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1 Day Psilocybin Psychotherapy

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Alicante, Spain
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Up to 6 in group
Date
October 10, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Psilocybin Psychotherapy
  • Unlock Trauma
  • Overcome depression
  • Relieve anxiety
  • Beautiful beach location
  • Experienced Professionals Staff
  • Magic Mushroom Experience

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Psilocybin Psychotherapy is the breakthrough therapy taking the world of mental health by storm. This retreat is designed for people who don't have a lot of time and want to get started in psychedelic therapy straight away, those wanting to have their first psychedelic experience, or people looking to have a deep and mystical experience.

Do you want to increase your creative energy to materialise your dreams and projects?
Do you want to improve your relationship with yourself?
Do you want to heal lifelong trauma?
Overcome addiction?
Have you been suffering from life-long depression?

This is a group session max 6 participants, private sessions are available upon request. We find that small groups are more powerful than individual sessions.

The session takes place at la Mezquita in el Campello, close to Alicante.
There will be live music to enhance your experience from our team of musicians, including professional pianist Jake, specialist in medicinal piano music, and Sanson with smoothing mantras. Empowering your experience with live music adapted to the moment.

During the ceremony you will have a team of trained therapists specialising in psychedelic therapy with you at all times.


What type of psychedelic therapy do we use? We use a combination of John Hopkins/Imperial College methodology where the participants wear an eye mask and lay down and listen to music. We have further developed our own personalized methodology, adding a ceremonial element.
We use specialized intention setting and there is a session of immediate integration when we finish.

What dosage do we serve? Regarding dosage we don't have a set rule, the dosage will be based on body weight, previous experience, intention and health. For a therapeutic experience it doesn't have to be super strong. For a more mystical experience higher dosage are on offer. Not everyone needs, or is looking for very high doses. Understanding where everybody is right now is our skill at La Mezquita. We do not have an upwards limit for dosage, as long as our participants and therapists are safe. Starting dose can be around 4 grams which we find can be enough for the majority of beginners. Additional top up is possible after that, and is offered at 2 hours into the experience. We have administered 9-10 grams before to experienced psychedelic explorers and people who needed a dose of such magnitude. Most of our patients have a dosage between 3-5 grams.

We use Psilocybin cubensis mushrooms, not truffles. These magic mushrooms are more powerful than truffles , they contain a much higher concentration of psilocybin.

The session starts at 17:00 in the afternoon and finishes around 24:00.

For security reasons, we are unable to welcome you to this retreat if you have a personal or family history of psychosis (drug-induced psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolarity), or if you have been hospitalized in a mental health facility - either voluntarily or involuntarily.
For this reason we have a screening questionnaire and interview to get to know your motives, experience and most importantly your current state of mental and physical health.
Please fill in this screening questionnaire so we can get to know a little about your needs and history: https://forms.gle/GPyCFxFDAA1xYwr8A
For the safety of the participants themselves, we reserve the right of not giving psychedelic substances to people who are showing signs of mental disorders related to bipolarity or psychosis, as well as people who are under the effects of other substances (such as alcohol or other illicit drugs).

Recommendations for antidepressant medication:
Any type of antidepressant or pharmaceutical medicine for pain, anxiety, or any other mental health problem are best to be avoided.
If you are taking SSRI (except fluoxetine), SPARI, SNRI, TCA or MAOI medication for depression this can considerably lessen the effects of the psychedelic experience. Depending on how long you have been taking these types of medicines you may need at least 21 days to detox from them for long term use, and a very minimum of 15 days for shorter term use. If you are taking fluoxetine (Prozac) you may need to taper and discontinue the consumption at least 6 weeks prior to the psychedelic experience.
In our experience attendees that have not rested from this medication can have less noticeable effects of psychedelics. Please consult with your doctor if you need to stop taking prescribed medication. We always encourage you to listen to your doctor or your mental health advisor, and ask for their best advice on how to taper down antidepressant medication. If you are taking any other kind of psychiatric medication, please consult your doctor beforehand.
Please, keep in mind that unfortunately, for safety reasons we cannot welcome you to the retreat if:
1) You have been diagnosed with an emotionally unstable (borderline) personality disorder.
2) You have an immediate personal or family history of psychosis (drug-induced psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolarity), and/or are taking antipsychotic medication.

For this reason we have a screening questionnaire and interview to get to know your motives, experience and most importantly your current state of mental and physical health.

Intoxicants and stimulants should be avoided, or at least significantly reduced. This includes: alcohol, drugs, stimulants...


Other recommendations
Take some time before and after the experience to get ready and reflect
Give yourself some time before and after the retreat, before flying home.

