Surf, Sweat & Reset: CrossFit and Yoga Retreat in Peniche, Portugal

Sharks Lodge sits at the entrance to the Peniche peninsula, about an hour north of Lisbon. The beach is a five-minute walk away, Supertubos is 800m down the road, and Baleal's surf spots are close by. Peniche itself is a working fishing town — fresh seafood, quiet streets, and the Berlengas Islands nature reserve a boat ride offshore.

The surf programme is the anchor. Coaches take guests to whichever of the four local breaks is working that day, from beginner-friendly Baleal Bay to the powerful barrels at Supertubos. Equipment is included, and lessons are grouped by level, so first-timers and experienced surfers are coached separately. Reviews repeatedly mention instructor Paulo for pushing surfers into better waves and Antonio for patient, technical tips.

CrossFit and HYROX training runs alongside the surf. The box is Rogue-equipped, with an outdoor training area as well, and daily WODs are programmed for all levels — the Polish reviewer who wrote that "daily CrossFit is not easy, but in good company, nice surroundings and with a super trainer it's extra" sums up the tone. Yoga sessions run in the evening, focused on mobility, breathwork and recovery after a day in the water and on the bar.

The lodge has been renovated (completed just before Covid) and guests describe it as high quality and clean. There's a pool for post-session lounging, a gym, and common spaces. Breakfast is included in every package and gets consistent praise — good variety for a surf lodge, cooked eggs or sausages on request, and pastel de nata on Sundays. Rooms are private or shared, all clean and simple.

What separates this from a standard surf camp is the training side. Most surf lodges offer yoga at best; here you get a proper strength and conditioning programme in a Rogue-equipped box, HYROX-style workouts, surf-specific fitness sessions, and surfskate for balance work. It's a camp where you can maintain or build fitness while surfing every day, rather than choosing between the two.

What's included

- Lodging (private or shared rooms depending on package) - Daily breakfast - Daily surf sessions with certified coaches - All surf equipment (boards, wetsuits) - CrossFit/HYROX training sessions (Performance and Reset packages) - Evening yoga sessions (Surf & Yoga and Performance packages) - Surf Fitness and Surfskate sessions - Access to the gym and outdoor training area - Access to the pool

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers - Lunch and dinner - Travel insurance - Optional extra activities (climbing, snorkelling, Berlengas boat tours, tennis, padel) - Bike rental - Personal expenses