Fall 2025 Festival FAQ

The 2025 Fall Festival, hosted by Mallorca BJJ and Yoga Festival, is a unique event offering immersive BJJ and yoga experiences combined with wellness activities, live entertainment, and cultural events.

Location: Gran Melia De Mar, Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Dates: October 23 - 28, 2025

Check-in: 6 pm on October 23

Check-out: 11 am on October 28

This is an adults-only festival for ages 18+, although teens 15-17 may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No prior BJJ or yoga experience is required; all levels are welcome.

Reserve your spot through the ‘BOOK NOW’ page, which links to WeTravel, our secure payment processor. Payments can be made via bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, or PayPal.

Accommodation: 5 nights in a single, double, or triple (master suite only) room with a sea view.

Daily Breakfast: 5-star quality buffet with vegan, vegetarian, and traditional Spanish options.

BJJ Seminars: Minimum of 5 daily 90-minute seminars and open mats.

Yoga Sessions: Around 6 classes daily with diverse instructors.

Wim Hof Method and Ice Baths: Daily sessions for immersion in this wellness method.

Freediving Seminars and SUPs: Daily seminars and access to paddle boards and snorkeling gear.

Opening and Closing Night Dinners: Spanish-themed meals with local wine, beer, sangria, lemonade, and coffee.

Evening Entertainment: Access to guest DJ performances by the pool and full hotel access.

Goodie Bag: Includes a T-shirt, water bottle, and wristband.

Flights and taxi transfers (approx. €30 from the airport)

Dinner on the middle three nights and all lunches

Spa access, which is available for €25 per day or complimentary with any spa treatment

Yes, non-stay tickets include access to all activities, seminars, and entertainment but exclude accommodation, breakfast, and the opening/closing dinners.

Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The hotel has identical rooms with private balconies and sea views on all floors. Top-floor rooms offer panoramic views over the Balearic pines. Early bookings are prioritized for higher floors, though many enjoy the charm of lower rooms as well.

Yes, you can request a shared room option, and we will match you with a same-sex roommate if possible. If no roommate is available, you’ll have the room to yourself at no additional cost.

Yes, you may book extra days before or after the festival through our WeTravel page as an add-on.

Yes, installment options are available depending on the booking date. You can reserve your spot with a deposit and then make scheduled monthly payments. For full details, visit the ‘BOOK NOW’ page.

Your schedule is entirely customizable. You may participate in daily seminars, yoga sessions, workshops, or take time to relax by the pool or beach. A festival app will help coordinate activities with fellow guests.

All seminars are on-site at the hotel. Spaces include a large BJJ Hall, outdoor yoga areas, smaller indoor yoga rooms, a terrace for open mats, shaded spots for acro yoga, and a secluded cove for freediving.

Yes! Both BJJ and yoga offer beginner classes, so even those new to these practices can fully participate.

The festival offers a vibrant schedule of workshops and seminars to immerse in various practices rather than a quiet retreat. There is a mix of structured activities and personal downtime for exploration.

Your ticket includes breakfast each day, as well as opening and closing night dinners on October 23 and 27. These include a range of Spanish dishes and beverages. Meals for the middle three nights and all lunches are up to you.

Yes, the Cas Catala/San Agustin area offers a variety of affordable dining options, from local empanadas and tapas to takeaway cafes. A nearby Spar grocery also provides affordable items, and each room has a mini-fridge.

Attire for BJJ or yoga beginners: For BJJ, bring shorts or yoga pants and a T-shirt (no need to buy a gi initially). For yoga, wear comfortable no-gi gear.

Weather-appropriate clothing: October temperatures reach around 22°C (73°F), with sea temperatures around 24°C (75°F). Pack a light jacket or hoodie for cooler mornings and evenings.

Yoga Mat: Feel free to bring your preferred mat, though we provide basic mats and blocks.

While not mandatory, travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover trip cancellations and unexpected expenses. Festival payments become non-refundable after July 20, 2024.

Yes, a daily laundry service is available from October 24-27, with same-day returns. Prices are approximately €20 for a 14 kg bag, so sharing a bag with another guest can save on costs. All Gis are washed in cold water and air-dried.

Tickets are for the full 5-day experience. While you may arrive late or leave early, the full festival ticket is required.

Yes, though staying off-site might not offer significant savings. Non-stay tickets are limited and subject to availability based on hotel capacity.

This is an adults-only festival. However, attendees aged 15-17 are permitted if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The festival has a peaceful atmosphere, with most guests rising early to start the day and resting in the evenings. The opening and closing nights may have light music, but overall, it is a calm event with an emphasis on wellness.

Yes, they are welcome to join and enjoy the hotel amenities, though they will need to purchase a standard festival ticket.