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Winter in Mallorca

When the island is at peace with itself

What makes winter at the finca so special?

While frost rules in Central Europe, Mallorca shows its mild side in winter: usually around 16°C during the day, cooling to 6 to 8°C at night—nothing like an Alpine winter. What makes winter on the island so special is, above all, one thing: the silence. Fewer hours of sunshine, less hustle and bustle, fewer guests—the finca reveals itself in its most secluded, quietest form.

Sunset behind an old building
Massage on a man's back

In focus: Finca yoga and Ayurveda holiday

The year-round bookable programme (4 or 7 nights) is an especially good fit for the quiet winter season: four traditional Ayurveda treatments bring body and mind into balance, complemented by daily yoga practice and an Ayurveda talk on the doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

The 4 treatments (60 minutes each):

  • Abhyanga – classic Ayurvedic full-body massage with warm herbal oils
  • Pinda Sweda – massage with warm herbal compresses
  • Shirodhara – a warm stream of oil over the forehead for inner calm and clarity
  • Siroabhyanga – head, neck and shoulder massage

Yoga & SPA for your wellbeing

Two daily yoga sessions (Sun–Fri) strengthen the immune system, and in the SPA with indoor pool, saunas and infrared cabin, the Son Manera motto “Slow down and relax” is truly lived.

Yoga class with several participants
Woman in front of a blooming background.

In the best hands

Maria José Arias Abril has been practising yoga and Ayurveda since 2000 and deepened her knowledge through repeated stays in India. Her sensitive approach makes every Ayurveda treatment a sustainably effective experience.

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Our spa and massage offering

The finca’s entire 400 m² spa area is open for you to use freely during your stay—with an indoor pool, two saunas, an infrared cabin, a relaxation zone and a tea bar.

the heavenly finca spa

Winter at the Son Manera Retreat Finca

Yoga & tranquillity

Daily practice in one of the finca’s quietest seasons.

Island in silence

Mild daytime temperatures, and far less hustle and bustle than in peak season

Spa & sauna

The 400 m² spa area with saunas and an indoor pool keeps you warm on cooler days

To a yoga holiday in Mallorca

Experience winter in Mallorca

Enjoy Ayurveda treatments or unwind in our spacious SPA area—switch off and savour the peace and quiet. As the days grow shorter, you’ll find everything under one roof at the finca: daily yoga practice in bright indoor spaces, saunas and an indoor pool to warm up, and full vegetarian-vegan board. And because there are fewer guests in winter, there’s plenty of room for personal attention—and for what the Son Manera motto promises: “Slow down and relax”.

The quietest time of the year

No summer crowds, no queues at the pool, no packed rooftop terrace. Winter at the finca is for the few who are looking for exactly that: mild days for walks through the olive grove, Ayurveda treatments in the afternoon, a warming sauna session in the evening. Here, Mallorca shows its most unhurried side.

Experience winter stillness

When was the last time you discovered an almost empty island for yourself? When did you last enjoy an Ayurveda treatment after a calm yoga session? And when did you last consciously take a break while everyday life back home is stuck in the cold?

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Our travel offers

All programmes for your holiday at the Son Manera Retreat Finca—including options with a focus on yoga, Ayurveda and mental skills.

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Retreats all year round

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Spring Yoga Retreat

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Questions about our winter retreats

How cold is it in Mallorca in winter?

Much milder than in Central Europe: daytime temperatures are usually around 16°C, cooling to 6 to 8°C at night.

 

Is the island really quieter in winter?

Yes— with fewer hours of sunshine and more rainy days than in summer, far fewer travellers come to the island. For anyone seeking peace and quiet, that’s a clear advantage.

What’s included in the Ayurveda programme?

The 7-night package includes four Ayurveda treatments (Abhyanga, Pinda Sweda, Shirodhara, Siroabhyanga) of 60 minutes each, plus a 45-minute Ayurveda talk; the 4-night package includes two treatments plus the talk.

Who leads the Ayurveda programme?

Maria José Arias Abril, who has been practising yoga and Ayurveda since 2000 and has deepened her knowledge through repeated stays in India.

Which massages are available outside the Ayurveda programme?

In the spa area you can book an oil massage, relaxation massage, hot stone massage and fascia massage.