Solo Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Sintra, Portugal

Each day follows a gentle rhythm: morning yoga in the barn, meditation with Zarqa, and a communal breakfast with fresh sourdough and garden fruit. Afternoons are yours to shape—join a coastal walk to Azenhas do Mar, take a trip to Sintra's palaces, or just read under the fig tree. Evenings bring dinner around a long table with your fellow guests, sharing Portuguese meals made from organic vegetables grown on site.

The hosts, Patricia and Zarqa, bring years of experience. Patricia has taught bodywork and yoga for over 20 years, and Zarqa studied meditation at a monastic school for six years. Their teaching is practical and grounded, meeting you wherever you are in your practice. The retreat is limited to thirteen guests, so you'll get personal attention and the space to connect with others who also chose to come alone.

The location is a highlight in itself. The house sits within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, with forest trails leading to cliff-top villages and wild beaches. Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, is a short drive away. The natural beauty of the area does its own work, helping you unwind and reset. By the end of the week, most guests feel a shift—a greater sense of ease, a deeper breath, and the confidence to travel solo more often.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 5 healthy breakfasts - 5 morning yoga classes - 5 evening yoga classes - 4 surf classes with equipment and insurance - 4 lunch buffets or takeaway packages - 5 dinner buffets - 10 guided meditations - Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

What's not included

- Flights - Additional treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Airport transfer (available at extra cost)