6 Day Yoga Holiday in a Beach House in West Algarve, Portugal
Relaxing Beach Yoga Holiday Portugal
Can you imagine waking up with the sound of the waves, the smell of the ocean, its beautiful energy, and sunsets every day? You are invited in a cosy house on one of the most beautiful local beaches of the west Algarve. Being on a small hill you will enjoy the endless views over the ocean, which is only a 2-minute walking distance away. Every day the yoga instructor will walk with you to the beach for early morning yoga and pranayama session, followed by a breakfast. This is your relaxing holiday with lots of spare time to explore the coastal walks, swim in your pool which is the Atlantic Ocean, go for a surf, read some inspiring books, meditate on the beach, and of course enjoy waking up every day with an ocean view. The house will be shared with max 3 other guests ensuring a peaceful and restful stay and as the yoga classes are in a small group, we can guarantee that everyone will feel comfortable and at ease, no matter what your background is!
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Highlights
- Every day morning yoga and pranayama on the beach
- On the last day guided afternoon or evening yoga Nidra
- Daily healthy breakfasts, on first and last evening dinner
- Packed lunches on the 3 days where there is no dinner served.
- Access to the kitchen to prepare your meals
- Free tea and fruit all day
- 5 nights accommodation
- Amazing sunsets every night
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Free parking
- Parking lot
The house is located on Monte Clerigo Beach which is in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, on the west coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a typical Portuguese house, which has just been renovated.. Besides sharing with other yogi(ni)´s you will share the space with your host cq teacher.
Being on a small hill you will enjoy the endless views over the ocean which is only a two-minute walking distance away. The beach house is perfect for nature lovers and those that enjoy the simpler things. The house is rustic and basic but has everything you need during your stay.
Monte Clerigo and this beach house have a lot of Portuguese charm, it is a beautiful, peaceful location for this yoga program. The mindful walks start just behind the house where there is the famous Rota Vicentina trail, the old fisherman's trail that follows the coastline and offers a great view and moments for reflection.
You get to enjoy the amazing sunsets, every night and walk to the beach whenever you want. In the summertime, this beach gets busy with locals, but being in a prime location, you can easily avoid this.
Where other tourists need cars to get to the beach and have problems finding parking spaces, you will have private parking next to the house, but saying that you won´t need to rent a car to explore more of the environment, here is everything just on your doorstep!
There are three beach restaurants where you can enjoy affordable meals, tapas and drinks, and Wi-Fi. Limited single occupancy rooms for a surcharge are available. Please contact us for more information regarding this.
Program
We would like to invite you to our cozy house on one of the most beautiful local beaches of the west Algarve. Being on a small hill you will enjoy the endless views over the ocean, which is only a 2-minute walking distance away.
Every day, Eve will walk with you to the beach for early morning yoga and pranayama session, followed by breakfast. This is your relaxing holiday with lots of spare time to explore the coastal walks, swim in your pool, which is the Atlantic Ocean, go for a surf, read some inspiring books, meditate on the beach, and of course, enjoy waking up every day with an ocean view. There is also the possibility to rent a bicycle, book a massage and for sure explore the sealife between the rocks on low tide (recommended)!
This is your chance to experience ´life on the beach and you will see that Monte Clerigo is a very special beach, favored by most locals because of its beauty and authenticity.
Eve has been running retreats for over 10 years and has lots of experience in teaching & hospitality. All breakfasts are included and on surfing days we provide you with a packed lunch. On the day of arrival and departure we offer you a dinner, so we can open and close the week together. The other meals can be enjoyed in one of the 2 beach restaurants, each with its own charm. Of course, you can also use the kitchen and prepare meals with your housemates, or even make together a nice bbq.
We highly recommend to hike at least one time from Monte Clerigo beach via the Old Fisherman´s trail to Arrifana beach or simply relax in the garden taking the sun or watching beach life, or what about treating yourself to a relaxing massage, book a horse riding or SUP tour! There is so much to do in the area, simply share your wishes with Eve and she will be delighted to advise you.
Sample daily schedule
Day 1:
- 17:00 (or later) Check-in
- 19:00 Dinner
- 22:00 Silence
Day 2:
- Early morning yoga and pranayama
- Breakfast
- 22:00 Silence
Day 3:
- Early morning yoga and pranayama
- Breakfast
- 22.00 Silence
Day 4:
- Early morning yoga and pranayama
- Breakfast
- 22:00 Silence
Day 5:
- Early morning yoga and pranayama
- Breakfast
- 19.00 Dinner
- 20:15 Yoga Nidra
Day 6:
- Early morning yoga and pranayama
- Breakfast
- 11:00 Check out
Note
The yoga classes are suitable for beginners and advanced since many asanas have different variations, and visitors can follow the classes on their own level and at their own pace.
