In the heart of the Serranía de Ronda, where the sound of crystal clear water merges with the song of birds of prey and the earth smells of thyme and oak, there is a place that is not just a destination, but an experience to reboot body, mind and spirit. It is The Wildcats Adrenaline Retreatan original and profoundly transformative proposal, which will convert the weekend of 11-13 July into something much more: a return to basics.
Located next to the mythical Cat CaveThis retreat is held at the Hotel Cueva del Gatoan eco-luxury jewel with only seven rooms, where every detail connects with nature and Andalusian authenticity. And it's no coincidence: this place has been created by lovers of the land, cuisine, wellness and conscious adventure. The result is a retreat that defies labels: it's not just wellness, it's not just adventure, it's not just gastronomy... it is a holistic experienceintense and real.
The hotel is an old 18th century finca sensitively renovated, which maintains its stone walls and rustic essence, but incorporates modern comforts (home automation, Wi-Fi, dream beds) with a minimalist approach: no televisions, no noise, no artifice. Here everything invites you to slow down, look at the landscape, breathe the pure air of the Grazalema Natural Park and sleep soundly. The rooms, facing the olive trees or the river, offer silence, light and warmth.
And if there is one thing that sets it apart, it is its real commitment to sustainabilityThe hotel is plastic-free, with ecological hygiene products, organic textiles, solar energy and even its own vegetable garden where vegetables, medicinal plants and almost lost varieties such as the pink tomato from Ronda or the Garnacha Tintorera are grown. Every corner breathes ecological coherence.
At The Wildcats Retreat there are no buffets or ready-made menus. Here cooking is an act of connection: every morning guests pick their own ingredients from the garden and participate, if they wish, in their preparation. The result: honest dishes, full of flavour, combining Andalusian tradition with slow cooking techniques, without sugars or ultra-processed food.
The zero waste" concept The gastronomic experience can be complemented with natural wine tastings, private dinners in the open air or participative cooking in the school of agriculture and gastronomy of the hotel itself.
The finishing touch? Its gourmet food truck, available for special events, which brings this culinary philosophy to other corners of the region.
This retreat moves away from the passive idea of wellbeing. Here, self-care is understood as something that integrates energy, presence, body and emotion. Each day offers a unique combination of activities:
- Sunrise yoga sessions and in the evening, in the open air, among aromatic herbs and open skies.
- Walks along hidden trails and wild baths in the Cueva del Gato pool.
- Ice divingThe hotel also offers a barrel sauna and relaxing moments in its saltwater swimming pool overlooking the olive groves.
- Ceremonial cocoa sessionsThe campsite offers a wide range of activities, such as cinema under the stars, astronomical observation, horseback riding or simply reading by the fire.
Each participant sets his or her own pace: you can be introspective or social, intense or relaxed. The important thing is that reconnect with your way of being in the worldand do it surrounded by real beauty.
This is not a silent meditation retreat or a conventional spa plan. It is an adventure with purposeperfect for:
- Couples who want to share something new and authentic away from mass tourism.
- Friends looking for an original getaway with flavour, soul and adrenaline.
- Urban people who feel the call of nature, real contact and active relaxation.
- Lovers of good food, sustainability and wellbeing without posturing.
The next The Wildcats Retreat is scheduled for 11-13 July 2025, although it is repeated on different weekends throughout the year, adapting each edition to the rhythm of nature: in spring everything is in bloom, in summer the land invites you to bathe and dine outdoors, in autumn the countryside smells of harvest. Each season has its own magic.
It includes:
✔ Accommodation for two or three nights in a double room
✔ Slow breakfasts, garden lunches and signature dinners
✔ Free access to pool, spa and outdoor fitness centre
✔ Scheduled wellness and outdoor activities
✔ Welcome gift and final present
Price of the full retreat (2 nights plus activities included): 1100 euros (single room), 1320 euros (double room). Capacity is limited, early booking is recommended: booking link: https://hotelcuevadelgato.com/the-wildcats-retreat
In the heart of the Natural Park of Grazalema (Malaga), 20 min from Ronda and 1 h 30 min from Malaga or Seville: a perfect location for a real disconnection without losing comfort.
The Wildcats Adrenaline Retreat offers the space, the beauty and the experience to take life differently. Calmly. With flavour. With roots. With adventure.
