5 Day Revitalizing Massage and Yoga Retreat in Cascais, Portugal
Portugal Yoga Retreat Near the Beach
Restore on the lovely Estoril Coast in Portugal! With only a three-minute walk to the beach, take in the ocean breeze while you enjoy a restorative massage and practice Hatha yoga with a group of yogis from around the world. Not only do you get to enjoy a soothing massage, but you will also have access to the rooftop yoga studio to practice yoga or take a dip in the pool with views of the magical castle kingdom, Sintra, and the beach.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- 2 tailored massages, combining a variety of massage techniques
- 5 minutes' walking distance from the beach
- Breakfast and drinks
- 4 nights accommodation in newly renovated rooms
- Rooftop studio with pool access
- 15-minute train ride to the historical city of Lisbon and the dreamy beach town, Cascais
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Meeting room
The newly renovated residential building was originally from the '60s, then renovated in 2016, with suites and studios, all with private bathrooms. Each room is modernly furnished with influences of the '50s and '60s. There's also a rooftop with a swimming pool and sea view. The accommodation above the retreat center is located in the heart of Parede.
Program
This is a wonderful chance to calm down, take a break from your daily routine, and tap into taking care of yourself. During the retreat, you will have the opportunity:
- To feel relaxed and energized with daily yoga classes that take place in a cozy yoga studio
- To feel stretched, relieved, and invigorated after Laya Studio's massage treatments
- To enjoy Laya Studio's rooftop with a beautiful view of the sea and Sintra
- To get to the beach within a three-minute walk
- To experience the local side of Portugal, as the village of Parede is catered to tourists and run by the locals
- To dine out at famous restaurants and bakeries
- To wind down with a Restorative yoga class
- To fully relax in newly renovated state-of-the-art rooms located just above the yoga studio
Daily sample schedule
- Breakfast buffet full of yummy vegetarian eats!
- 10:00 Hatha yoga class
- 11:00 Free time to relax or explore the darling village of Parede
- 12:00 Thai yoga massage
- 13:00 Free time to go to the beach or take the train to Lisbon
- 19:00 Yin yoga class
- 20:00 Evening activity
Instructors
Cláudia Laia
Cláudiaa is a yoga teacher and dancer specialized in Thai Yoga Massages, movement analysis, and certified by Yoga Alliance UK. She has always been passionate about movement and had an early interest in travel and knowing different cultures. She loves to teach yoga indoors and outdoors, in bright and inspiring places.
Tiago Botelho
Tiago Botelho is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher.
Carlos Ortega Montoya
Carlos found Yoga through Kryia. He then discovered Hatha Yoga and, at the same time, massages. He even found space to study Chinese medicine. He wouldn't trade what he does today for anything, because what calls him and what gives him pleasure in life is in fact giving Yoga classes and massages. Carlos consider Yoga as the conditioning of the body for the practice of meditation, and meditation is the observation of oneself. His classes are described by students as intense and profound.
Irene Fial
Irene started practicing Yoga, when she was still very young, as a technique to stretch at the end of her training at the gym. But she found out there was much more on it and began to to deepen her knowledge and familiarize herself with the history and philosophy of Yoga. Numerous training sessions followed, Pre-Natal Yoga, Yoga for Children, Aerial Yoga and also Massage.
Retreat location
The retreat center is located in the swanky village of Parede with a beach known for its therapeutic benefits. Parede is full of bakeries, local shops, and famous restaurants that celebrities Madonna and Cristiano Ronaldo are known for dining at.
The retreat center is directly across the street from the Parede train station, which you can take to Lisbon or Cascais in just 15 minutes to explore more of Portugal.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Healthy and organic vegetarian breakfast with a side of Portuguese flavors will be served every morning. On your last day, expect to leave with a fruit basket full of healthy snacks for your departure home.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
Things to do (optional)
- Private yoga classes
- Massages
- Mindful walk
Spa treatments
- Thai massage (included)
- Relaxation massage (included)
- Tui Na massage
- Deep tissue therapeutical massage
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation
- 2 massages
- 7 yoga classes
- 4 vegetarian breakfasts
- 3-minute walk to the beach
- Access to the rooftop studio and pool (spring and summer)
- Transfer from the airport
What's not included
- Flights
- Transport to the airport
- Lunch and dinner
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa fee
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Lisbon Portela Airport
21 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), Portugal. Transfer from the airport is included in the price
Arrival by train
To get to the retreat center, there's a metro (subway) directly from the airport to Cais do Sodré, and then from Cais do Sodre, you ride the train to Parede station.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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