5-Day Yoga & Wellness Escape in Portugal's Green Hills

The retreat runs over five days and four nights, with a schedule built around twice-daily yoga classes. Morning sessions are more active — Hatha or Vinyasa — while the afternoon ones are restorative, each ending with at least five minutes of relaxation. There are eight sessions in total, all led by fully qualified teachers with several years of training.

The day starts with breakfast at 8:30, followed by yoga at 10. Lunch is at 1, leaving the afternoon free for the pool, a massage, or just reading in the garden. Afternoon yoga is at 5, and dinner at 7:30. On the final day, everything shifts an hour earlier so you can have your last yoga class and breakfast before checking out at 11.

What makes this retreat different from a standard yoga holiday is the intimacy. The group is capped at 18 people, and the hosts live on-site, so you're not one of a hundred guests. The food is a big part of the experience too — mostly vegetarian, made with produce from the local farms and their own vegetable garden. Dinners are served on the terrace in warm weather or in front of the fireplace when it's cooler, and Portuguese wine is poured.

The property itself is a traditional country house spread over four floors, with no more than four rooms per floor. There are single and twin rooms, some with shared bathrooms and some with en-suite. The surrounding area is known for its pear orchards and vineyards, and the woods behind the house have a leafy path for walks. You don't need a car, as the hosts can arrange taxis and transfers, and surf lessons include transport to the beach.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in single or double room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Daily yoga classes (8 sessions with a certified yoga teacher) - Free selection of fruit, herbal teas, and water - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Wifi connection - Parking

What's not included

- Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (massages) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available at an extra cost)