Luxury Algarve Fitness Retreat: HIIT, Strength & Recovery by the Ocean

Day one starts with arrivals between 2 and 3pm and a check-in at the resort. You go straight into Workout Away Skill™, a lifting masterclass designed to build strength and confidence under the bar, then into HIIT™ — a high-intensity cardio session that gets the whole group moving. The day closes with Revive™, a restorative stretch, before golden-hour apéritifs and a relaxed dinner at the resort.

Day two begins with Tricore™, a core-strength and stability session, followed by breakfast. Then it's out with Ricardo, the resident bike guide, for a ride through the colourful streets of Lagos Old Town. After some downtime back at the resort, the afternoon brings Run Club™, Rivals™ — a team-based strength challenge — and another Revive™ stretch before dinner.

Day three moves onto the water. You start with stand-up paddleboarding, two hours gliding across turquoise water with the coastline behind you (wetsuits provided, and you do need to be able to swim). The rest of the morning is free — pool, beach or nothing at all. In the afternoon it's Rivals™ again plus a Revive™ stretch, then dinner.

Day four opens with Rivals™, then breakfast, then a free morning. At midday Run Club™ gets the legs moving, followed by HIIT™ and a Revive™ stretch. The evening meal is a group dinner at Barbosa in Lagos Old Town — the social high point of the week.

Day five is a final Tricore™ session before breakfast, then checkout at 12pm. The trainer team changes between departures, but the October 2026 line-up is led by Tyler, the retreat manager, with Irwin as retreat host. Both coach at Third Space London — Tyler competes in Turf Games and Hyrox, and Irwin recently finished an Ironman in Mallorca.

What separates this from a generic fitness week is the venue: the multi-award-winning Cascade Wellness Resort, with its own spa (steam, sauna, ice fountain), adults-only pool and ocean views, and the fact that the trainers are named, London-based coaches rather than unnamed staff. The paddleboarding and bike tour are led by local guides, so you actually see the Algarve rather than just the resort gym.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation at the Cascade Wellness Resort, Lagos - Breakfast and dinner daily (buffet, half board) - Daily Workout Away sessions: Skill™, HIIT™, Tricore™, Rivals™, Run Club™ and Revive™ - Old Town bike ride with resident guide Ricardo - 2-hour stand-up paddleboarding session with wetsuits - Recovery spa access (steam room, sauna, ice fountain) - Adults-only pool access - Final-night group dinner at Barbosa, Lagos Old Town - Wifi in rooms - Nespresso coffee in room - Luxury gifts (Sol de Janeiro) - Retreat host support and WhatsApp group

What's not included

- Flights to and from Faro Airport (FAO) - Airport and resort transfers (bookable from around £95 each way) - Travel insurance - Spa treatments and massages (available at extra cost) - Lunches and any meals not listed - Personal expenses and drinks beyond those served with meals