Popular Types of Retreats Available in Turkey [2021]

Last Updated by Gizem on June 20, 2021
Popular Types of Retreats Available in Turkey

Turkey offers a super safe space in beautiful surroundings to unwind and indulge in relaxing retreats. With professional staff and the most amazing spots, it is the perfect destination for soul-cleansing retreats where guests can feel relaxed, safe and comfortable.

Retreats are very popular in Turkey. Turkish people like to embark on getaways to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and recharge their batteries for the weekend. They particularly love activities in group, which are awesome as they get you more energized.

Whether you are looking for dynamic group workshops with a like-minded community or if you want to be by yourself, we have the best options in our list below. Read until the end and fill in our form for special, personalized requests.

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1. Yoga Retreats

Yoga Retreats are a wonderful way to recharge and reboot while connecting with kindred spirits. Heal your mind, body and soul by indulging in yoga sessions while getting the extra support from a professional and inspiring yoga instructor. Turn off all the noise and immerse yourself in the magnificent surroundings of your special yoga retreat in Turkey.

Yoga Retreats are getting more and more popular in Turkey. One of the most popular places for yoga retreats in Turkey is the Antalya region with its breathtaking nature and stunning beaches. Other well-known destinations include Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye. You can choose from a range of classes that combine meditation, Pilates, healthy eating, wellness or activities such as water sports, trekking or cycling.

For more information about Yoga Retreats in Turkey, consult our dedicated guide or fill-in our request form at the bottom of this page.

2. Sport Retreat 

Play Golf in Belek in Antalya

This retreat is ideal for people who are yearning for vitality, fitness and sports rather than spirituality. Turkey boosts a range of options, from a sports week in the mountains or a personalized training program with various water sports.

Spend a week exploring Turkey's fascinating underwater world. Some of the best diving spots as well as licensed diving schools are located in Kaş, which is rich in marine life and ancient relics. Read more about Diving in Antalya.

Thrill-seekers can spend an adventurous week rafting, canyoning or hiking in Turkey's most famous and scenic canyons, situated in Antalya province. Check our guide of Rafting in Antalya, Canyoning in Antalya and Hiking in Antalya for more information.

If you are looking for a more relaxing sport, then a golf retreat in Belek, a world-renowned hotspot for golfing, is the right choice for you.

There are plenty of more options like a fitness or dance retreat, feel free to contact us for more details.

3. Wellness & Diet Retreats 

A wellness retreat is all about focusing on your health and well-being. Most retreats combine cleansing programs with detox and fitness as well as spa treatments, massages and beauty treatments.

Turkey is especially famous for its Detox-Diet retreats and Relaxing spas that allow you to enjoy a luxury vacation at the same time. Depending on what your focus is - weight loss, detox or healthy aging - you can choose from the variety of wellness retreats in Turkey.

While detox programs can range from liquid diet of fresh juices to a diet of healthy foods, spas offer you a variety of treatments for the body and mind. Contact us if you want to book a healthy retreat in the best facilities in Turkey.

4. Thermal Retreats 

Turkey offers more than 1000 thermal springs with natural hot mineral waters that is said to have healing benefits for rheumatism, cardiovascular diseases, neck pain, eczema, skin and nerve diseases, intestinal disorders and many more.

Thus, it is no surprise that Turkey is one of the most famous destinations for thermal retreats, where you can benefit from the natural healing powers of thermal water under expert guidance.

Here is a list with the most famous places with thermal springs in Turkey:

  • Pamukkale: UNESCO World heritage site famous for travertines and antique hot springs.
  • Afyon: One of the leading spa areas with thermal springs in Turkey.
  • Yalova (in northwestern Turkey): Situated near the eastern coast of the Sea of Marmara.
  • Çeşme: Popular seaside town on the Aegean coast close to Izmir. Famous springs are in Şifne and Ilıca.
  • Ilgin (in Konya province): Springs are rich in Calcium, Hydrocarbonate and Sodium
  • Cekirge (in Bursa): Hot springs, known as "silver waters", are rich in sulfur, magnesium and iron.
  • Balıklı (in Sivas province): Balıklı thermal springs have small fishes that are said to cure psoriasis.
  • Kestanbol (near Çanakkale): Thermal springs are rich in calcium, sodium, iron, and carbon dioxide.
  • Oylat: Charming village near Bursa city; water is also drinkable.
  • Gazligöl (near Afyon City): Thermal springs are rich in carbon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and fluoride

To book a thermal retreat in Turkey, just contact us. We will find you the best location according to your needs and budget. Fill-in the form below.

5. Massage Retreats

In Turkey, there are many retreats for Turkish people and foreigners, where you have the chance to get to know various types of massage and learn the different massage techniques.

There are also massage retreats for professional massage teachers.

As these retreats are getting more and more attention, it is expected that in the future there will be even more massage retreats in English for foreigners.

6. Healing Retreats

Healing retreats are extremely popular. On this type of retreat, you slow down and learn centuries-old Asian health practices to support our body's self-healing mechanisms both physically, mentally and emotionally.

There are a variety of healing retreats to choose from, such as Qigong retreats, Tai Chi or Reiki healing retreats. One of the most famous healing retreats in Turkey is located in Dalyan. We are happy to help, if you have any questions.

7. Meditation Retreats 

Get in touch with your spiritual side and join a meditation retreat where you can deepen your meditation practice, learn new techniques and develop your inner strength. 

There are more and more meditation retreats in Turkey that allow you to clear your mind and deepen your mindfulness in the serenity of nature. Currently very popular in Turkey are silent retreats offering Vipassana meditation, which are available near Fethiye and Aydın. If you want more information, feel free to contact us.

Request form 

Through this form, let us know in detail what you are looking for.

Information such as your traveling dates, the type of retreat you want, your budget and your expectations will be very helpful for our team. 

Thanks to these information, they will send you the best retreats available in Turkey according to your needs.

For more articles about sports in Antalya, check our complete guide.

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