For many Indigenous peoples of the forest, Ayahuasca is known as the “vine of the dead”, a sacred medicine used for centuries in ritual and healing. Like the vine itself, which winds its way around towering trees, Ayahuasca works by reaching deep to support purification, insight, and profound inner healing. Today, this ancestral tradition continues through carefully held Ayahuasca retreats, offering a space to connect with the medicine in a respectful and intentional way.
A guided Ayahuasca retreat in Spain offers a rare opportunity to experience this sacred plant medicine in a safe, legal, and carefully held environment. Set near Barcelona and surrounded by nature, our Ayahuasca retreats in Spain are designed for people seeking deep inner work without the need to travel to the Amazon.
Spain has become one of Europe’s most trusted destinations for genuine Ayahuasca retreats. At Avalon, we combine traditional ceremonial practices with Indigenous facilitators, integration support, and a secure retreat setting that allows participants to fully surrender to the experience.
If you are looking for an Ayahuasca retreat near Barcelona that is accessible, intentional, and held with integrity, you are in the right place.
Oct 8 – 11, 2026
Avalon brings you Abuelo Comba, the governor and ancestral spiritual guide of the Muisca Hitcha Waïa community, and on the Ayahuasca path since 1982—ancient wisdom in a contemporary container.
Kambó
Barcelona
Max. 25
from 2.632€
Oct 13 – 18, 2026
From the Colombian Amazon (Putumayo), Avalon brings Taita Isaías Muñoz Macanilla, a highly respected authority figure in Kichwa culture, a traditional doctor, and an Indigenous activist.
Ayahuasca
Barcelona
Max. 25
from 2.996€
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Avalon brings Tuim Nova Era and Yeke Kaya, an Indigenous Huni Kuin family from the Amazon jungle in Brazil. Ancestral wisdom plus a strong integration program in a modern container.
Kambó
Barcelona
Max. 25
from 3.240€
Jan 7 – 10, 2027
From the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru, Avalon brings you Nilton Santi of the Quechua tradition. Combining the wisdom of the sacred plant Ayahuasca with modern tools in a safe container.
Ayahuasca
Barcelona
Max. 25
from 2.460€
An Ayahuasca retreat is a structured, multi-day immersion that creates the right physical, emotional, and energetic container for working with Ayahuasca. Rather than a single ceremony, a retreat allows time for preparation, ceremony, rest, and integration.
Our Ayahuasca retreats in Spain typically last between three and six days and include multiple ceremonies supported by complementary practices such as yoga, Holotropic Breathwork, meditation, ecstatic dance, and bodywork. This approach supports balance between body, mind, and emotional processing, allowing insights to unfold gradually and safely.
A retreat environment is essential. Mindset and setting are central to the Ayahuasca experience, and a retreat offers the stability and continuity needed to fully receive its teachings.
Travelling to the Amazon is not the only way to access a genuine Ayahuasca experience. Ayahuasca retreats in Spain provide a powerful alternative for those who wish to work with the medicine closer to home, without long-haul travel or extreme environments.
Spain offers a unique combination of accessibility, natural beauty, and legal frameworks that allow properly legal structured retreats to operate with transparency and care. Our location near Barcelona makes international travel simple while still offering deep immersion in nature.
For many participants, an Ayahuasca retreat in Spain offers the ideal balance between authenticity, safety, and practicality.
Our Ayahuasca retreats are held approximately one and a half hours from Barcelona, in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by forests, open land, and fresh air. The retreat centre is a restored seventeenth-century manor house, offering comfort, privacy, and space to disconnect from daily life.
The property includes extensive natural grounds, swimming pools, a spa area, meditation spaces, and quiet zones for rest and reflection. Its proximity to Barcelona makes it easily accessible while remaining far removed from urban noise and distraction.
For those searching specifically for Ayahuasca retreats in Barcelona or nearby, this location offers the best of both worlds.
Participants can expect:
The retreat program is structured within a limited timeframe and includes a range of scheduled activities, with participants free to join or opt out according to their needs.
Ayahuasca is illegal in many European countries, including the UK. This is why Ayahuasca retreats in Spain have become a trusted option for international participants.
Avalon operates as a registered association in Spain and complies with all relevant national legal frameworks, as it does not work with any substances or plants that are criminally prohibited. This provides peace of mind to those seeking a legitimate and responsible Ayahuasca retreat in Europe.
Safety is a core priority. Each participant is supported before, during, and after the retreat, including:
Ayahuasca is approached with the seriousness and respect that this sacred plant requires.
Ayahuasca is a traditional plant medicine originating from the Amazon, prepared from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the Chacruna leaf. Together, these plants create a brew that has been used for centuries in ceremonial and healing contexts.
The experience is often described as deeply introspective, bringing emotional clarity, symbolic visions, and heightened self-awareness. Many participants report gaining insight into personal patterns, emotional blocks, and life direction.
Education and preparation are essential. Understanding Ayahuasca is the first step toward a meaningful and responsible experience.
Our Ayahuasca retreats take place at a private retreat centre located approximately one and a half hours from Barcelona. The location is immersed in nature and designed to provide privacy, safety, and an ideal setting for deep inner work, while remaining easily accessible to international travellers.
Yes. Avalon regularly welcomes participants from the UK, Europe and other parts of the world. The retreat location is easily accessible via Barcelona airport, and our team supports international guests throughout the preparation process.
All ceremonies, guidance, and integration support are offered in English to ensure clear communication and a safe, inclusive experience for participants from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The number of Ayahuasca ceremonies varies depending on the retreat format. The 6-day Ayahuasca retreat in Spain includes four ceremonies, allowing participants to gradually deepen their connection with the medicine while still having time for rest, reflection, and integration. The 4-day retreat includes three ceremonies within a more compact schedule.
We are also introducing a new 3-day retreat format that includes two Ayahuasca ceremonies, designed for those with previous experience or limited time who still wish to engage meaningfully with the experience.
At Avalon’s Ayahuasca retreats, participants are supported throughout the entire process. This includes a pre-retreat consultation, continuous guidance during ceremonies, daily integration practices, post-retreat follow-ups to support long-term integration, and ongoing access to monthly online communityintegration circles.
No prior experience is required. Our Ayahuasca retreats are designed to support both first-time participants and those with previous experience. The structured retreat format ensures that each person is guided at an appropriate pace.
We typically host around 25 participants per retreat, with smaller groups of approximately 17 during the summer months. Retreats maintain a very high facilitator-to-guest ratio, with a team of 20–25 experienced staff members, ensuring close personal support, safety, and attentive guidance throughout the ceremonies, while still fostering a grounded and well-held group environment.
Participants are guided through a preparation process that includes dietary recommendations, lifestyle adjustments, and mental preparation. This preparation helps ensure safety and supports a deeper and more meaningful experience during the retreat.
Read: Preparation for your first Ayahuasca ceremony – What you need to know.
Yes. Integration is considered essential to the process at Avalon. After completing an Ayahuasca retreat, participants receive ongoing support to help integrate insights into daily life, regardless of where they are.
If you feel called to explore an Ayahuasca retreat near Barcelona, take the next step by viewing our upcoming retreat dates or booking a discovery call with our team. This initial conversation allows you to ask questions, understand the retreat format, and ensure this experience is the right fit for you.
A safe, intentional, and deeply held Ayahuasca experience begins with the right guidance, the right environment, and the right support from the very first step.
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