Surf & Yoga Week in Ericeira, Portugal — Ocean Views, Daily Practice, Real Connection

Ericeira sits about 45 minutes north of Lisbon, perched on cliffs above a coastline with consistent Atlantic swells. The town still has cobblestone streets and working fishing boats alongside the surf shops and cafes that have moved in over the past decade. It's not a resort — it's a real place where people live — and that gives the week a different feel than a retreat at a purpose-built wellness centre.

Most mornings start with yoga, either at the villa's yoga deck or down on the beach at sunrise. The sessions cover Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, plus breathing exercises and meditation. Isabel tailors the intensity to whoever's in the room. After breakfast, you head to the beach for surf lessons with local instructors who know the breaks and can match you to the right wave for your level. If you've never stood on a board, they'll get you up; if you're already comfortable in the water, they'll push you to the next stage.

Afternoons are mostly yours. There's a pool at the villa, hammocks in the garden, and the town is close enough to walk to. One lunch and one dinner during the week are left open so you can explore the local restaurants — the grilled fish is worth seeking out. The other meals are prepared at the villa by Teresa, a local chef who cooks Portuguese food with vegetarian and vegan options available.

The group also does a guided nature hike during the week, and there are workshops on what Isabel calls somatic embodiment — practical techniques for releasing physical tension and working through stress. These aren't lecture-style; they're hands-on and run in small groups.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in an ocean-view villa - 3 daily meals (with one lunch and one dinner off-site to explore locally) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga classes (Vinyasa Flow and Yin) - Daily meditation sessions - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Surf lessons with local instructors - Softboards and wetsuits for surfing - Somatic embodiment workshops - Guided nature hike - Group excursions and activities - Course manual - Professional event photos - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Parking - Wi-Fi

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Optional spa treatments and massages - Personal expenses