8 Days Mountain Biking and Yoga Retreats in Lisboa, Portugal

Facilities

The Lodge has private and shared accommodations. They have single, double, triple rooms available and a pool house good for four persons. The rooms are equipped with a private bath ensuite, and a private terrace. All rooms feature an iPod / MP3 docking station. The rooms are also equipped with a heater which available in October, November, March, and April. They use quality anti-allergy care mattresses "Molaflex" to give their guests a good nights sleep. For individual and harmonious furnishing of the rooms, they used mainly recycled wood for ecological reasons.

Saltwater swimming pool

No real holidays without a pool! A little dip in the morning to wake up, or dosing away the day floating on an air-mattress, a drink from the pool bar in your hand, this saltwater swimming pool will add to the feeling of really being on holiday.

Yoga pavilion

• The Lodge offers daily morning and evening yoga classes in an 80-square-meter, semi-open pavilion made of recycled wood.

Fitness area

The fitness area is not a common gym with just weights. It focuses on balance and core training and use elements from functional, cross fit and TRX. You will find various balance boards, slack-lines, swiss and bosu balls.

Palm tree garden

• Relax on a sun lounger in the beautiful garden, lined by colorful flowers and majestic palm trees, giving you a tropical sensation.

Chill-out-lounge

• Cozy sofas and armchairs made of recycled wood, flat screen TV, DVD, Playstation, books and board games await you in the lounge in the main house.

Common kitchen

• A fully equipped, shared kitchen is at your disposal.

Yoga session

In the evening, 1-hour yoga sessions focus on restoring your energy by relaxing your muscles and calming your mind after an action packed day. Private yoga sessions takes your yoga to that next level, or if you want to learn about certain exercises to improve your surfing / climbing / mountain biking, a private one-on-one 1 hour yoga lesson is the solution.

Mountain biking session

Get the most out of your trip, and use the local knowledge of our guides, to one of Europe's most exciting and diverse regions to explore by mountain bike. The tours will lead you along the rough Atlantic coast with its steep cliffs and into the heart of the Serra de Sintra, with its dense and varied fauna, deep valleys and high mountains, breathtaking views guaranteed. The tours include single and double tracks and dirt roads.

The Lodge

The Lodge is the only place in Europe where you are in a 50 kilometer radius of 129 kilometers of stunning coastlines, 64 surf spots, 376 kilometers bike path, 40 climbing spots, a 100-square-foot yoga and fitness area, spa and countless other sports facilities await. It is located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, one of Europe's most diverse and enchanting regions.

Sintra

15 minutes inland from The Lodge lies Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic town has been a summer residence for the Portuguese Royal families from the 14th to the 20th century and thus there are several impressive royal buildings to visit. Dominating the city's center, you find the Palacio Nacional, with its two famous conic chimneys. On top of the Monte de Pena, you can see the fantastic 19th century Palacio da Pena from as far away as Lisbon. Surrounded by a beautiful and exotic garden, this combination of Neo-Gothic, Neo-Manueline, Neo-Islamic and Neo-Renaissance architecture is a must-see and the view of the surrounding area will blow you away.

The remains of the Castelo dos Mouros, the Castle of the Moors, date back to the 8th century, the period of Arab occupation of the Iberian peninsula. Nowadays, the ruins of the castle invite the visitor to get lost in time and enjoy the majestic view from its ancient walls. Brightly illuminated at night it still seems to protect the city of Sintra.

Further sites not to be missed include the Palacio da Regaleira estate, a romantic palace and chapel surrounded by four hectares of park, featuring fountains, lakes, grottoes and wells and declared UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the Palacio de Monserrate with its laid back park, where you find one of the richest botanical gardens in Portugal.

Nearby places

• Lisbon - 40 minutes by driving
• Praia das Macas - 20 minutes by walking
• Sintra - 15 minutes by driving or bus

A scrumptious buffet breakfast and packed lunch will be provided and are included in the price.

The Lodge offers two types of breakfast, trying to use regionally grown products as much as possible. The generous breakfast times from 08:00 - 11:00 cater the early bird as well as to the late sleeper.

Standard breakfast is included in the price. The standard breakfast is a rich breakfast buffet that will provide you with all you need for an action packed day. It includes tea and coffee, different juices, yoghurt, various fresh breads, ham and cheese, jam and honey, fruits and cereals.

A packed lunch is an easy way to prepare you for a day outdoors. Create your own delicious sandwich at the breakfast buffet and receive your lunchbox containing a bottle of water, fruit and cereal bar. The Lodge gets their ingredients locally to support local farmers and avoid long transport routes. This also means that only the freshest and most delicious products will be served on your plates.

Exclusions

Healthy breakfast. This option will provide you with the special power shakes where only the most nutritious and healthy ingredients are allowed. It includes a shake made out of fruits, various nuts, flakes and sunflower seed, oats and whey powder, a Chia seed honey yogurt booster, and a wheatgrass mango juice.

Boule

Climbing

Golf

Hiking

Horse-back riding

Kite surf

Mountain bike

Rock climbing

Skate boarding

SUP

Surfing

Windsurf

Jacuzzi

Feel the warm water massaging your tired muscles, gaining new energy for the next day. Open for everyone on Monday and Thursday between 17:00 - 22:00. On non-Spa days, such as Wednesday and during the weekend, it is accessible with an additional cost until 20:00 only.

Massages

• Massages are available optional at an extra cost. The masseuse will be at your service, offering different types of massages.

Sauna

Relax your tired muscles and chill out on the wooden deck till its time for the next round of sweating. Open for everyone on Tuesday and Friday between 17:00 - 22:00. On non-Spa days, such as Wednesday and during the weekend, it is accessible with an additional cost until 20:00 only.

• 2 sauna and 2 Jacuzzi sessions during spa hours
• 5 days of mountain biking course
• 5 days of yoga classes
• 7 nights accommodation
• Daily buffet breakfast and lunch package
• Free use of yoga equipments
• Free use of the swimming pool, gym, dartboard, chill-out lounge
• Transfers to starting point of mountain biking sessions
• Unlimited fresh fruits and tea daily

• Airport transfers
• Massage treatment
• Other sports activities
• Sauna and beach towels
• Sports rental

Arrival by airplane

The nearest airport is Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). From there, The Lodge Portugal can arrange an airport transfer at an extra cost.