8 Day Hiking and Yoga Holiday in Madeira, Portugal
Exciting Yoga Holiday Portugal
Far off the coast of North Africa lies an island full of raw, natural beauty and adventures. Welcome to Madeira! Honestly, there are so many adventures to be had in Madeira, AdventureYogi struggled to create an itinerary that squeezes it all in! However, they have created a yoga adventure that blends the best this incredible island has to offer. Hikes through the stunning trails of the levadas, cultural highlights, ocean swims, and time to explore the dramatic coastline.
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Highlights
- Day trips to explore the island
- Guided hikes with a local mountain guide
- Daily yoga with our highly skilled teachers
- Beautiful gardens, vineyard and infinity pool
- Stunning venue with city and sea views
- Delicious plant based meals
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
8 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
For the yoga holiday in Madeira, you will be staying in one of the oldest farms on the island. Perched high above the bay of Funchal with sweeping views across the city and out to sea it feels like home from the moment you arrive.
The vast property has all manor of rooms to relax and have fun in! Alongside sitting rooms, there is a library and terrace with stunning views across Funchal. Outside you can enjoy the large pool, pool room with billiards, table tennis, and a piano to play on!
Madeira is famous for its flowers and their expansive gardens are a prime example. Filled with perfect spots to escape to with a book or, head to the pool to relax on a lounger. There are 9 unique bedrooms within the Quinta boasting plenty of space and character.
With a traditional feel they are simple but exceptionally clean and comfortable each with views across the gardens or out to sea. Each room has a private bathroom with showers. There is a mix of private doubles and twin rooms available.
Program
About the yoga
The yoga classes on this yoga holiday in Madeira will be suitable for all levels and abilities. They love having to introduce total beginners to yoga. AdventureYogi hopes to make the most of the amazing climate and gardens of the Quinta and do as many classes as possible outside under the shade of trees. There is also a beautiful indoor yoga space perfect for restorative and meditation sessions.
Your morning yoga classes will be a blend of grounding Hatha, strong flows, and creative movements to energize you for the day ahead. Evening sessions will be a blissful end to the day with Restorative, Yin, and meditation.
Yoga mats are provided on this yoga holiday. If you use any other equipment, please bring it with you. For Restorative yoga, they recommend bringing a light shawl or blanket and pillows can be used as support in postures.
Schedule
- 07:00 Tea and nibbles served in the terrace
- 07:30 Morning yoga in the garden
- 09:00 Delicious vegan / veggie brunch to fuel the days adventures
- 10:00 Day 1 - Walk into Funchal to explore and enjoy some wine tasting
- 10:00 Day 2 - Guided hike through the Levada trails - don't forget to bring your swimsuit for a cool off in the waterfalls
- 10:00 Day 3 - Day at Complexo Balnear da Barreirinha
- 10:00 Day 4 - Guided hike along the coastal paths, taking in the incredible views
- 10:00 Day 5 - Optional boat trip
- 10:00 Day 6 - Day off to relax, explore more
- 16:00 Back home to relax, unwind and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool
- 17:30 Restorative yoga class in the beautiful garden studio
- 20:00 Two-course vegan dinner
- 21:00 Relax in the sitting room, music room on the terrace watching the lights of the city and the stars
Included excursions
- 2 guided hikes / tours with qualified guides and packed lunches
- Transport included for all hikes
- Entry to Barreirinha Bathing Complex
Instructors
Frederica Valente Perfeito
Frederica (Freddie) is a Portuguese Yoga teacher, from Madeira Island, whose Yoga journey began in Lisbon in 2014 when she began practising Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. At the time, she was a lawyer and had been for almost 8 years, but she always had the sense that something was missing. Yoga had an immediate impact on Freddie, so much that she decided to quit her job and the financial security that it gave her, to follow her passion for this practice and to dive into the unknown.
Retreat location
Madeira may be small in size but it makes up for it by everything else being on a grand scale. To begin, it boosts Europe's highest sea cliffs, over 1300 hiking trails and even showing off the worlds largest firework display annually. This volcanic island really is a sight to behold.
This magical, subtropical island has more hidden treasures than could ever be explored in just one trip. Sitting far out into the Atlantic off the coast of North-West Africa, Madeira is a Portuguese territory boasting some of Europe’s most impressive landscapes. A dream location for both ocean and mountain lovers.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The island is known for its wonderful fresh produce that grows from the nutrient-rich volcanic soils of the island. AdventureYogi will be making the most of the sub-tropical climate and the abundant organic local produce to create plant-based meals for you to enjoy.
The post-yoga brunch will fuel your days’ adventures and evening meals will showcase the skills of the chefs and producers of the island. As you will be out and about during the days, lunches will be from local cafes, markets, and restaurants while you are out. On hike days where this is impossible, they will provide you with a delicious packed lunch.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Traditional Madeira Quinta with lots of outdoor space and room options
- Outdoor swimming pool and sun beds
- Energizing morning yoga classes
- Restorative evening yoga classes
- Delicious plant-based brunch after yoga with their AY chef
- Delicious plant-based evening meal after yoga with their AY chef
- Lunch if staying at the Quinta
- Exclusive access to the Quinta a short walk in funchal
- Outdoor pool and dining area, games room and tennis court
- Guided hikes with qualified guides and packed lunches
- Transport included for all hikes
- Entry to Barreirinha Bathing Complex
- Yoga mats
- Amazing AY team to look after your every need
What's not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches out
- Extra taxis outside of arranged trips and transfers
- Any other yoga equipment you like to use
- Airport transfers
- Tourist tax 2 EUR per day in cash to host on arrival
- Extra excursions e.g. boat trip, sunrise hike
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Madeira Airport
1187 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC). Madeira is easily accessible from a number of UK airports and various airlines. The flight time is roughly 4 hours. Airport transfers are not included within your package to allow for you to arrive as and when you choose.
As with all of their retreats, AdventureYogi will be able to link people arriving on the same flights to share taxis, etc., the transfer from the airport to the property takes 20 minutes. Access to the property on arrival day will be no earlier than 4 p.m. and departure from the property will be no later than 10 a.m. Below are the departure airports that offer direct flights to Madeira.
- London Gatwick – flights with EasyJet
- Heathrow – flights with British Airways
- London Luton – flights with Whizz Air
- Bristol – flights with EasyJet
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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