8 Day Rejuvenating Yoga and Golf Startup Course Retreat in Beautiful Algarve

Facilities

Golf and Yoga Overview

Golf coaching will take place at Santo Antonio Golf Course between Sagres and Lagos, right on the doorsteps of our beautiful and comfortable Algarve Villa with pool, which is ideally located beside the fairway of the 18th hole and overlooks the rolling fairways and greens of one of the most popular and challenging courses in the Algarve.

Our qualified PGA Golf Professional will explain, teach and demonstrate skills to help you learn the basic fundamentals of the game or to further improve your golf skills. Lessons will take place on the driving range, practice area, or putting green as part of a 9 or 18-hole playing lesson. Karma Surf Retreat offers the perfect tuition package for your ability. Golf equipment will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own. Upgrades are available to all packages and include additional lessons on-course playing lessons and extra rounds.

Startup - Introductory/Beginner Course

This package consists of 5 days of learning how to play golf. Each of the first four days will take place at the golf academy, short game practice ground, or on one of the 4 putting greens at the resort. On the fifth day, the week will conclude with a 9-hole on-course playing lesson with the professional.

The golf coaching packages at Karma Surf Retreat are the perfect way to achieve great results in a short space of time and are suitable for golfers of all levels. Each coaching package is unique; it is tailored specifically to each golfer because no two golfers or golf swings are the same. Whether you’re a complete beginner wishing to learn the basic golf Principles or an advanced player who wants to improve their skills there is a perfect Karma golf coaching package for you.

Golf Course

Framed by a valley that meanders through the course creating some undulating fairways, the Golf Santo Antonio course at Parque da Floresta is an impressive arena that has already been the stage for the prestigious Europro Tour. An undulating course with some sloping fairways, particularly on the front nine. Small well-bunkered greens, many near lakes on the back nine, require a good degree of accuracy. The course is perfectly integrated into the landscape.

To be played with accurate precision. The 1st hole of Santo Antonio Golf Course, 306 meters for a Par 4, presents a demanding tee shot to commence the round, for those intending to reach its green in just two shots.

Hole 5 is a Par 3 over just 112 meters, although short, it is imperative to hit the green as there are sharp slopes on all sides, making par difficult if the green is missed. The par 5 9th ranks among the toughest stroke-index 1 holes ever designed. At 490 meters, the third shot is steeply uphill and over a ravine.

A fascinating diversity

On the second nine of Golf Santo Antonio, the highlight is hole 11 a green protected by water and is immediately followed by a par 5 that leads up the “Valley of the Wells” to another well-protected green. Having played along the “Lost Valley” of the par 4 14th, with its spectacular views of the village of Figueira and the sea, you are faced with the dramatic tee shot of the par 3 15th. Here, on the tee, players are presented with an imposing view of a large, picturesque lake that has to be carried in order to reach the wide, but shallow, green.

Another notable hole of the Golf Santo Antonio course is number 18, a fabulous finishing hole, placed right beneath the Clubhouse. The line is straight over the large pine tree setting up the approach to the elevated amphitheater green where all your golf buddies are sure to be watching. Nothing like a little pressure at the finish!

The Clubhouse of Santo Antonio Golf Course is typically Portuguese and provides spectacular panoramic views over mountains and sea, and also a general view over much of the course.

Technical Details

• Type of terrain: A variety of shots from various terrain at times
• Tree Lined: With Pines and eucalyptus
• Buggy Recommended: Yes
• Water hazards: Defined and can be seen
• Type of course: Mixture of Heath and Parkland
• Signature Hole: 5th
• Comments: A demanding course for all handicaps, competitively priced
• Main events on this course:
• Henry Cooper Charity Golf Classic
• David Seamen Safe Hands Charity Golf Classic
• PGA Europro Tour

Facilities

• Golf Reception: Every day from 07:45 to 18:00
• Golf Shop: Every day from 07:45 to 18:00
• Driving Range: Yes
• Putting Green: Yes
• Locker Rooms: Yes
• Clubhouse: With Restaurant and Snack bar
• Buggies: Without GPS
• Trolleys: Manual
• Golf Clubs: Callaway | Wilson
• Golf Lessons: Available
• Academy: Yes
• Juniors: Up to 18 years old

Itinerary – A typical week

Saturday: Arrival day

They will prepare a Brazilian Welcome-BBQ in the evening starting around 19:00.

