Your Pilates Retreat in Málaga

Short, practical input on posture, ergonomics and the spine shows you why back pain develops and how to prevent it. All sessions are taught in simple English, so you can follow along easily even if your English isn’t perfect. With 25 lessons a week, the retreat leaves you plenty of time for hikes, the lakes and slow evenings on the terrace.

Felicija Baćak leads Pilates & Healthy Back in El Chorro. She is a certified Pilates trainer and medical fitness trainer (A licence), and has worked in holistic health promotion since 2021. Her approach is to share solid knowledge about the spine, posture and movement in a way that sticks in everyday life. She guides each group from the first session to the last.

"Most people arrive saying 'I just have a bad back'. After three days, they realise it isn't their back at all. It's a core that never gets challenged. That's exactly where we start, with exercises you can do on Monday morning at your desk without anyone noticing."
Felicija Baćak, certified medical fitness trainer (A licence)

Málaga is the gateway to Andalusia: sunny for much of the year, easy to reach from almost anywhere in Europe and full of contrasts. Just beyond the city and the coast, the province opens up into mountains, turquoise reservoirs and spectacular gorges. Your retreat takes place in El Chorro, in the green hinterland of Málaga, where the famous Caminito del Rey ends right in the village. You fly into a lively Mediterranean city and arrive in a place of quiet, fresh air and wide views, the ideal setting for a Pilates retreat in Andalusia that gives your body and mind a real break.

This retreat is for anyone who spends long hours at a desk or on their feet, carries tension in their neck and shoulders, or simply wants to give their back some long-overdue attention. You don’t need any Pilates experience: the sessions combine theory with guided practice, so beginners can easily keep up. If you already have some experience, you’ll deepen your understanding of posture, core strength and mobility, and take home knowledge you can put to use straight away in everyday life. Whether you come on your own or with a friend, connections form quickly in a small group surrounded by nature. It all adds up to a Pilates retreat you’ll love looking back on.

You stay at Hotel La Garganta in El Chorro, on the same grounds as the course room and outdoor training areas. Accommodation is optional, and breakfast is included when you book it. You can add lunch on course days, and in the evening you dine à la carte at the hotel restaurant. Choose a single or double room and enjoy calm evenings above the gorge.