give you a flavour of the real Spain.
The Hummingbird Retreat Centre is close to an unspoiled Natural Park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and has many unique and rare species, as well as skies that are rated the cleanest in Europe. This area was once ruled by the Moors, who thought it the Paradise promised to them by Allah, and it is not difficult to see why.
It is surrounded by magnificent mountains and olive groves that have grown there for centuries, and ideally placed for those who love nature as you can literally walk out of the grounds and begin your discovery of the Andalucian countryside – or sit by the pool and let nature come to you in the form of the magnificent birds and other gentle and colourful creatures who find the tranquil surroundings irresistible.
The area is above sea level so the climate is warm all year round. During the winter, temperatures range from average highs of 54 degrees to lows of 36 degrees – which is warmer than London in spring. Then, when spring comes to Andalucia, temperatures climb to the mid-60s with lows in the upper-40s.
Summer brings sunny days and warm evenings where daily highs of 87 degrees are typical: a time for sunbathing, relaxing by the pool and taking things easy. Nights drop to a nice mid-60s and everything feels right with the world.
Like spring, autumn is a particularly lovely time to visit. The days are cooler (an average of 70 degrees) and nights are a perfect 50.
COURSES COMING UP AT THE HUMMINGBIRD RETREAT CENTRE
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SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER AND HEALER TRAINING
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