8-Day Yoga & Surf Wellness Escape at Guincho Bay Villa, Portugal

The retreat runs from Saturday to Saturday, with surfing and yoga on five days. Saturday is arrival day, with a welcome BBQ in the evening to meet the group. Sunday is a free day to explore the area, relax by the pool, or join optional activities like hiking or horseback riding. From Monday to Friday, the schedule kicks off with a morning yoga class—styles rotate between Hatha, Power, and Iyengar—followed by an organic breakfast. Then you're shuttled to the beach for a surf lesson. The surf spots are chosen based on your level and the conditions, and can be anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes away. After lunch back at the villa, there's a second yoga session in the early evening focused on stretching and relaxation.

The surf instruction is led by Joao, the head coach, who grew up on this coastline. He's a certified FPS Level 2 instructor and teaches beginners up to advanced surfers. Video analysis is included one day, so you can see what you're doing right and what to work on. The yoga teachers are Ida, Lisette, and Silvia—all experienced instructors with different strengths. Ida brings a background in personal training and has developed her own yin/yang program; Lisette links breath to movement in her Hatha and Yin classes; Silvia has been teaching sports since 1996 and is a passionate surfer herself.

The villa itself is a highlight. It's set on the slopes of the Serra de Sintra, with views that stretch over the ocean to Lisbon. There's a private climbing rock with ten prepped routes, a meditation deck, and a secret beach a short trail away. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are known for being friendly and attentive. Guests often comment on the family-like atmosphere, and many return for a second or third visit.

What's included

- 8 days, 7 nights accommodation in luxury villa with sea view - 7 organic breakfasts, 5 healthy lunches, welcome BBQ, and seafood lunch/dinner - Coffee, tea, water, juice, milk, and fruit available all day - 5 days of morning and evening yoga sessions - 5 surf lessons with certified instructors, all equipment included - Beach transfers to surf lessons - Video analysis of your surfing - Welcome drink and professional event photos - Wi-Fi, parking, and luggage storage - Cooking class - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Use of sauna, jacuzzi, pool, and other villa amenities

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (e.g., massage) - available as optional extra - Additional activities (e.g., mountain biking, climbing, golf) - available as optional extra - Dinners (optional 3-course vegetarian/vegan dinners, available at extra cost) - Airport transfers (available as optional extra)