Algarve Fitness Bootcamp: Weight Loss and Fitness Holiday in Portugal

Mornings start with a wake-up workout, followed by breakfast. Then there's a healthy living workshop and a programme of fitness sessions until lunchtime. The afternoon is free — you can relax, soak up the sun, or head out to explore the Algarve. Around 5pm, when it's cooled down, there are a few more sessions to finish the day's training. Evenings are for relaxing and enjoying the night.

On the self-catering option, you stay in a villa or apartment and arrange your own meals, with optional BBQ nights and evenings out to local Portuguese restaurants and the beautiful Old Town. On the all-inclusive option, a chef provides all meals and the group eats together at the venue.

The location is the Algarve, a fabulous place for an active holiday. Additional excursions are offered, such as an afternoon out to Vilamoura, cycling tours, and paddleboarding or surfing. These are optional and can make your bootcamp experience truly memorable.

The team behind this retreat has been running bootcamps in the UK and Portugal for years. They are not a military bootcamp — they motivate and support you, providing a varied range of fitness classes and workshops. The groups are a complete mix of ages and abilities, all with different goals. Many bootcampers return year after year, and you'll meet friends for life.

The price is from only £499 per person — less than half the price of many competitors. Spaces are limited, especially for October, and a £99 deposit secures your spot. The team also offers UK options (2-day bootcamp, 3-day glamping walking weekends, private bootcamps) and has venues in Buxton, Manchester, and Snowdonia.

The accommodation is included in the price (either self-catering or all-inclusive), though the exact room types aren't detailed on the page. You'll be in a villa or apartment, likely shared with other guests. The Portugal venue is used for both the self-catering and all-inclusive options.

What's included

- Accommodation for the duration of the bootcamp - All fitness sessions and workshops - Meals if all-inclusive option selected - Optional BBQ nights and group dinners (self-catering) - Use of fitness equipment and facilities

What's not included

- Travel to and from Portugal - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional excursions (e.g., Vilamoura trip, cycling, paddleboarding) - Meals on self-catering option (unless specified) - Alcohol and drinks