8-Day Ocean Flow Yoga & Surf Escape on Portugal's Silver Coast

The retreat runs for eight days and seven nights at Ondina Guesthouse in Casais de São Lourenço, a village so small and calm that the only sounds are the waves and the wind. The yoga studio faces the ocean, so your morning practice is accompanied by the rhythm of the surf and the salt breeze. Classes are suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners, and are usually scheduled before brunch to wake up the body and focus the mind.

Surf lessons are led by certified instructors who pick the best beach of the day based on the conditions. If you've never surfed, they'll start you on the white water in the shallows; if you're more advanced, you'll get tips on paddle technique, wave selection, and positioning. The surf school handles all the logistics, including wetsuits and boards, so all you need to do is show up and paddle out.

Yoga is taught by Rebecca Murbach, a Brazilian teacher who has trained in Lisbon, India, Nepal, and Australia, and who also leads sound journeys with singing bowls. Depending on the week, Federico, a certified Sivananda and Vinyasa teacher, may also be leading sessions. Both share a down-to-earth, welcoming style that suits the guesthouse's family atmosphere.

The guesthouse itself sits in a large garden with hammocks and a rooftop terrace with ocean views. The cliffs are a three-minute walk away, and São Lourenço Beach is about ten minutes on foot. Ericeira, the surf town, is just minutes away by car or bus, with its cafés, restaurants, and shops. It's an authentic, unhurried part of Portugal, far from the crowds of the Algarve.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms - 2 daily meals (vegetarian brunch and 3-course dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga classes in the ocean-view studio - Surf lessons with certified instructors - One 1-hour sports massage - Free parking and wifi - Use of garden and yoga deck

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Extra activities (massages, cooking workshops, bike tours, etc.) - Airport transfers (available for €50 per person)