Heavenly I’ve noticed in the reviews that the Azulfit Surya retreat on Fuerteventura was well rated. But what a gem this is. Everything is right there! The wonderfully peaceful place, the teachers Jo, Lindsey and Charlotte, they differ enormously from each other and probably partly because of that as a trio downright fantastic. I got to know a great group of women there, together every day a series of wonderful Yoga, Pilates and meditation classes, but also followed workshops, visited beaches and villages. The delicious vegetarian food prepared by Esteban and his team including Almudena and Analisa, the hosts Erica and Alice, room attendant Carola (fresh flowers from the garden in and around my room every day) and her colleagues. You will not be short of anything and everyone is always extremely friendly. I actually left with tears in my eyes. What a gift to myself. I can’t help but return!

Inspiring I spent a week at the retreat. 2 or 3 classes a day. So restful, and challenging too. The instructors were warm, inspiring and differentiated well to our group. There were 20 people on retreat so we were usually split into two groups. We explored varied yoga styles, plus pirates. The full body massage was wonderful: prepared my body for all the stretching! Lovely group, British, Italian, German, Indian, Dutch, Swedish. Very interesting people. Mainly women, travelling in small groups, pairs but mainly solo, like me. Food: gorgeous filling vegi food. Grains, nuts, richly flavoured dressings. I cook similar at home but sooo much more boringly. I won’t have to alter much, or spend much, to jazz up my meals, in both taste and nutrition. My room, Serenity, was perfect. Restful, fresh little flowers , private courtyard, especially good for star gazing. There are lovely walks around the retreat. Landscape of dramatic mountains, cacti, low lying succulents, butterflies. So different to UK, and fascinating. Bus to coastal towns is around a 10 minute walk and hourly, and around 2 euros. But there isn’t huge amount of time between morning and tea time classes, so easy to just relax on site too. Evenings: after tea, people went to their rooms around 8 or 9, very relaxed. I read and did my embroidery. I also listened to pod cases I’d down loaded. Internet connection a little weak in rooms, which I was very grateful for. I wanted a Internet break but I need to be in touch with family, do it suited me brilliantly. Bring: warm ducks and jumper for winter evenings. Bring back: wider outlook, eminently workable intentions re diet and personal workouts, and a sense of serenity that’s still here 5 days later.

The perfect mix Azulfit is my go-to place to recharge, detox, take care of my body and health and enhance my yoga and Pilates practice. Year after year, it has become a cornerstone of my personal balance and an anchor in my busy and fast paced life. Great place, fantastic healthy food, good company and outstanding teaching in a sunny, authentic and welcoming environment : a perfect mix I would definitely recommend