Schedule

Orientative Agenda

17:00 - Welcome and arrival at Mezquita Treatment center
17:15 - Registration and safety talk
17:30 - Guided meditation with Intentions Setting
18:00 - Psychedelic assisted psychotherapy
23:00 - Food and refreshments
00:00 - Close

It is also possible that we go over this time, or you aren't ready to leave at this time. We will always respect your timing and ensure your safe to leave. If you need to sleep the night in the ceremony space is is also a possibility.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon La Mezquita, Alicante, Spain

Directions

Our nearest airport is Alicante. Many of the main airlines fly here, and there are several daily connections from Gatwick, Manchester, Paris, Brussels and other European capitals.

From the airport a taxi should cost around 35€ - we no longer offer airport pick up.

Accommodation

Accommodation
Psilocybin Psychotherapy One day

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
La Mezquita was originally built as a Moroccan restaurant, giving it its authentic charm. The unique atmosphere results from a multicultural community of artists, musicians, yogis, mental health specialists, and free spirits. The venue features a spacious common area with art and musical instruments, a sea-view terrace, an outdoor fire space, and various games. It is located just 100 meters from a beautiful sandy beach and a 20-minute drive from the mountains.

Meals

Menu
Menu

Menu Types

Our menu is fresh and all home cooked. We use only the best quality local food produce.

What's Included

  • Psychedelic ceremony with experienced guides
  • Psychological Support & integration sessions
  • A live music to guide you on your trip
  • Sea-side accommodation
  • Healthy food & drinks
  • All workshops

What's Not Included

  • The psilocybin session is a one day specialized treatment, the overstay isn't offered by default but we can organise accommodation for your stay.

Customer Reviews

4.89 out of 5.0 average rating

5.0
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Great guide with a lot of knowledge
Sanson is a great host and guide. I can recommend him as well as his team at La Mezquita.

5.0
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Safe and well guided ayahuasca experience
I recently attended an ayahuasca ceremony at La Mezquita, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely safe, welcomed, and cared for. The setting is beautiful and calming . An ideal environment for deep inner work.

The facilitators were incredibly supportive and present throughout the entire process. Their guidance was both gentle and grounded, creating a secure space where I could surrender to the experience with trust. Everything was handled with professionalism, respect, and heartfelt attention.

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Not what I expected
***This review was gently edited to meet our posting policies while still honouring the reviewer’s original experience. - RG Team***

Review (November 2023):
My intention for booking this retreat was to use magic mushrooms as a sacred healing tool for inner transformation. This was unfortunately not fulfilled. I cannot recommend this retreat. The good: The location can be found easily and is close to Alicante city center. The atmosphere during arrival time was very friendly, welcoming, positive and relaxed. The helpers were friendly, open and positive spirited. During the whole retreat weekend there were several occasions where the helpers created positive and helpful situations, for example, they were in charge of the food, they helped with arrival, they helped during ceremony, they offered a talking circle, they offered yoga sessions and were always there in case of questions/problems. The bad: In my experience, the host appeared emotionally reactive at times, which made me feel unsafe. He often appeared tired, bored, and strained. There were moments during the retreat when his emotional outbursts made me feel uneasy about the group’s safety. One example of his behavior being that he entered a sharing circle smoking, another example being that he took medicine during a ceremony. For me, it was not at all a trustworthy retreat, mainly because of the of the host. I wouldn't recommend the retreat to anyone. I did not feel this was a safe environment for working with plant medicine.
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Retreat Center Response:
Thank you for your feedback and for recognising the positive aspects: atmosphere, supportive team, food and organization. Your feedback has given us greater focus and motivation to be our very best versions.

During the ceremonies we take small amounts of medicine to accompany participants, much like in traditional indigenous practices. Think of it like a trekking guide who knows the path who walks alongside you.

We’re always learning and improving, and your feedback helps us do this. Thank you!

5.0
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Sanso is such a great host.
Thank you. The experience with Sanso was so great that as soon as I met him, I felt comfortable around him and trusted him. When the ceremony started, I saw how attentive he was to different situations. His singing was absolutely astonishing and gave me a sense of calmness and belonging.

The second day was well planned with silent time as well as a really therapeutic healing mud bath.

On the third day, when we went up to the mountains, it was an amazing experience and he knew the terrain so well. The San Pedro was prepared well, and I had a fantastic experience which really helped me to move forward.

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À powerful experience !
I heartfully recommend this place to those looking for an authentic and safe experience. The accommodation is great, the food is great and most of all the team is great. All the facilitators and the owner are fully commited to the wellbeing and needs of the guests. It is especially important to know you can rely on their experience and kindness at all times, as was my case when I needed them. Thank you all! You exceeded my expectations!

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