8-Day Yoga and Wellness Reset Retreat in Ericeira, Portugal

You'll stay in a bright, home-like guesthouse in the quiet village of Palhais-Ribamar, just 4 km from Ericeira, a world-renowned surf town. The setting is peaceful, but there's plenty to do. The property has a fully equipped gym that guests can use freely, a saltwater pool, a sauna, and an ice bath for deep recovery. Optional extras include surfing lessons with a local school, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking, and massages.

Your host Lia Muczenski leads the yoga. She came to it through professional contemporary dance, then trained as a somatic bodyworker and psychotherapist. She's taught for years across Europe and brings a blend of precise alignment and deep relaxation to her classes. Eduardo, her partner, runs the kitchen and prepares bold vegetarian and vegan food from scratch, using vegetables from the garden when they're in season.

The daily schedule leaves plenty of breathing room. Between brunch and dinner, you might book a massage, take a surf lesson, join a guided walk, or just hang in a hammock with a book. Evenings end with a 30-minute meditation and a slow yoga class, followed by a communal dinner where guests swap stories about the day.

Anyone from beginners to advanced yogis is welcome, and Lia tailors the practice to whoever's in the room. It's just as suited to a solo traveler looking for some quiet headspace as it is to a couple wanting an active, healthy holiday. With only 21 guests in the house, it stays small and personal, and the staff genuinely seem to care that everyone settles in well.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation - 7 delicious and nourishing buffet brunches with the option to prepare a snack for lunch - 6 tasty and healthy veggie dinner buffets - 6 Vinyasa Flow morning classes (75 minutes) - 6 Evening Gentle Flow/Yin Yoga classes (75 minutes) - 5 meditation meetings (30 minutes) before evening yoga class (no meditation on Saturdays & Thursdays) - 1 rejuvenating and relaxing full body massage (60 minutes) - Free Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - City tourist tax (charged locally) - Airport transfers (available at extra cost) - Surfing lessons and other optional activities - Personal expenses