MasQi, Lifestyle & Wellbeing Hotel – Sierra de Mariola
Sometimes all it takes is one day.
We arrived early, just the two of us, no bags, no rush—just a quiet craving for stillness. I had to head back to Madrid the next morning, straight into meetings and city pace. But that one day at MASQi? It was everything I needed. A deep exhale. A reset.
Design & Nature That Invites You to Pause
MASQi is set in a 19th-century masia tucked into the heart of the Sierra de Mariola—a natural park that still feels beautifully under the radar. The hills are beautiful, the air smells of pine and wild herbs, and silence wraps around you like a soft blanket. And yet—it’s only about 75 minutes from Alicante airport. So close, and yet worlds away.
We wandered barefoot through the garden, explored the property with curiosity… everything is done with such care. Every corner whispers: you can slow down here.
Macrobiotic, but Make It Delicious
Lunch completely surprised me. I’ll admit, I was skeptical—will macrobiotic food be enough for me? (we love to eat!). But it was delicious and nourishing. The kind of food that makes you feel light, non-bloated, and good hours later.
Macrobiotic Set Menu Lunch
Gong Baths and the Energy of Intention
In the afternoon, we joined a Gong Bath in the dome. Led by Sonia, the founder and soul of MASQi. What a presence—graceful, grounded, luminous. The session was powerful. The vibration of the gongs goes deeper than words. We left floating, realigned.
Self-Care Has No Age
One of my favourite moments? Seeing local women from Banyeres de Mariola—the village just down the hill—arrive for their sound session, yoga mats under their arms. MASQi isn’t a bubble; it belongs to the land, and the people who live nearby.
Not long after, I watched a group of younger women journaling and laughing together on the lawn—maybe in a coaching session, maybe just sharing reflections. It felt real, nourishing, unpretentious. That’s the kind of care we need more of. Not just massages and smoothies, but space to reconnect. And truly—this kind of care doesn’t come with an age limit.
Slow Celebrations and Deep Rest… closer than you think
MASQi offers more than retreats—you can come just for the day, like we did. Join a session, enjoy the garden, let lunch surprise you. Or go deeper: book a treatment, stay the weekend, celebrate something quietly meaningful. A birthday, a transition, or simply life itself.
I’m already planning my return. A weekend with friends, no pressure, no schedules. Just quality, connection, beauty and nature—in their most sincere form.
You don’t need to fly across the world to feel this kind of peace. If Bali or Mexico aren’t an option right now, this part of Spain is more than enough. MASQi offers that same deep, soulful energy… wrapped in mountain air, Spanish light, and hospitality that feels like a warm embrace.
