The week runs from Sunday 28 June to Saturday 4 July 2026 at Buddha Retreats in Columbeira. Each day has a morning and an afternoon yoga session with Alex Roberts, breakfast and dinner at the centre, and free time in between. Wi-Fi is included; alcoholic drinks are not.

Alex Roberts is Faculty and Assistant Director of Teaching, and comes to yoga from a sports background. His classes emphasise proper alignment, accurate movement and improved muscular control — he describes the practice as both athletic and therapeutic when taught with clear guidance. If you want a week of yoga that works you physically rather than only stretching you out, this is the fit.

Buddha Retreats is a yoga and surf retreat centre, and surfing is a genuine part of what they do — they say they are as passionate about teaching surfing as yoga, with certified instructors. The included list on this listing covers accommodation, yoga, breakfast and dinner only, so surf lessons and equipment are not confirmed as part of the price here. Ask before booking if surfing is the reason you're coming.

Where you sleep affects what you pay. Rooms are on the top floor (the only floor with a private bathroom option), the second floor, the first floor, and the ground floor and annex. Singles, doubles and triples are all available, and the top floor, ground floor and annex are the only areas offering triples. The centre is in Columbeira itself, a village in central Portugal, with the west coast a drive away rather than walking distance.

Groups of friends sharing a triple pay the least per person; solo travellers pay the most. A $750 non-refundable deposit holds your spot, and the listing shows a waitlist rather than open booking, so availability may be limited.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - Morning yoga sessions - Afternoon yoga sessions - Breakfast daily - Dinner daily - Use of wireless internet

What's not included

- Alcoholic drinks - Lunch - Surf lessons and equipment (not listed as included — confirm with the operator) - Travel to and from Columbeira - Travel insurance - Personal expenses