8-Day Yoga and Surf Wellness Retreat by the Ocean in Portugal

Each day begins with a 'Rise and Shine' vinyasa yoga session led by one of the internationally trained instructors on the team. After the practice, there's a guided journaling session, followed by a leisurely breakfast buffet. Mornings are then free for you to explore—walk the empty beaches, rent a bike from the lodge, book a surf lesson with the on-site school, or just lounge by the pool.

Late afternoon brings a 'Relax and Recover' yin yoga session, a slow, floor-based practice designed to release tension and calm the nervous system. After that, there's a mindfulness meditation to close the day. Evenings are yours to enjoy dinner with other guests at local restaurants in Furadouro, or cook together in the shared kitchen.

The retreat includes 14 yoga sessions and 7 meditation sessions per week. The teachers are the key draw—Hanna completed her 200-hour training with CorePower Yoga in New York and her 300-hour training in India, and Surya has over 22 years of teaching experience across Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Kundalini styles. They adapt each session to the level of the group, so beginners are as welcome as advanced practitioners.

Furadouro itself is a hidden gem, a traditional Portuguese beach town that stays away from the tourist crowds. The lodge is part of the Maceda Pine Forest, a natural park, and the beach is just a short walk away. The nearby Ria de Aveiro lagoon offers flat-water stand-up paddleboarding and wildlife spotting, and the cities of Porto and Aveiro are easily reachable by train.

What's included

- 7 nights in our luxury Eco Lodge - 7 x Rise & Shine Morning Yoga Sessions - 7 x Relax & Recover Evening Yoga Sessions - Daily meditation sessions - Daily journaling sessions - 7 x Healthy breakfast buffet - Free drinking water and teas all day - Self-catering: fully equipped kitchen - Free pick up from Ovar train station - Sports area with tennis, football, and basketball - Free high speed WIFI - Parking - Luggage storage - E-bikes for rent (half day free as a gift)

What's not included

- Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Lunch and dinner (self-catering or eat out) - Surf classes (€40 per session) - Airport transfers (€65 per way per person) - Stand-up paddleboarding tours - Massages - Personal expenses