3-Day Yoga & Surf Eco Retreat on Portugal's Atlantic Coast

The retreat is built around two daily anchors: a surf lesson and a yoga class. The surf sessions are led by local instructors certified by the Portuguese Surf Federation, who take small groups to the best spot for the day's conditions — the area has 15 kilometers of coastline with over 25 waves to choose from, many of them not well known. They handle the wave selection and the equipment, so you just need to show up and get in the water. Beginners get a step-by-step introduction, while more experienced surfers will find plenty of challenging peaks.

In the evenings, the yoga practice shifts to yin and restorative styles, designed to ease the muscles worked during the day and calm an overactive mind. The classes are held in a dedicated yoga studio with hardwood floors, quality mats, bolsters, and blankets, and the instructors are international teachers with serious credentials — one has over 22 years of experience, another trained in New York and India. The sessions are adapted to different levels, so you don't need to be flexible or experienced to join.

Furadouro itself is a genuine surf village, not a tourist hub. It sits between the Maceda Pine Forest and the Ria de Aveiro lagoon, which means there's more than just the beach to explore. Guests can borrow free bikes to ride the local trails, take a stand-up paddle tour through the lagoon to spot flamingos, or book a massage. The hostel provides a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, and there are restaurants nearby for Portuguese meals when you don't feel like cooking.

The host, Mariana, is a local who studied design and marketing but left that to run the lodge, where she combines her love for yoga, surfing, and hosting. The property is also a TripAdvisor Green Leader Gold Member, reflecting its focus on sustainability — recycled wood furniture, renewable energy, biodegradable soap, and a mostly vegetarian breakfast sourced from local suppliers.

What's included

- Free pick-up from Ovar - 2 nights in high comfort Eco Surf and Yoga Lodge - 2x healthy breakfast buffets - 2x surf sessions at pristine beaches - 2x yoga classes - Free mountain bikes - Free WiFi - Free access to swimming pool - Free drinking water and teas all day - Luggage storage - Parking - Fully equipped kitchen (self-catering)

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers (unless booked as an upgrade) - Lunches and dinners - Optional massages and stand-up paddling tours - Travel insurance