Feeling the Rhythm, SPAIN
September 11-17th, 2026
Your ZUMBA® inspired retreat
Immerse yourself in a week where movement, music, and play take centre stage. This 7-day Aqua Zumba® retreat in the heart of Spain invites you to dance your way back into joy—fuelled by vibrant rhythms, rich culture, and unforgettable shared moments. Each day blends energising Zumba® sessions with fun local experiences, delicious Spanish food, and plenty of time to laugh, connect, and feel fully alive again. Step into a space where your spirit can lift, your body can move, and your inner spark can reignite.
Leading this retreat is the dynamic Marlee King, an international Zumba® presenter and multi-award winning aqua fitness professional known for her infectious energy, creative choreography, and grounded, relatable teaching style. With years of experience delivering sold out masterclasses, presenting at global conventions, and guiding groups through transformative movement experiences, Marlee brings a unique mix of expertise, warmth, and fun. Her sessions uplift your spirit, build your confidence, and remind you how good it feels to move with freedom and intention. Her classes are more than a workout, they are an experience that keeps people coming back for more.
Guiding the wellness sessions is Despina Kamper, a facilitator known for her grounded approach to nutrition and emotional wellbeing. A nutritionist with a rich background in holistic health and a talent for making complex concepts feel deeply accessible, Despina creates a safe, supportive space for real transformation. Her sessions blend practical tools with heart–centred insight, helping you reconnect with your body, shift your perspective on health, and understand the emotional patterns that shape your everyday life. Despina’s warm presence and thoughtful guidance invite you to slow down, tune in, and rediscover a more balanced, authentic you.
But there’s more…
Evenings provide us with an opportunity to run fun activities like philosophy circles and uplifting meditations to create and extra level of depth and awakening.
Our accommodation includes a pool, sauna, spa, tennis court and Moroccan bath … what more could you want!
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VILLA IRIS is our 8 bedroom SPANISH villa located in a rural town, 45 minutes from Barcelona, 15 mins to Sitges and a 10 minute drive to the beaches of Cubelles and Vilanova I la Geltrú.
The villa includes a pool, private tennis court and Moroccan bath.
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Your 6-night stay will include breakfast and a home cooked evening meal most nights - while other nights we will enjoy a dinner at the local taverna where we can experience the Spanish fiesta.
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Each morning Marlee will take you through your Aqua Zumba® routine to start the day with high energy and laughter.
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Each day there will be a dedicated time for a wellness session run by Despina. Topics include: nutrition, stabilising our nervous system, finding joy in ‘self’, and meditation.
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There are so many options in the area for your daily trips. Some examples are:
Visit beautiful Barcelona city (50 minutes by car or train)
Trail riding horse club less than a kilometre away.
Coastal town of Sitges with its beautiful Mediterranean beaches and promenade (15 minutes away).
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Your retreat is inclusive of:
accommodation,
most meals,
daily Zumba classes
wellness sessions
€1,255 each for quadruple room or
€2,651 for private room/queen bed (this can be shared between two)
Deposit to secure your spot €420.
Full payment 40 days prior to retreat.
Free naturopathic consultation with Despina valued at $180 for bookings prior to 31 December, 2025
Day 1 - Welcome
5-6pm check-in: Arrive at the venue and settle in - familiarise yourself with the beautiful setting.
Today we review the days ahead, reflect on what we are here to achieve and connect with other participants. Dinner is served by the pool, as we all get to know each other a little more (with a fun ice-breaker). If the mood takes us there, we may even tease into a little dance routine.
Retreat Itinerary
Day 2-6 - Finding your joy
Aqua Zumba®: start each morning in the pool with an Aqua Zumba® to lift the mood and prepare you for the day ahead.
Breakfast is served.
Free time: whether you would like to discover the local areas with your new found tribe, or simply relax with the best that this villa has to offer: Morrocan bath, pool, tennis court, volley ball.
Evening workshops: the theme of our retreats this year is all about finding your joy and aliveness again. Some evenings we will hold our ‘talked about philosophy circle (discussions around thought provoking themes) or a Wellness Session (health/nutrition or blissful meditations).
Dinner is served at our beautiful villa on four nights, and at local restaurants on two nights.
Day 7 - The new beginning
The final ZUMBA® to die for - Today we give it our all, and dance to our hearts content, because that is what we live for. We come together for the last time and connect with our learnings and our new friendships, and we remind ourselves that this is only the beginning.
Breakfast is served … See you all on social media, or maybe back on the Mediterranean next year…
11am checkout
Please note: order of events may change due to weather - this is highly unlikely in the summer season.