Madeira Yoga and Hiking Week: 7 Nights on the Coast

The week is built around two things: walking and yoga. Guided hikes take you along Madeira's coastline and inland to waterfalls and beaches, with the ocean and the island's volcanic terrain as the backdrop. Between walks there is a boat trip and time to explore Funchal, the capital, which sits about 20 minutes from the quinta.

Yoga runs daily, with an energising class in the morning before breakfast. The retreat is hosted by Adventure Yogi, who run retreats across the UK, Europe and further afield, and this particular week is brought to you by the host alongside them.

Accommodation is in a beautiful quinta with a pool — the kind of base where you can swim, read and eat between outings. Breakfast is included and made for you each day, which sets the tone for a week where the logistics are handled and your time is your own.

The island itself does a lot of the work. Madeira is an award-winning destination with jaw-dropping views of the rugged coastline and ocean, and the walking routes make the most of that. You are not bussed from one tourist stop to the next; you are out on the trails, then back at the quinta to rest.

This is a yoga holiday rather than a bootcamp. The hiking is real and the days are full, but there is also space for pampering, reading and relaxing by the pool. If you want a week that combines movement with genuine downtime, this fits.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in a quinta with a pool - Daily breakfast, made for you - Daily energising yoga class - Guided hikes along the coastline, to waterfalls and beaches - Boat trip - Time to explore Funchal

What's not included

- Flights to and from Madeira - Travel insurance - Lunches and dinners (unless stated otherwise by the operator) - Airport transfers (unless stated otherwise by the operator) - Personal expenses - Optional pampering treatments