Stretch Your Zen in Europe: 10 Rejuvenating Yoga Retreats for 2024

Stretch Your Zen in Europe: 10 Rejuvenating Yoga Retreats for 2024 - Breathtaking Views in Puglia

With its charming whitewashed towns, endless olive groves, and sweeping coastal vistas, Puglia is an ideal setting for a rejuvenating yoga retreat. Located in the heal of Italy’s boot, this southern region boasts a slower pace of life and stunning natural landscapes that are perfect for finding your zen.

One of the top yoga retreats in Puglia for soaking in breathtaking views is La Dolce Vita. Perched cliffside above the Adriatic Sea, this retreat center features panoramic vistas of the glittering blue waters from its tranquil yoga shala. Guests rave about starting their days with sun salutations facing out to the sea and ending them watching golden sunsets. In addition to yoga, La Dolce Vita offers farm-to-table vegetarian meals, cooking classes, and excursions to nearby towns. The thoughtful hosts and small-group environment (just six rooms) make visitors feel cared for.

Yogis seeking even more spectacular sights flock to Il Santuario, an exquisite yoga retreat located outside Ostuni, an ancient hilltop town known as “La Citta Bianca” for its white-washed buildings. From Il Santuario’s infinity pool, practice spaces, and patios, one can take in rolling hills dotted with ancient olive groves that seem to stretch on forever. Sunrise yoga flows on the roof deck are simply magical. Beyond top-notch yoga and meditation sessions, guests delight in tours of local masserie farmhouses, hiking adventures in the countryside, and outings to pristine beaches. Meals source produce straight from Il Santuario’s organic garden.

For those desiring beachfront tranquility, Villa Otera, situated where the Aquatina River meets the Adriatic Sea, promises a nature-filled escape and prime panoramas. Relax in a beachfront cabana after an invigorating beach yoga class and let the sound of waves lull you into serenity. Or rise early to practice on their ocean-view wooden deck surrounded by oaks, olive trees, and the scent of the sea. Accommodations consist of stylishly appointed rooms and suites with private patios. Guests especially appreciate the small class sizes, personalized instruction, healthy Mediterranean cuisine, and vegetarian options at every meal.