June 2026.
Cádiz, Spain.
That little paradise became much more than a beautiful place to me.
It made me question the way I had been living. After more than twenty years of non-stop work, constantly moving from one responsibility to the next, I realised I no longer wanted to simply function. I wanted to live in a way that felt aligned with who I truly am.
Andalusia taught me how.
It taught me to slow down.
To reconnect with nature and with myself.
Maria Leona Retreats was born from that journey.
Today, surfing along the Atlantic coast, horseback riding through untouched landscapes, or watching the sunset from the hills around Vejer de la Frontera reminds me every day how beautiful a slower life can be.
That is exactly what I hope to share with others.
Maria Leona Retreats is not a resort.
It is a home.
A place where guests are welcomed personally, where small details matter and where every retreat feels intimate & authentic.
Sustainability is also an important part of our story.
We intentionally keep our ecological footprint small and operate largely through solar energy, allowing us to live more independently and in harmony with the surrounding landscape.
My wish is simple:
That you leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.
More connected to yourself.
And carrying a little piece of Andalusia with you, wherever life takes you next.
Love,
Maria xx
Hi, I’m Maria.
Maria Leona – Founder of Maria Leona Retreats
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