of the rainbow that will nourish and delight you made with Love. The venue is world class and as such are the teachers and staff.The deep tissue massage I had by Becky was second to none. In particular the organiser and breathwork teacher Liam: you will never meet a kinder, more down to earth and hard working man who looks after everyone like family along with Niamh who is a spellbindingly accomplished teacher her myofascial yoga class is another game changer. Finally the head chef Gemma whose food was the healthiest and tastiest I have ever been privileged to experienced(she has written/co-authored a suryalila cookbook) This men’s retreat didn’t just meet my expectations it exceeded my imagination.

Such a amazing place. You feel and see how much care, effort and love is shared & created. Thank you for your lovely hosting Amisha, thank you for your kind recommendations Yasmine, thank you for the amazing food cook team. Just a lovely shop, well done Noelia . And thank you for the lovely classes dear yoga teachers. Will come back as a visitor or to host a retreat! Thank you for creating this place Vidya .

Thank you so much for the most incredible stay at Suryalila last week. It genuinely helped me to feel much better in myself and I absolutely loved everything about my stay. Everybody was so kind & I really appreciate being able to join the extra activities like the walk! The food was some of the best I’ve ever eaten and the yoga classes were absolutely amazing. I really feel like it’s given me a new perspective on life. Leanne Maskell

What a wonderful, fun, magical, healing place. You are right at Suryalila when you: Love great Yoga classes, love good creative healthy food, enjoy a community feeling full of acceptance while getting pampered like in a hotel. Enjoy nature, treat yourself with great massages, want to meet great people from all over the world, enjoy a refreshing dive into the pool or do a beautiful horse back ride to explore the area. I did a winter wellness retreat for a week with Charmaine and can highly recommend this precious experience.

Un lugar muy bello y cuidado.

Espacio precioso. Comida excelente. Gente muy entrañable con valores eticos y planetarios

Uno de mis lugares favoritos en el planeta. Un pie dentro y ya sientes la paz abrumadora.

I had a truly wonderful experience here! The settings is so tranquil and we had a great variety of yoga teachers. I went on the permaculture course and Emilio was incredibly inspiring and very knowledgeable. I would recommend to get a deep tissue massage with Sinead also. The beautiful yurt that I stayed in was spacious and comfortable. I fell in love with the very cute cats, alpacas and donkeys at the retreat. The food that was provided is super nourishing and full of amazing flavours. My only two points of constructive feedback would be that it would have been helpful to have a schedule more than a couple of days in advance so that I could plan transport better… The website only showed the dates but no timings. Also would have been great to experience a yoga lesson in the om dome as it looked like a very unique and beautiful setting.

Love the retreat centre.. The food is fabulous.. the yoga shalas are very nice and the feel of the place is very wholesome There a pool, yurts, and a variety of rooms.. Very good

This review will not do this place justice.. I have so many wonderful things to say about Suryalila. This week was my third time visiting, I stayed for six nights here with my husband in the new Honeymoon Yurt at Suryalila. We had a wonderful stay. The Honeymoon Yurt is amazing, spacious, comfortable and felt very special. We were celebrating our 9th wedding anniversary this week and staying in this yurt really made our week super special. Everything about Suryalila is special to be honest. Reception / management staff are so lovely and welcoming.. the kitchen team are caring and create delicious meals every day.. cleaning staff and volunteers are always smiling and welcoming. It does your heart and soul so much good to spend time in this special place. My husband was staying for the first time, he doesn’t do as much yoga as me, however he really enjoyed the different classes that were on offer, and appreciated the opportunity to slow down and rest during his time here. Thank you again for a wonderful experience staying with you.

Suryalila is simply magical! You feel the calm wash over you as you step out of the taxi. The scenery is just stunning! I love the accommodation here and the beautiful Yoga Shalas. The iconic Om Dome is like no other yoga space. The food is always amazing. Fresh vegan/vegetarian meals made with love. You can buy great clothing, crystals, singing bowls and loads more at the Shakti boutique. We’ve been running retreats here since 2017, and each time we come there have been further improvements and the earth is even more green due to their project to restore life to the soil here. The pool and sauna are wonderful, and I’ve had thd most amazing treatments here too! The staff are so kind and attentive, you feel very cared for. We recently returned from our 8th Yoga Retreat here, and already have our 2023 booked in! We love it! Definitely worth a visit (or several!!)

This is an amazing place! The dome is the most wonderfull yoga space I have ever seen. Beautiful spaces, saltwater pool, gardens, beautiful organic food, massages, they offer yoga teacher training and have amazing very skilled teachers! With lots of experience.

A magic spot ✨✨✨

Estupenda

I attended the advanced training at Suryalia with the head teacher Vidya. This training was exactly what I was looking for. Vidya offers a depth and a wisdom that only someone who truly lives the practices can offer. I was deeply inspired by her philosophy sessions, it sparked a real curiosity that has stayed with me as I continue to study. I appreciated the structure and balance between philosophy, asana, meditation and integration throughout the training. And the variety of what was offered was rich – Katonah, Kundalini, Yin, Restorative and Vinyasa. Plus a variety of meditation techniques, all of which I still practice and teach. Some of the sessions were on Zoom, it was due to covid circumstances which were obviously out of anyone’s control, they were still very informative and I’ve been able to look back at that content numerous times to enrich my own classes and workshops. The training, Vidya in particular, satisfied my yearning for a deeper connection to the practice, truly grateful to have learned from her. Accommodations, food, the Dome, pool and sauna were magic and I was made to feel right at home and a part of a community the second I arrived.