6-Day Women's Wellness & Adventure Retreat on Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal

The retreat takes place over six days and five nights on Terceira, one of the central islands of the Azores. You'll be staying at Xhale Azores, a wellness resort that has been bought out entirely for your group, so the pool, spa, restaurant and yoga deck are all yours. The itinerary is built around daily yoga plus a rotation of excursions: you'll explore a lava cave, go whale and dolphin watching on a private boat, hike the coastal trails, try forest bathing, and finish with a sound healing session by the pool.

Cyndy, the host, is a certified yoga teacher and the founder of Yoga with Cyndy in Babylon, New York. She specialises in empowering women over 40, many of whom feel that typical fitness culture no longer fits them. She teaches aqua yoga, yoga dance flow, and organises pop-up beach yoga and yoga hikes. Her retreats are deliberately small — this one is capped at 12 women — and she designs the week so you build real connections rather than just passing through.

The food is a highlight: the culinary team serves fresh, locally sourced, plant-based dishes that showcase the flavours of the Azores. You'll have three meals a day plus snacks, with vegan and vegetarian options throughout. The schedule leaves room for both adventure and downtime — you control your activity level, so if you want to skip a hike and sit by the pool instead, that's fine.

Terceira is a volcanic island with dramatic landscapes — green fields, black lava rock, and Atlantic coastline. The weather in early May is mild and spring-like, with highs around 16-18°C, so it's perfect for hiking and exploring without the summer crowds. You'll arrive at Terceira Airport (TER), and airport transfers are included in the price.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation at Xhale Azores - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Snacks - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Transportation during the retreat - 30 minute massage - Excursions & activities: nature hikes, lava cave exploration, whale and dolphin watching, forest bathing, sound healing, private island discovery - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Airport transfers

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments