The Meditation Lodge Retreat

A good hike or bike ride, with lots of fresh air and scenic views – that’s surely going to up the laidback holiday vibes... Perhaps a scenic wander from the village of Aigües (20 minutes’ drive), a waterfall hike from Tibi (half an hour) or clambering up to the castle of Castalla (35 minutes)? The scenery’s not just spectacular above ground either, so make time to delve underground at the Caves of Canalobre (10 minutes) to see how geology mixes with music and colourful lights. Stop off for a sugar hit to spur you along the way at the Turrón Museum (15 minutes); if you’ve not got a sweet tooth, perhaps the tuneful exhibits of Busot’s ethnic music museum (10 minutes) will be more your style. Time for sea air and/or city time? Head towards Alicante (25 minutes) for arty wanders around the contemporary art museum (home to works by Picasso, Dalí and Miró, among others), city views from Santa Bárbara Castle and foodie pickings at the 1920s central market, all followed by seaside strolls or some time on the sands.