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Stay in a beautiful Portuguese Quinta (country house) surrounded by nature close to the beaches of the Silver Coast. Recharge with daily yoga classes, learn to surf, and enjoy delicious food.
Guests stay in a restored Portuguese Quinta (country house) in comfortable single and double bedrooms. Guests can choose among rooms with shared bathroom or en suite bathroom.
The climate is very much influenced by the Atlantic and the weather can change quickly here, in particular outside of summer. If you come in spring or autumn always bring some warmer clothes for colder days and a rain jacket. There is a reason why Portugal is so lush and green. If you want to use the pool don't forget to bring your swimwear. Buddha Retreats provide you with towels.
Please be aware that Buddha Retreats have several cats and dogs living at the retreat centre. They are all very friendly but if you should be allergic to cats or dogs Buddha Retreats might not be the most suitable place for you.
Portugal and in particular the coast around Peniche and Baleal offer some of the best conditions for surfing, regardless if you are a beginner or want to improve your surfing. Buddha Retreats believes that students learn best when they are in small groups where instructors can spend enough time with each student to address individual needs and skill levels.
The surf lessons are suited for all type of levels from beginners, intermediate to advanced surfers. The instructors will take their time to explain theory and practice basic skills on the beach. They will provide you with all the equipment needed and a wetsuit that will keep you warm while surfing. Surfing conditions are good all year round with bigger waves during autumn and winter and smaller waves in spring and summer.
The yoga practice focuses on core-strength and balance which have great benefits for surfing. Each class is a challenge and you will work your body. Sun salutations are a great way to strengthen the arms and the chest before surfing while forward bending and twisting are a great way to release the body after a long day of surfing. Each session ends with at least 5 minutes of relaxation (Savasana). Surfers and non-surfers of all levels can benefit from the classes. During our yoga and surf retreats we schedule one daily yoga class and one daily surf class.
The yoga studio is fully equipped with mats and necessary props so there is no need to bring anything. For the surf lessons we provide you with all necessary equipment such as wetsuits and surfboards. Bring water resistant sunscreen (FPS 30) if you join a yoga and surf retreat.
If you book a 4 or 5 day retreat during the 7 day retreats the schedule of the 7 day retreat will be followed.
Nancy is a lively, energetic, caring, and attentive Iyengar yoga teacher. She has completed the 3-year Iyengar teacher training program and has been teaching ever since. In her classes, she brings the energy that her yoga practice has brought her. Guiding the students safely toward the benefits that yoga brings. Making contact with each student, correcting, adjusting, and teaching how each body can develop in its own unique way. Making it possible for everyone to experience the advantages of the Iyengar yoga method.
Frits Vogelzang is one of the founders of Buddha Retreats. He is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Frits is the in-house instructor and has been teaching yoga classes at Buddha Retreats since 2014. His teaching style is energetic and accessible for beginners as well as for more advanced students.
As part of all retreats Buddha Retreats provide you with daily delicious and healthy meals. Most of the food is from the local farmers or comes from their own garden. The menu is based on the philosophy of whole foods avoiding processed foods and preservatives.
In the morning they will serve you a healthy and energizing breakfast which includes fresh fruit, homemade granola, freshly baked bread or banana bread among other things. Depending on your schedule you will enjoy lunch either at the Buddha Retreats house or they will give you a packed lunch that you can enjoy at the beach. After an active day they will serve dinner on the terrace enjoying the sunset or indoors in front of the fireplace.
As part of the retreats you can enjoy fresh coffee, herbal teas and purified water as much as you wish. During dinner time Portuguese red and white wines are served.
Buddha Retreats offers various massage treatments that can be booked before arrival and during your stay.
Lisbon Portela Airport
59 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 93 per person
Once you arrived at Lisbon Airport and picked up your luggage, you need to take a taxi to the Campo Grande bus terminal which is only 2.5 kilometers away from the airport. There is a taxi stand just outside of the arrival area. From the Campo Grande terminal buses leave frequently to Bombarral (around 45 minutes). The bus to Bombarral leaves on the right side of the terminal in a side street (when looking towards the football stadium) opposite a tall green building. You can download the bus timetable of the Rapida Verde bus from Lisbon to Bombarral from the website of Rodoviaria do Oeste. From the bus terminal in Bombarral it is a 10 minutes taxi ride to Buddha Retreats (10 EUR on weekdays and 12 EUR on weekends one way). Buddha Retreats are happy to arrange the taxi for you in Bombarral.
Airport pickup: Buddha Retreats can also arrange transfer from Lisbon airport for 90 EUR. Please them know about one week before the start of the retreat.
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