Gay New Year's Retreat in the Tiétar Valley

From 29 December 2026 to 3 January 2027: six days and five nights to say goodbye to 2026 and welcome the new year surrounded by nature.

The trip starts at a meeting point in Madrid. From there, the group will travel to La Higuera using transport organised by Apolo.

We'll share the exact meeting location and time before departure, including in the private WhatsApp group.

Yes. Return transport from Madrid and transfers for the excursions and activities included in the programme are covered.

Travel from your home or city to the meeting point in Madrid is not included.

At a rural complex of three neighbouring houses in La Higuera, Ávila, in the Tiétar Valley near the Sierra de Gredos. The complex has seven bedrooms and will be reserved exclusively for Apolo's LGBTQ+ group.

Expect a welcoming countryside experience, not a luxury hotel: fireplaces, shared spaces, nature and village life. The group will have a maximum of 11 adventurers.

We offer two accommodation options, with prices per person for the entire trip:

Shared double rooms may have two single beds or one double bed. A single room is for one person's exclusive use. Room types and bed arrangements are subject to availability; you can tell us your preferences when booking.

All three houses have heating and cooling, one bathroom per house, and bed linen and towels are included.

• Three neighbouring rural houses with fireplaces.
• Heating, cooling and fully equipped kitchens.
• Three bathrooms across the complex.
• Garden and outdoor spaces overlooking the valley.
• Covered outdoor dining area, outdoor bar and barbecue, weather permitting.
• Communal lounge with a fireplace and shared spaces.
• Bed linen, towels and parking.

Both room rates include the same programme services; the price difference relates only to the room arrangement.

• Five nights' accommodation and use of shared facilities.
• Return transport from Madrid and scheduled transfers.
• Breakfasts, lunches and dinners specified in the itinerary, including planned restaurant meals.
• Visit and admission to the Cuevas del Águila, hiking and excursions.
• Painting workshop with Sergio S. Paris, including materials, and an interactive Spanish omelette activity.
• New Year's Eve dinner and celebration, including the scheduled drinks, twelve grapes, party accessories, music and dancing.
• Board games, karaoke, Apolo coordination and surprises throughout the retreat.

Not included: travel insurance, travel to the Madrid meeting point, personal expenses and additional purchases or drinks not specified in the programme.

The New Year's Eve dinner includes the drinks planned for the celebration, such as cava and cider.

At restaurants, only drinks expressly specified in each menu or activity are included. Additional drinks are paid for individually.

Yes. Please let us know about any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements before departure so we can pass the information on to the venues and take it into account when planning.

The ability to fully prevent traces or cross-contamination depends on the assurances provided by each establishment.

No. Travel insurance is not included in either the €750 or €850 price. If you would like medical assistance, cancellation or other cover, you can purchase insurance separately before travelling.

A first payment of €200 per person confirms your place, regardless of room type.

The full amount must be paid before 29 November 2026.

Yes. After paying the €200 deposit, you can arrange a payment schedule with Apolo, provided the balance is paid in full before 29 November 2026.

Administration fees, non-recoverable costs actually incurred and the cancellation scale set out in the booking terms will apply, unless lower costs can be demonstrated:

Shared double (€750): indicative amounts of €112.50, €375 or €750, respectively.

Single (€850): indicative amounts of €127.50, €425 or €850, respectively.

Non-recoverable costs and administration fees may be charged additionally where applicable. Unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances significantly affecting the trip may entitle you to cancel without a penalty under applicable law.

You can also read our general terms and conditions.

Apolo may cancel in the circumstances set out in the contract, including if the stated minimum group size is not reached or unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances prevent the trip from taking place.

Where applicable, all payments made will be refunded in full within the relevant time limits.

For this trip within Spain, please bring a valid national ID card, NIE or passport, as applicable to your circumstances.

We also recommend bringing your health card and documents for any medical or travel insurance you have purchased.

Yes. Raúl Espejo will be the Apolo coordinator travelling with the group. He'll be your main contact for schedules, excursions, activities and practical questions.

Approximately ten days before departure, we'll create a private WhatsApp group so you can introduce yourself and meet the other participants.

We'll also share schedules, the meeting point, packing recommendations and other practical information.

Of course. You can join without knowing anyone beforehand. The retreat is designed to make it easy to feel part of a small group of no more than 11 adventurers.

You can request a single room for €850 or a shared double room for €750 per person. If you choose to share, Apolo will arrange a roommate, taking your stated preferences and availability into account. Shared rooms may have two single beds or one double bed.