With all of the stressors of contemporary life - being continuously attached to our phones, endless scrolling on Instagram, and the looming uncertainties around us, be it climate change or politics - an increasing number of us are opting to escape it all and reconnect with nature, if only for a few days.

If you're into self-care, you're probably thinking of going on a retreat for your next vacation.

Like the thought of sunrise yoga, plant-based feasts, morning walks, cleansing massages, breathwork, and meditation by the pool as the sun dazzles in the horizon, providing you with a healthy supply of vitamin D? Then why not combine wellness with your next trip to Europe, where there are several yoga, surf, and spiritual retreats in absolutely stunning settings.

We've compiled a list of the greatest wellness retreats in Europe to visit this summer. There's something here for everyone, whether you're a yogi or a health novice.

A PRESERVED ESTATE, STEEPED IN HISTORY

This retreat is an estate nestled in lush green surroundings between Chamboard and Chenonceau.
Time seems to stand still here. An old woodland, a period French château, a little village of lovely cottages, a lake encircled by gorse, and traditional stone buildings coexist as if in a dream.

This tranquil oasis developed by Alice and Jerome Tourbier is the ideal spot to unwind, relax, and appreciate the finer things in life. It is a welcoming environment where you will feel at ease, an experience in the great outdoors with some of the best vintage wines and gastronomic treats to let you thoroughly relax and rejuvenate.

Privileged location on the Algarvian cliffs with amazing sea views and immediate beach access; Pine Cliffs Resort is the ideal setting for a luxury group wellness retreat that will feed all participants' minds, bodies, and souls. They design a proposal and give ideas based on the interests of each group. Their wellness professionals give assistance and direction during the planning process and throughout the stay dates.

Expect fitness and yoga programmes that include strength, movement, Pilates, and meditation, as well as spa relaxation and lots of free time.

Es Racó is a one-of-a-kind oasis near the Mallorcan town of Artà. A destination that began as a dream of its founders, who have converted Es Racó into their most personal legacy, inspired by the surroundings, nature, and soul of the island. A kaleidoscope of colours and sensations, a thousand and one fragrances and flavours, music composed from natural noises... in respect and sustainability in relation to art and architecture. A place to discover and be inspired in every nook and cranny.

Es Racó d'Artà is a location for unique experiences and reconnecting with oneself via the Mallorcan way of life.

Immerse yourself in local food, agriculture, or handicrafts with workshops; relax with meditation exercises and spa treatments; or get lost in nature with their group tours.

RELAX, UNWIND, FORGET REAL LIFE, TREAT YOUR MIND & BODY

Pikes Ibiza, generally regarded as one of the most hedonistic hotels on the white isle, will debut its first-ever health retreat this summer, with a rock'n'roll twist, of course. The Rockovery retreat will include wellness seminars, breathing courses, morning sessions, sunset yoga, crystal bowls, vitamin injections, and Ibiza traditions. Franky Vincento, an Ibiza-based personal trainer and nutritionist, created the four-night program.

You can also schedule tennis lessons, personal training, numerology, healing treatments, a variety of massage types, pilates, yoga, or re-energize your body's natural healing and purification processes.

"THE COMBINATION OF THE FOUR NATURAL ELEMENTS WITH TASTEFUL ARCHITECTURE HAS CREATED SOMETHING PROFOUND IN THIS PLACE"

FORESTIS considers itself as a natural retreat where time may be perceived and filled with emotional significance via physical and mental attentiveness towards oneself.

The freshness of the property, furnished in pine and larch, glass and stone, is most noticeable: the air has the lung-clearing effect of a sauna, and every glance is directed to the snow-ringed fangs of the neighbouring peaks. Nature is also emphasised in the health department, with massages utilising evergreen wood and guided woodland hikes for barefoot meditation. "People aren't seeking for marble baths and gold-plated faucets anymore, instead, they want the straightforward, the authentic." It may just be a campfire where you can relax and talk."

Kindred Yoga organises another elemental retreat this year at Villa Aura on the Greek island of Paros, featuring five nights of seasonal and sustainable plant-based food with chef Soph Gordon. Soph's cuisine is a visual as well as a culinary delight! Held at Villa Aura, their magnificent Mediterranean villa a stone's throw from the beach. 6 days of leisure, wonderful vegetarian cuisine, and yoga on the gorgeous and scenic Greek island of Paros.