Frequently Asked Questions
General
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Almaleza is a retreat experience in Madrid for women traveling to Spain for egg freezing. We handle the housing, logistics, and support so you can focus on the part that actually matters. World-class clinics, beautiful surroundings, a small group of women who get it — for a fraction of U.S. costs. 🧡
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Nope. We’re not a clinic — we’re your guide. Your place to stay. Your center for community and support. Think of us as the team that makes everything else easier: timing, housing, logistics, emotional support, and that overwhelming question of “Where do I even begin?”
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World-class care, significantly lower costs, and honestly — it's stunning. The clinics we work with are internationally recognized, and your eggs can be stored there safely or transported to the U.S. whenever you're ready.
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Women who want to explore egg freezing without going it alone — or going broke. We specialize in U.S.-based women in their 30s, but wherever you're from, whatever your journey: you're welcome here.
The Experience
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Most retreats are 3 weeks — enough time for medication, monitoring, and retrieval. Shorter stays are occasionally available for women who already have access to medication at home.
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Retreat stays start at $2,500/week. Most women traveling from the U.S. book a 3-week stay. Rooming options are on our homepage — and we're happy to talk through what makes sense for you on a discovery call.
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We connect you directly with our partner clinics in Spain who adhere to rigorous ESHRE clinical and laboratory standards ( the European equivalent of ASRM and SART) and are renowned for personalized, high-quality fertility care.
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Absolutely. Almaleza is a women-only environment — and within that, we celebrate women of every race, religion, sexual orientation, and ability. Our community is built on respect, safety, and belonging.
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What does the retreat actually look like?
Picture a beautifully appointed apartment in Madrid — private or shared bedroom, full kitchen, cozy common spaces, natural light, a balcony.
You'll share the space with a small group of women — all different stories, all on the same unexpected, gutsy path at the same time. There's a gentle rhythm to it: group dinners, in-home yoga, a paella class, maybe a day trip or two. But no strict schedule, ever. Your appointments come first. Everything else unfolds however feels right for you.
Sisterhood. Support. Rest. Delight. 🧡
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Retreat dates are released to a small, curated group through our application and priority waitlist — so the earlier you're in, the better. Start with a free discovery call and we'll walk you through everything. 🧡