What makes a magic mushroom retreat in Alicante, Spain so magic?

The region of Alicante, Spain has so much to offer and it is the perfect place to come do a psilocybin retreat combined with a holiday – relaxing or active, you choose!

Firstly, feel welcomed and cared for by A New Day Retreats as you arrive up the little dirt road that leads to the retreat centre. Everything is ready for you, you can sit back and relax from the moment you arrive, your comfort is our priority.

A New Day Retreats is located in the tranquil, Spanish countryside in a spectacularly beautiful area, and you are welcome to book as many days before and after your session as you would like to make the most of your time here. Alicante has 320 days with sun per year, so if you are travelling from the dark, cold North in the winter months (I’m from Denmark, I did my university studies in Aberdeen high up in the UK and lived in Oslo for 3 years, so I intimately familiar with how dreary and grey winter can be), just feeling the sun on your skin can be therapeutic in and of itself.

Combining a psychedelic ceremony with taking some quality time away from your daily routine is a wonderful gift for yourself. There are many things you can enjoy while staying at the retreat, and you have the whole house and premises to yourself: the garden, the pool, the hammocks, the outdoor barbeque and the fireplaces (indoor and outdoor depending on season). The charming town of Polop, where you will find local shops, restaurants, bars and supermarkets, is 1.5 km away, a lovely little walk by foot.

If you enjoy hiking, the area is perfect for that in autumn, winter and spring, and with the possibility of altitude gains up to 1000+ metres on various hikes, you will find yourself challenged. Climb to the top of the Monte Ponoig (a circular route directly from A New Day Retreats of 15 km and a 1000 m altitude gain and an amazing view upon the Mediterranean Sea (you can even see Mallorca/Ibiza on a clear day) and the mountains around you), or do a lovely 6 km circular walk, also directly from the retreat, if you aren’t up to a very long hike. Or any distance in between.

If you don’t feel like such an active holiday, you can relax by the pool, read a book in the hammock, eat fresh, locally grown Spanish vegetables or seafood from the small, locally owned vegetable shop or fishmonger in Polop. Maybe you do need to check in with work from time to time, so rest assured that there is wi-fi. And if you feel like spoiling yourself a bit, you can book a relaxing massage by one of our fully trained massage therapists at the premises.

If you come in a rental car you can also get to the beach in 10-15 minutes (or by bus every half an hour from Polop).

The region of Alicante is also a rock climbing heaven. My husband is an avid rock climber and he can advise you where to go.

I highly, highly recommend combining your psychedelic retreat with a longer stay in the Alicante, Spain region! Unplug from daily stresses, recharge, feel cared for and return home with an incredible experience that you will remember forever. If you can, don’t rush it, take your time, allow the experience to envelope and refuel you. You know you need it.