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Join a unique yoga and guided nature walk opportunity in Alcoutim, a less traveled part of east Algarve, just 95 kilometers from Faro. The focus of the retreat is to re-connect to oneself through yoga and mindfulness practices, the simple joy of connecting to nature and a bit of local culture through guided walks along the Guadiana river and amidst the spring wildflowers, and the opportunity to enjoy connecting with a group of like-minded people. Although the retreat will offer optional activities such a a boat trip along the river and a ziplining experience across the river, there will also be time to relax, read, journal, and center.
Hotel D’Alcoutim is a 3-star casual, comfortable hotel with good to excellent ratings.The hotel provides for a lovely and memorable venue for a yoga retreat. It consists of 2 levels and a rooftop terrace, an outdoor pool and terrace, and a large grass area down to the river. There is no elevator in the hotel; guests are required to use stairs to get from the main floor reception/restaurant/lounge area to the lower-level rooms, pool, and garden areas, as well as to reach the rooftop terrace area.
There is a choice of rooms at the restaurant or reception level with a balcony overlooking the pool and river, or a room at pool level with a small private terrace area facing the pool & river and direct access to the pool area. All rooms have Wi-Fi, an air conditioning/heating unit, a small flat-screen TV, hair dryer, hand/bath soap, toilet paper and towels. Guests will need to bring personal toiletries. The outdoor pool is not heated. Pool towels are available for guests.
The final daily schedule has yet to be confirmed as it is subject to the tide chart for the boat trip. Basic daily retreat schedule is as follows:
Yoga space(s) are outdoors: on hotel premises, there is a covered terrace roof, a terrace near the pool, a grass area near the river, and a separate terrace to the side of the hotel. Yoga classes will take place in one of these areas depending on weather conditions and type of yoga class. Off-premises yoga venues may be at the nearby river beach area, or other areas of choice. The river beach area is located within a short 10 to 15-minute walking distance from the hotel.
Henrica completed her 200 yoga teacher training at the Dallas Yoga Center, Texas, in June 2019. She is an experienced teacher with over 1,000 hours of teaching end of December 2024. She offers a blend of traditional Hatha yoga, Vinyasa and Movement Awareness. Instruction is focused on giving students the opportunity to practice yoga at their own pace and ability by offering modifications and creating awareness of functional movement. Restorative yoga is an option offered for those who need a more relaxing and focused practice.
Overlooking the Guadiana River and just across from Sanlucar, Spain, this retreat at Hotel D'Alcoutim is for those who enjoy being outdoors. The area offers a number of trails and the hotel is located at the trailhead for the Via Algarviana, as well as next to southern Camino de Santiago trail. The area offers a number of historical sites such as the old Alcoutim castle ruins, Roman ruins, spectacular views over the countryside and river, an abundance of wildflowers in the spring and a river beach. and along a river, relaxing, There is a ferry that crosses the river from Alcoutim to San Lucar and there is even the option for a bit of adventure, be it a zipline experience across the Guadiana river, a boat ride or kayaking experience.
The retreat price includes a daily breakfast buffet and dinner. Dinner menu options will be provided closer to the date but will include a choice of vegetarian, fish or meat for the main course. Gluten-free is also offered on special request. Special dietary needs will need to be communicated in advance so that these can be accommodated to the best of the hotel’s possibilities. Lunch and snacks are available at the hotel but left as flexible to accommodate activity options. Retreat guests will be responsible for settling their personal hotel expenses at check out.
Coffee and tea will be available in a separate area reserved for the group for a late-night or early-morning hot beverage. Drinking water will be provided in your room upon arrival. Subsequent water can be purchased at the hotel or in Alcoutim. Drinking water will be made available for yoga classes.
Faro Airport
67 km
Transfer not provided
Airport transfers are not included in the price of the retreat. An airport transfer can be arranged from Faro Airport or via the hotel. There is also a taxi service in Alcoutim. Please contact the host for additional questions re airport transfer, transportation and rideshare options.
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