8 Day Complete Surf and Yoga Holiday in Peniche, Portugal
Surf and Yoga Retreat Portugal
Boa Onda Guesthouse welcomes you to this fun yoga and surf retreat for all levels. It’s designed for you to discover and enjoy the practice of yoga, combined with thrilling surf lessons on the beautiful Silver Coast of Portugal. Yoga and surfing are like yin and yang: the two practices complement each other, for you to feel energized and rested during and after your vacation. It offers a comfy, cozy, friendly place, where you can sleep listening to the waves, hang out with new friends and watch amazing sunsets after surfing.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 6 surf classes
- A surfboard according to level and appropriate wetsuit
- Transport to and from the surf spot (if necessary)
- 7 yoga classes
- Daily healthy vegetarian breakfast
- Fruit, tea, and coffee all-day
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 102 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
The guest house is a brand new accommodation in Peniche, which lies 100 meters from the beach where sand and rocks can be found. They have different kinds of rooms, with or without bathrooms, some with ocean views, all of those in a quiet and relaxing area. Guests can enjoy a big common space with cable television and Wi-Fi as well as a big equipped kitchen.
Bars, restaurants, and shops are a walking distance away. The bus stop is just off the guesthouse street.
Program
During this retreat, you will start each day with a healthy breakfast followed by a surfing lesson. During the afternoons you will enjoy a variety of yoga classes. Yoga is the practice of combining body, mind, and breath. Yoga takes place in a private studio. There are a variety of styles with professional yoga teachers. You will be provided with mats and properties, so you just need to bring comfortable clothes.
Hatha yoga
Hatha refers to the practice of physical yoga postures, meaning your Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Power yoga classes are all Hatha yoga. The word “Hatha” can be translated in two ways, as willful or forceful, or the yoga of activity, and as sun (ha), and moon (tha), the yoga of balance. Hatha practices are designed to align and calm your body, mind, and spirit in preparation for meditation.
Surfing for every level
Holidays in Portugal are not complete unless you try to surf. The graduated and professional teachers at Boa Onda Guesthouse know exactly where to find the best waves and best surfing conditions. In case you are a beginner, you will be taught how to surf step by step. And if you already know how to do it, there are some tricks for you to improve and you can also use video coaching and photography.
Instructors
Chiara
Chiara is an experienced yogi and qualified yoga teacher who has her own studio in Ravenna, Italy. In the summer time she lives here in Peniche where she offers our guests yoga classes featuring hatha and vinyasa asanas. Her classes focus on correct alignment and feature sequences designed to develop strength and flexibility, a perfect compliment for surfing. Chiara is also qualified to provide Thai massage, having trained in Bangkok at the Wat pho International School of Thai Massage.
Marie
Marie, an experienced and qualified yoga teacher, has combined her profound love for surfing with a distinctive style of Holistic Yoga includes Elements of Hatha Yoga and Yin Yoga. Her classes integrate Breathwork a harmonious mix of dynamic and calming elements, preparing students for surfing adventures while promoting relaxation in the evenings. With a focus on balancing the mind, body, and spirit, Marie creates a transformative experience for all attendees.
Pika Dias
Pika, the one and only. An experienced bodyboarder and surfer, with over 7 years of teaching experience. He brings a smile to every students face and believes a good smile is the best antidote for any worries. If he isn't in the water teaching, he is sharing his love for music with our guests. And yes - it's impossible to take a photo of him without him making a funny face.
Javier The Spanish
Meet Javi. Part Spanish and, most likely, part fish. He is a beloved soul surfer, which gives unforgettable words of wisdom throughout your surf classes. There is no better person who can guide you on your surfing journey. The only danger is that you might want to quite your job, move into a camper and become a beach bum after you finish your vacation.
Location
Located in a quiet neighborhood of Peniche, the Boa Onda Guesthouse is a 100-meter walking distance to the beach and very close to the Baleal island. Restaurants, supermarkets, bars, and other shops are also within walking distance.
Distances
- Beach, 100 meters
- Lisbon - 40 to 60 minutes
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Peniche
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Daily breakfast is provided during your stay. All meals are in keeping with supporting local producers whenever possible. You will be served a healthy breakfast with yogurt, milk, (vegan or not) cereals, oats porridge, fresh fruits, eggs, hand-made cakes, coffee, and tea. All guests can use the kettle, toast machine, and coffee machine. The terrace with an ocean view offers you a wonderful breakfast time to connect to nature.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Things to do (optional)
- Book Thai massage or Osteopathy
- Explore the wonderful island of Berlenga
- Go shopping and try typical liquor in Obidos
- Go swimming or relax by the beach
- Visit Lisbon, Sintra, and the magical cities around
- Rent a bicycle or skateboard and explore the area around
Spa treatments
Thai massage and osteopathy are available upon request at an additional cost.
What's included
- 6 surf lessons
- 7 yoga lessons
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast buffet
- Fresh fruit and tea all day
- Free use of chill-out-lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Equipment on all days + a surfboard according to level and appropriate wetsuit during a surf lesson
- Transport to and from the surf spot
- Yoga mats and yoga accessories
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Pick up from Peniche bus station
- Massage treatments
- Other sports activities
- Sports rental
- Other meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Lisbon Portela Airport
64 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Airport (LIS). Boa Onda Guesthouse can organize your airport transfer. The price is 90 to 100 EUR one way. You need to book the transfer in advance. You can use Uber directly from the airport. The cost is about 60 EUR. You can also rent a car to feel more freedom.
Arrival by bus
There are 2 bus companies from Lisbon to Peniche. Both are pretty close to the airport. To get to the bus station, you can take a classic taxi from the airport to Sete Rios or Campo Grande (about 7 EUR, 10 minutes driving) or you can use Uber (the price should be much cheaper).
In Lisbon, you can also use the metro to get to Sete Rios bus station. There is a metro station next to the airport. You have to take the red line from the airport to Sao Sebastiao and then the blue line to Jardim Zoologico where there is the bus station Sete Rios.
You can buy your ticket online and it costs 8.60 EUR or you can buy it at the bus station. So, depending on what time you will land in Lisbon, you can choose the best bus option for you because these companies have different schedules.
In Peniche you need to get off at the last stop (main bus station) because there are some other stops in between. From there we can organize a pick up with a taxi to our guesthouse (taxi about 8 EUR).
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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