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Solterreno Retreat Centre

is a small family run Holistic retreat centre located in the south east of Spain, in the hills behind Javea and Denía, (the Costa Blanca) midway between Valencia and Alicante. It is on terraced land surrounded by cherry and almond trees with amazing views back to the sea some 20km away. Perfect for a retreat, a rest or walking in the hills. It's own web site

Review by Gabriel said

"At the risk of creating a stampede to this wonderful place, Solterreno is now on my "best places on earth" list. The cabin itself is spacious and comfortable, the kitchen has all necessaries, the bathroom is well-designed and private (and great water pressure), but it's the deck and what you can see from it that makes this place special. Distant mountains, fog, birdsong, dogs romping in the olive groves...wander over to the meditation room, take a quick dip in family pool...hike through the hills... This is a wonderful place. Bodhin was a welcoming and accommodating host, but he leaves you alone to enjoy the solitude that is one of Solterreno's gifts. I can't recommend Solterreno highly enough."

Food

All the food served at Solterreno is home cooked using very good quality ingredients. You can expect a well balanced energetic vegetarian mediteranean style. If you have any special dietary needs then please let us know.

A typical menu could include - Breakfast Milk, Tea, Infusions, Coffee Porridge or cerial Toast, butter and jam Yogurt and fruit

Lunch 1st course - Salad and vegetarian pate 2nd course - Vegetable Paella Dessert - Apple and pear compote with raisins Tea, Infusions, Coffee, bread and fruit

Evening meal 1st course - Cream of courgette soup 2nd course - Home made Pizza Tea, Infusions, Coffee, bread and fruit We also have a short morning and afternoon break where Tea, Infusions, Coffee and biscuits will be available.

Shared Accommodation

If you choose to share accommodation, you could be allocated in either the hexoganal wooden cabin, the rose cabin or one of the 3 rooms in the main house.

The Retreat Centre has WiFi and there is also a washing machine (small charge)

Complementary Activities:

here is a list of complementary activities which might help you round off your stay with us.

La Vall de Laguar

La Vall de Laguar Means "place of many springs" and refers to the region made up of three villages; Campell (Poble de Baix), Fleix (Poble d’Enmig) and Benimaurell (Poble de Dalt) as well as including the Sanatorio San Antonio de Borja de Fontilles. The area lies within Marina Alta in the north of the province of Alicante and is some 500m above sea level. It sits between two sierras; on one side we have the "Barranco del Infierno" gorge formed by the passing of the river Girona and on the other, like a huge green sleeping horse is the "Sierra del Cavall Verd and the Sierra del Penyó (800 m) It is essentially a small agricultural community dedicated to cultivating almonds, olives, figs, algarrobos, oranges and above all cherrys. Due to the different harvest time enables these products to support the population of around 1,000 through out the year.

Solterreno is just 25kms inland from Denía (20min by car) and an hour and a half from the airports of Valencia and Alicante. It has a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers, softened by the influence of the sea some 15-20km away, on clear days you can see all the way to Ibiza. Although close to the coast it is a long way from the noise and crowds, closer to nature and peace and quiet.

We are midway between Valencia and Alicante. So here are instructions of how to travel from those two airports.