Coastal Wellness Escape: Yoga, Pilates & Spa on the Lisbon Shore

The retreat is held at the Crowne Plaza Caparica, a four-star hotel set in a peaceful, green area right by the ocean and surrounded by nature. The property is also part of a golf area, giving it a spacious, calm, and refined feel. The retreat is run by AlphaWave, a wellness organization led by Adria, who has designed wellness experiences in Bali and Portugal for over a decade. She has chosen a team of teachers from Caparica and Lisbon, all of whom are experienced professionals in yoga, pilates, and fitness instruction.

A typical day here is whatever you make it. The classes rotate throughout the day, starting from morning onwards. You might begin with a yoga class to stretch and breathe, then have breakfast, followed by a swim in the heated indoor pool. Afternoon options include a functional training session or a walk along the nearby beaches of Costa da Caparica. In the evening, you could join a gentle stretching class, use the sauna, or simply watch the sunset from your balcony. The lack of a strict schedule is deliberate—it allows you to listen to what your body needs on any given day.

What makes this retreat different from a standard hotel stay is the curated wellness layer. Daily healthy breakfasts are included, and the hotel restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired meals. As a guest on this retreat, you also get an insider guide to the area, which points you to the best beach clubs and local restaurants. The hotel is about 25 minutes from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, and both the airport and the city center are roughly 20 kilometres away. While the retreat is flexible, the choice of location and the quality of the property grounds it in a genuinely restful, coastal setting.

What's included

- 2 nights in a 4-star ocean view hotel - Daily healthy breakfast - Yoga, pilates & fitness classes - Multiple daily classes (up to 6 classes per day) - Stretching & functional training sessions - Aquagym - Heated indoor pool - Outdoor swimming pool - Sauna, hammam & cold shower - Direct access to nearby beaches - Lisbon City just 25 minutes away - No fixed schedule, no pressure - Flexible, self-guided experience - Free time to relax or explore - On-site parking - High-speed Wi-Fi

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights and transportation to/from Lisbon - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Lunches and dinners - Additional food, drinks, or room service - Spa treatments and massages (available at the hotel for an extra fee) - Any additional activities or services not mentioned in the 'What's included' section