Question 1

Is this Retreat Center for me?

Accepted Answer

Alaya, along with our yoga and healing programs are for anyone who wants to come and retreat with us for a few days or even weeks. Choose the dates you prefer, and the activities that you would like. Customizable programs items such as massages, reiki, sound baths and meditation with horses are available to add on to your experience.​

Question 2

How do I get to Alaya?

Accepted Answer

On Google Maps: “Alaya Retreat Centre” or “MASIA Cal Pau Cruset”

ARRIVAL BY PLANE:
Please book your flight to arrive at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), Reus Airport (REU) or Girona (GRO).
 
From Airport to the retreat centre:
1. BY TAXI
The price from the airport to the retreat centre is 110 EUR one way. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH US 48hrs in ADVANCE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TAXI WITH US. Alaya Retreat Centre's trusted local driver Jose will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign: ALAYA /CAL PAU CRUSET.

- Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) - We will be waiting in terminal 1 or terminal 2. If you want a drop-off service from Alaya to the airport, it can be arranged on your arrival.
 
2. BY TRAIN:
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): From the airport, take Aerobus, A2 bus, train or a metro to Plaza Catalunya or Sants TRAIN STATION in Barcelona. From there take Rodalies line R4 train (5.40 EUR) to Vilafranca del Penedes and a taxi to Alaya Retreat Centre at Cal Pau Cruset (10 minutes) and 20 EUR. The train runs every half hour.

3. BY BUS
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): From the airport, take the R2N Train to Sants station.
From Sants station take MONBUS E6: Direct Bus Barcelona Sants Station to Vilafranca Station. VERY GOOD ALTERNATIVE TO THE TRAIN AND GENERALLY FASTER

4. BY CAR: 
Put Alaya Retreat Centre into Google Maps and you will arrive without any problem

Taxi prices:
24 euros during the weekdays to Villafranca
30 euros  during the weekends to Villafranca

Question 3

I'm coming alone, is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! At Alaya, you will find a mixture of solo travelers, families and groups.

Question 4

Im not flexible at all, can i join the yoga classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We encourage all yoga participants to take the class at their own pace.

Question 5

Are there any other activities around?

Accepted Answer

The Masia is located 40 minutes outside Barcelona, in the center of the Penedes wine region with lots of activities and bodegas to visit.

​Visits to cities like Barcelona, Tarragona, Sitges and Villanova
Beaches at 20 minutes drive
Wine tasting
Sailing
Bicycle tours
Hiking to waterfalls and lakes
Horseback riding
Golf courses
Visits to castles and monasteries
...and many other outdoor activities

Question 6

When is your pool open?

Accepted Answer

Our pool is open usually from the first of April to the first of October.

Question 7

How do i book??

Accepted Answer

If you like to book a yoga holiday you can book here: https://www.alayaretreatcentre.com/book-a-room and if you like to book our venue as a retreat organizer you can fill out our form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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