8-Day Wellness Escape: Yoga & Hiking on the Algarve Coast

The week is built around a clear rhythm: yoga in the morning, hiking the coastline, and a second, more restorative yoga session in the evening. You will spend five of the eight days on guided hikes along the south and west coast of the Algarve, a stretch of the Costa Vicentina that is protected natural parkland. The trails take you past dramatic cliffs, quiet sandy coves, and through the green valleys that cut inland. Your guide knows the area well and will point out spots that most visitors never find. The hiking is moderate and the pace is relaxed, so you have time to stop, swim, and take in the views. The same host family runs this retreat alongside their surfing, mountain biking, and climbing weeks, and many guests come back to try a different activity. The villa sits on a hill with views over the Parque da Floresta golf course and down toward the south coast, with a large pool (about 5m x 10m) and several terraces where you can stretch out in the sun or find a shaded corner to read. There is a fully equipped kitchen available whenever you want to cook, though most guests gather in the dining area or on the terrace for the included meals. The yoga teachers, Jenni and Igohr, both bring a thoughtful, questioning approach to their classes, and the schedule keeps the practice accessible for complete beginners as well as experienced yogis.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in a shared or private suite - 8 organic breakfasts - 5 healthy lunches - Welcome BBQ - Portuguese seafood lunch or dinner event - Daily yoga classes (morning and evening on 5 days) - 5 guided hiking tours - Coffee, tea, water, juice, milk, and fresh fruit throughout the day - WiFi connection - Luggage storage - Access to the villa's pool and all amenities

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - 'Bad mood' (as noted in the listing) - Airport transfer (available for €90 per person) - Dinners on some evenings - Optional activities (surfing, mountain biking, kayaking, etc.)