Surf and Yoga Wellness Escape on Portugal's Silver Coast

The retreat is based at Boa Onda Guesthouse, a short walk from the beach in the small town of Concolação, right next to the famous Supertubos surf break. The guesthouse is run by Riccardo, an Italian surfer who moved here to share his passion, and the whole operation has a personal, welcoming feel. Guests stay in simple, comfortable rooms, share meals and stories in the common areas, and are looked after by a small team who are genuinely happy to help with anything.

Your days follow a rhythm that balances activity and rest. Mornings typically start with a healthy vegetarian breakfast before a two-hour surf class, which is adjusted to the conditions and your level. The instructors, led by Riccardo, are known for being patient and encouraging, and the small group sizes mean you get proper attention in the water. After lunch—which you can cook yourself or get in town—there's time to relax before a one-hour yoga class around sunset, led by Chiara, whose classes are designed to stretch out surf-tired muscles and calm the mind.

The combination of surfing and yoga is the point here, and it works well. Surfing uses your whole body and can be frustrating, while yoga helps with flexibility, balance, and breath control—all useful in the water. Chiara’s classes, which mix hatha and vinyasa styles, focus on correct alignment and building strength, and she’s been doing this long enough to know how to tailor things to a room full of people with different abilities. In the evenings, guests often cook together, share a meal, and swap stories about the day's waves; there's also a massage room on site where you can book extra treatments like Sound Healing, Reiki, or Osteopathy at an additional cost.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a shared room, private room, or private suite - Daily healthy homemade vegetarian breakfast - 4 surf lessons (2 hours each) with certified instructors and equipment included - 4 yoga classes (1 hour each) taught by certified teachers - Transport to and from the best surf spots - Fruit, tea, and coffee available throughout the day - Free WiFi - Free parking - Bicycle rental - Luggage storage - Pre and post retreat support from our team

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers (available for €90 per way) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Additional treatments (massage, sound healing, reiki, osteopathy)