ABOUT US
Who we are
Hi, we are Marina and Paul the founders & hosts of Back to La Tierra — an adult-only hideaway between Mijas Pueblo and the sea, with views to the Sierra de Mijas.
Marina loves shaping spaces that feel natural, welcoming, and quietly beautiful — thoughtful comfort without “silly luxury.”
Paul cares for the land and makes art in his studio on the finca (you’ll see his work throughout the spaces).
What we believe
Many places offer a beautiful setting. We offer a lens.
Back to La Tierra is designed as a gentle soft reset — a stay that supports deep rest and creates space for clarity. Nature here isn’t a backdrop. It’s a living system, and time close to it often changes your sense of pace, attention, and what matters.
Our regenerative approach is part of that. Not as a lesson, and never as a requirement — simply as the way we care for this place: soil, water, energy, and biodiversity, tended quietly over time.
How that looks here
A spacious finca with a maximum of 6 guests — peace and privacy by design
Food forest and gardens that work like an ecosystem
Compost and mulching that build healthier soil year by year
Mindful water systems and natural filtration
Solar energy supporting the rhythm of the day
Boutique independent stays with comfort and calm built in
Optional gentle morning practice with Marina (breath, relaxation, stretching — on request)
Paul’s studio in the garden (private viewings by appointment)
Why it matters
We’ve seen it again and again: when people truly rest — without pressure, performance, or forced socialising — something softens. Many guests leave with surprising insight: what they want more of, what they’re ready to let go of, and how nature-connected living can feel elegant, intelligent, and deeply doable.
Our promise
No preaching, no perfection.
Just honest care for the land, thoughtful design, and quiet hosting that protects the calm.