Women's All-Inclusive Fitness and Bootcamp Retreat in the Algarve, Portugal

The retreat is run by Motivate Bootcamp, a UK-based company that runs women-only fitness weeks in both the UK and Portugal. Their director, Stephen, is on site along with trainers Gemma, Rachel, and Raquel, and guests repeatedly mention how supportive and motivating the team is. The villa sits in Albufeira, about a 20-30 minute walk from several beaches and the marina, with local shops and restaurants close by if you feel like venturing out.

A normal day starts around 7:30 am, often with a run or a full fitness class, then breakfast by the pool. Mornings run until lunch and include roughly thirty different fitness classes spread across the week, each mixing cardio, resistance, core, and stretching. Afternoons are officially chill-out time, with nothing structured on most days, apart from a couple of workshops on healthy living. Evenings kick off with a pilates or yoga stretch session before dinner.

What sets this week apart from a standard fitness holiday is the personal, small-group setup. With fewer than a dozen guests, the trainers get to know you, and at the start of the week you have a one-on-one consultation, full measurements, and a fitness test. Those same tests are repeated on the final day to show the progress you've made. There's also a proper focus on nutrition and lifestyle, with workshops, a healthy cooking class, and meals prepared fresh each day by the in-house chef.

The villa itself is the base for everything, with a pool and a terrace for the afternoon sun. Optional extras include sports massages from a visiting therapist (around €50/hour), a day trip along the coast to Vilamoura, and a final dinner out at a local restaurant. The location works well for an active holiday too: beaches, the marina, and town are all within walking distance.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in a private villa - 3 daily nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga and stretch classes - Specialized fitness and healthy living workshops - Transportation during the retreat (for scheduled excursions) - Cooking class - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Full body measurements and fitness testing on arrival and departure - Professional event photos - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Luggage storage - Free parking - Course manual - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Airport transfers (optional, €47 return) - Sports massages (extra, around €50/hour) - Optional excursions like boat trips, paddleboarding, surfing - Meals outside the villa (e.g., lunch at Vilamoura Marina, final dinner at a local restaurant) - Personal shopping and expenses