Sunday

The day for settling in, sightseeing, and chillaxing. All activities start on Monday.

Monday to Friday: Enjoying the Golf Package

• 08:00 Morning yoga
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 10:00-17:00 (2-3 hours flexible) Golf course (depending on golf package booked)
• 13:00-14:00 Lunch
• 17:00 Restorative yoga
• 19:00 Dinner (optional)

In the middle of the week, on Wednesday, they will prepare a seafood BBQ for you and you can enjoy massages (optional).

The comfortable retreat villa is situated inside the beautiful Santo Antonio Golf Resort near Budens at the Southwest Algarve. With courses all around, you basically can play golf just around the corner. Golf carts are available. In the resort, there is a restaurant and fitness facility. Just 5 minutes down to Salema beach, you will find more restaurants in case you want to eat out.

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The food consists of an organic breakfast (every day), healthy vegetarian lunch (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri), welcome dinner (Sat), and a Portuguese seafood lunch (Wed), including water, coffee, tea, and fruit for free. Vegan/vegetarian dinners are offered optionally. The fully equipped kitchen is always at your disposal for preparing your favorite dishes with fresh ingredients from the nearby (super)market. There are also many possibilities for eating out.

Breakfast

In the morning, they serve you a healthy organic breakfast (buffet), consisting of cereal, organic fruit, bread, rolls, homemade jam, milk, yogurt, typical sausages and cheeses of the region, and other Portuguese delicacies. They will also serve freshly juiced juices and green smoothies made from fruit and veggies of the season. Moreover, coffee, various teas, water, and fruit are at your disposal during your stay at the Karma Surf Retreat.

Lunch and Dinner

At noon, they arrange a delicious healthy vegetarian lunch to enjoy after your activities. On top, they will organize a welcome dinner plus a Portuguese seafood lunch. At all other times, there is a fully equipped kitchen in the villa at your disposal, so you can prepare your favorite dishes and dine together, for example, on the terrace overlooking the sea watching the sunset.

Eating Out

In case you would like to eat out, there are several restaurants nearby, including typical Portuguese, seafood, grilled chicken, snacks, pizza, and also a gourmet restaurant. For sure you will find something you like. You have an even bigger variety of restaurants in Cascais (15 mins). Even Lisbon’s stunning culinary diversity (including vegetarian) is only 30 minutes by car and will not leave any wish unfulfilled.

There is a wide range of outdoor activities offered like yoga or surfing with the organizer's own surf school. Others are handled by their partners: mountain biking, hiking, SUP, climbing, coasteering, horseback riding - just ask your hosts and they will be able to organize everything for you.

Other activities

• Extra yoga: 40 EUR/hour
• Massage: 55 EUR/hour
• Physiotherapy
• Surf equipment (Surfboards 50 EUR/week, wetsuit, Stand-up-Paddle)*
• Bicycles
• Child Care: 15 EUR/hour
• Sightseeing tour
• MTB tour
• Quad tour
• Horseback riding (at the beach)

It is possible to have massage treatments at the venue with a massage therapist for additional cost.

• 7 nights accommodation in a double room (suite optional)
• 5 yoga classes (1 hour) including all equipment needed
• 5 x 2-hour coached golf lessons including video analysis and golf equipment
• Golf buggy
• 7 organic breakfast
• 4 vegetarian lunch
• 1 welcome barbecue (seafood or picanha) with beer and wine
• 1 Portuguese seafood lunch or dinner with beer and wine
• Available all day: coffee, tea, water, juice, milk, and fresh fruits
• Welcome drink
• Internet (Wi-Fi)

• Flights
• Travel insurance
• Airport transfer (optional)
• Dinners (optional)
• Massages (optional)
• Bike rental (optional)
• Physiotherapy (optional)
• Sightseeing, and other outdoor sports or extra activities (optional)

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.