Since 2011 Villa Miela has been proud to host media-acclaimed multi-activity holidays in partnership with UK Tour Operator Undiscovered Montenegro Ltd. Enjoy four activity days at the official UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Lake Skadar with two days free to explore more of amazing Montenegro by yourself.

The exact activities you’ll do are flexible but you’ll get a chance to shape each day by choosing together what to do as a group. Kayaking and hiking are guaranteed, and you’ll also get to meet local wine makers and honey farmers for a fascinating experience of the rich local culture.

Multi-Activity Retreats

Enjoy a week’s yoga, relaxation and activities in the untamed natural beauty and pristine environment of Villa Miela. Recharge and relax as you participate in daily hatha or vinyasa yoga flow sessions.

Workshops take place on the villa’s hillside terrace and at other spots around the lake, such as hidden freshwater beaches and panoramic viewpoints. In addition to yoga, guests can choose to go out on other guided excursions such as hiking, wild swimming and kayaking; or simply relax at the villa. A retreat chef can been booked for the week to provide a hearty brunch and early evening meals served with the best vegetarian, local ingredients. We have two current partners (details below) but have plenty of space for more!

Art Retreats

Our week-long painting holiday art retreats led by British artists Karen Pearson and Diana Croft will bring you inspiration and art in abundance. Here you will find landscapes and subjects galore on your doorstep as well as at the glorious Adriatic coast nearby. Mountains climb from the lush green valley in never-ending shades of grey, birds flit from the wooded hillside, while an ancient fortress and the lake also come into view.

The villa acts as the group’s base for the art retreat with hosts on hand to cater to the group’s needs. Daily art classes will take place here and also out on visits to some amazing locations in the National Park and the nearby Adriatic Sea.

Paddlesports Retreats

If you love paddling, swimming, amazing scenery and like-minded company, you'll love this unique Montenegro water sports retreat led by the East of England Paddlesports Group. Combining rivers, lakes, sea and white-water – tandem inflatables, sea kayaks, pack-rafts and SUPs – this varied water sports week majors on splashy action and kayaking camaraderie!

Montenegro is a paddler’s paradise. Whether you’re into SUPs, canoes or kayaks, flat water, white water or waves, you can enjoy all of it within 45 minutes of your accommodation at Lake Skadar. Where else can you experience such variety, whilst being based at a single, beautiful location for the entire week?

Lake Skadar and the connected Bojana Delta and Ulcinj Salt Pans are both Important Bird Areas, Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance. Home to the rare Dalmatian Pelican, Flamingo and the world’s second-largest colony of Pygmy Cormorants, this giant biosphere will give you the chance to see wetland life in all its glory. The surrounding forests teem with butterflies and orchids in spring, with lizards and European pond terrapins also easy to spot.

Further inland, visits to UNESCO-protected Durmitor National Park are also on offer to view alpine bird species like tree-creepers and three-toed woodpeckers. We partner with Naturetrek for all-round nature weeks and with local experts for specialist birding weeks.

Nature Retreats