8 Day Yoga & Surf Wellness Escape on Portugal's Atlantic Coast

The retreat week is built around two daily anchors: surf in the morning and yoga in the evening. Surf sessions are led by local instructors certified by the Portuguese Surf Federation, who take small groups to the best breaks along a 15-kilometer stretch of coast, including secret spots. They provide high-quality boards from Ocean & Earth and Rip Curl wetsuits, and the team cleans and dries the equipment after each session so you can relax straight away. Evening yin yoga classes happen in the lodge's light-filled studio, which is free from electricity and internet radiation, and equipped with mats, bolsters, straps, and lavender eye pillows.

The yoga teaching roster includes Surya, who has over 22 years of experience across Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kundalini, and Atma Kriya Yoga, and Hanna, who completed 200-hour training with CorePower Yoga in New York and 300-hour training in India. The focus is on fluidity – moving with the ocean's rhythm. Besides surf and yoga, you can join guided stand-up paddle tours, bike along Portugal's best trail network, walk the empty beaches, or book a massage.

The lodge itself is a certified Trip Advisor Green Leader Gold Member. It uses renewable energy, low-energy lighting, and low-pressure showerheads, and recycles waste. The furniture is made from raw or recycled wood, untreated with chemicals, creating an allergy-free indoor environment. The accommodation includes shared rooms, private suites, and a unique glamping tippee tent with its own terrace. The common kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, and there's an outdoor barbecue area.

Furadouro is a charming village with a historic center, cozy cafés, beach bars, and restaurants serving fresh Portuguese cuisine. It's easy to reach by train from Porto – the lodge offers a free pickup from Ovar train station, just a short ride away. The retreat runs from March to November, with the lodge closed in winter, and welcomes all ages and fitness levels.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in the eco lodge - 8 yoga practices with international instructors - 6 surf lessons with licensed local instructors - Daily healthy breakfast buffet - Free pickup from Ovar train station - Free use of bikes - Free high-speed Wi-Fi - Free drinking water and teas all day - Surf insurance - Use of the fitness center, tennis court, and pool - Luggage storage - Parking - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Lunches and dinners (except breakfast) - Optional airport transfers (€65 per person one way) - Massages and other spa treatments - Activities not listed in the package (e.g., stand-up paddleboarding)