Mini Presence Retreat in Guadalest — Yoga, Conscious Walk and Kayak

Mini Presence Retreat

The sun has just risen between the mountains, the water is calm and the air smells of wet earth and pine. Ahead of you lie five hours to reconnect with yourself in a magical setting. And to remember what it feels like to be present.

This is the Mini Presence Retreat in Guadalest, the most complete experience from El Sonido del Silencio. A morning of active well-being in the heart of nature, in a small group, guided by Elena from start to finish. You can also call it a Retreat Morning, because that is exactly what it is: an entire morning for yourself, designed with intention.

What does the morning look like?

It begins with an outdoor Hatha Yoga class by the reservoir. Gentle asanas, conscious breathing and guided meditation to awaken the body as the sun lights up the valley. After a break to hydrate, you continue with a meditative walk in silence along the trails of the Guadalest valley. No rush, no destination. Just your steps, your breath and the sound of nature.

After a second break, the morning culminates on the water. You paddle a kayak across the reservoir, surrounded by mountains, in absolute calm. The turquoise waters reflect the sky and, from the centre of the reservoir, the world looks different.

Between each activity there is time to rest and hydrate, enjoy the landscape and have a light snack.

Each activity is guided by Elena and adapted to your level. You need no prior experience in anything. Just a desire to disconnect.

You can enjoy the view of Guadalest castle throughout the morning.

Practical Information

• Price: 50 euros per person.
• Duration: Approximately 5 hours (from 8:30 to 14:00). (Indicative schedule)
• Group: 2 to 6 people.
• Meeting point: Guadalest Reservoir (kayak area) at 8:20.
• Access: Very narrow mountain road, difficult to drive. The car park has space for only two or three cars and fills up quickly in high season. Want to arrive without worries? Book the private transfer service from Beniardà, which drops you directly at the meeting point. If you come on your own, we recommend arriving 30 minutes before the activity.
• Payment: payment In cash on the day of the activity.
• Cancellations: at least 24 hours in advance.

The programme may vary due to weather conditions or the group’s pace. And yes, you might get wet on the kayak. If you like, bring a change of clothes.

If you prefer a shorter afternoon experience, take a look at our Connection Afternoon: kayak and sunset yoga, 40 euros, from 17:00 to 20:30. The condensed version of the Mini Presence Retreat, ideal for those who do not have the whole morning.

Why choose El Sonido del Silencio?

We do not offer an ordinary getaway, these are not simple excursions, not standalone yoga classes nor just hiking. It is a grounding and mindfulness experience in Marina Baixa and Costa Blanca.

Sunrise Yoga

The morning awakens and so do you. On the still-fresh earth, by the reservoir, we begin the practice with gentle asanas that stretch and strengthen the body. The pranayamas —conscious breathing exercises— fill the lungs with fresh air as the sun peeks over the mountains.

The inner noise begins to settle. The body wakes up, the mind quietens and silence is felt.

Conscious Walk

With the body now awake, we set off on a meditative walk in complete silence through the valley trails, a grounding practice that connects body and earth. Here there is no rush, no destination, no phone. Only your steps on the earth, the touch of the wind through the pines, and your breath accompanying each step. Your breath accompanies each step, and each step is a return home. Each moment, an opportunity to listen to what the valley has to tell you.

We finish with the distant song of a bird and full attention on your breath.

Kayak on the Reservoir

The morning culminates on the water. You glide in a kayak across the turquoise waters of the Guadalest reservoir while the mountains embrace you from every direction. The paddle enters and leaves the water with a soft, rhythmic sound. Silence becomes liquid.

From the centre of the reservoir, the perspective shifts: you see the entire valley, the reflected sky, life from a new shore, with a view of the Guadalest castle.

“When a person experiences the full cycle —awakening the body, walking in silence, navigating on the water, and practising mindfulness— something inside them realigns. They return home with a peace that cannot be explained, only felt.”