7-Day Plant-Based Detox and Emotional Reset Retreat Near Ericeira, Portugal

You arrive at Quintinha do Mar and the contrast hits straight away — no traffic, no notifications, just quiet hills, sea air, and a small farm where the days are deliberately simple. The first days are about easing the body into a liquid diet of herbal infusions, soups, and smoothies, available whenever you want them rather than at fixed mealtimes. There are no set times for most things, which takes some getting used to, but that's the point. Periods of silence run from 7 PM to 7 AM each day, so evenings settle naturally, and mornings tend to start with meditation, gentle movement, or a slow walk towards the ocean before anything else happens. As the week goes on, light vegan food is introduced gradually, and the emotional work runs alongside the physical part — guided journaling, intuitive art, emotional mapping, and honest conversations with the team when you want them. Paula, who founded the farm in 2012, and Pedro, a facilitator with over 13 years as a holistic therapist, are both hands-on and down-to-earth. They don't push a fixed agenda or promise transformation — they hold space, adapt the rhythm to the group, and let the silence and the natural surroundings do a lot of the work. The location helps: Ericeira is a relaxed surf town, but the retreat itself sits away from the tourist bustle, close enough to walk to the coast but far enough to feel properly off-grid. This is not a luxury wellness escape with a packed schedule of classes and spa treatments. It's a slower, more purposeful kind of reset, and the people who get the most out of it tend to be those who show up ready to sit with themselves for a week.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a shared or private room at Quintinha do Mar - Progressive detox: liquid nourishment leading to light vegan solid meals - 12 hours of intentional silence daily (7 PM to 7 AM) - Daily grounding practices: meditation and conscious rest - Guided journaling and self-awareness practices - Creative sessions: intuitive art and emotional mapping - Therapeutic walks in the mountains and near the sea - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Free parking on site

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Additional therapies or treatments - Airport transfers (available as optional upgrade)