Instructors
Eveline
Eve has done several studies: a teacher training course with an emphasis on anatomy and physiology, a Back Pain Management course at SHIVSHAKTI YOGA INSTITUTE, a traditional Indian Hatha, and a yoga teacher training at Yog Vidya Gurukul in India. Her ambition is not only to teach but mainly to inspire people to integrate yoga into their daily life.
Retreat location
The beach of Praia do Monte Clérigo is inside the Vicentine Coast Natural Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The beach is near the village of Aljezur and is totally unspoiled by the ravages of tourism. The beach is of fine golden sand and is very clean.
The southern end of the beach has unusual and extensive rock formations, amongst which visitors can observe diverse marine life in the pools and gullies between the rocks. There is an abundance of starfish, crabs, shrimps, and barnacles.
Within the rock crevices at the tide line Octopus can be seen and in the deeper rock pools, there are shoals of juvenile fish such as Sea Bream. The sea, when conditions are right, is a popular spot for surfing and bodyboarding, other nearby (surf) beaches are:
Distances
- Amoreira Beach - 3 minutes drive
- Arrifana Beach - 7 minutes drive
- Amado Beach in Carrapateira - 25 min drive
- Faro Airport - 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Lisbon - 3 hours drive
- Seville - 4 hours
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The package includes daily breakfast, 3 packed lunches & 2 dinners.
Your food is prepared by your yoga instructor and is healthy yet simple, so you could be inspired to take some recipes home and integrate a healthy lifestyle in a simple way to your (busy) lifestyle. Every day there is a healthy, nutritious breakfast served, 3 days are with a packed lunch, and on arrival day and the last night, there will be home-cooked vegetarian (or vegan) dinners.
Fruit and tea are available during the day.
You can use the kitchen to prepare additional food. If you have a specific dietary intolerance/allergy, please let us know before the retreat starts.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Free activity from your doorstep: Hiking the Rota Vicentina, the fisherman's trail
Tracking right next to the coastline, the Rota Vicentina follows the trails used by locals to reach the beaches and hot fishing spots. It is a single track along the cliffs with plenty of sand, which can only be explored on foot. Since the accommodation is nestled in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, you are recommended to discover some parts of the famous Rota Vicentina.
Visiting Aljezur and the surroundings by car or local bus
The closest town to the accommodation is Aljezur, a beautiful representation of the untouched Algarve. Enjoy beautiful natural landscapes, where donkeys work the land, cowbells tinkle on the plains and some of the best beaches in Portugal await you.
Situated in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, the large natural park that extends along the western coast of the Algarve, Aljezur is a small agricultural town lying on the fertile plains that border the Aljezur river. The hilltop ruins of a 10th-century Moorish castle dominate the historic town center
Other beautiful nearby villages are Carrepateira, Bordeira, Odeceixe, or the mountains on Monchique. Let the team of Prana Casa advise you.
Horse carriage riding
Maximum for five persons.
Horseback riding along the coast
Set your spirit free and learn to trust the beautiful nature of a horse.
MTB rental
The southwest has a wide network of mainly unmapped dirt tracks that are great fun to explore on a (mountain) bike, with trips customized for all levels of ability.
Dolphin-watching tour
Enjoy a dolphin-seeing tour in Lagos. To get there, you will need to use public transport or a rental car.
Sea life Safari - What is it about?
The rocks of Monte Clerigo are an estuary that is inhabited by various kinds of animal species. With the incoming low tide, the sea life is starting to get revealed, and the lagoon thrives full of life.
Spa treatments
Reiki, massage, sound healing, and more, are available at an extra cost.
What's included
- Daily beach yoga and pranayama
- Yoga Nidra
- Daily breakfasts
- 2 dinners
- 3 packed lunches
- Fruit and tea during the day
- 5 nights' accommodation
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights cost
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
- Airport transfer
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 128 per person
Faro Airport
86 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
There are various airports to fly into, the closest one being Faro Airport. From here, a 1 hour and 15 minute trip by car takes you to the west coast. You may also take a train or bus to Lagos, and then a taxi to the location.
Prana Casa can happily arrange either a taxi and rental car for you. There are also cheap flights flying to Lisbon (3 hours drive) and Seville (Spain), and there is good public transportation from there to Lagos which takes around four hours.
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 30 days before arrival.
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