4 Day Yoga and Surf Retreat Close to the Beautiful Silvercoast, Portugal
Recharging Yoga and Surf Retreat in Portugal
Stay in a beautiful Portuguese Quinta (country house) surrounded by nature close to the beaches of the Silvercoast. Recharge with daily yoga classes, learn to surf and enjoy delicious food.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Yoga classes
- Surf theory and lessons
- Surfing equipment and transfer to the beach included
- Daily healthy and energizing breakfast buffet
- Fruits, tea, coffee, and water throughout the day
- Daily delicious lunch and dinner
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
4 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 5.5
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Convenience / grocery store
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
The House
The retreat center consists of a main house with nine bedrooms and six bathrooms, and an annex with three apartments. The large south-facing terrace with beautiful views over the surrounding green hills is the ideal place to enjoy dinner or just relax with a book.
The spacious living and dining room is the center of the house, where meals can be enjoyed together, and the big fireplace makes sure that even during colder days, it is warm and cozy. There is an indoor and outdoor yoga space for daily yoga classes and an outdoor swimming pool to cool down during the warmer days.
The main house is surrounded by a big garden with numerous fruit trees, which offers enough space for everyone to relax. For guests arriving by car, there is a car park on the grounds.
Rooms
As the main house is built against a rock, its different levels give it a unique character. Each room has a different size and offers different views of the surrounding area. The guest rooms are divided over four levels with no more than four rooms per floor. There are a variety of accommodation options:
- Single, double, or twin rooms with shared bathrooms
- Single, double, or twin rooms with private bathrooms
- Triple room with private bathroom
- Family apartment
Program
Surfing
Portugal and, in particular, the coast around Peniche and Baleal offer some of the best conditions for surfing, regardless of whether you are a beginner or want to improve your surfing. Buddha Retreats believes that students learn best in small groups where instructors can spend enough time with each student to address individual needs and skill levels.
The surf lessons are suited for all levels, from beginners and intermediate to advanced surfers. The instructors will take their time to explain theory and practice basic skills on the beach. They will provide you with all the necessary equipment and a wetsuit to keep you warm while surfing. Surfing conditions are good all year round, with bigger waves during autumn and winter and smaller waves in spring and summer.
Yoga for Surfers
The yoga practice focuses on core strength and balance, which have great benefits for surfing. Each class is a challenge, and you will work your body. Sun salutations are a great way to strengthen the arms and the chest before surfing, while forward bending and twisting are a great way to release the body after a long day of surfing. Each session ends with at least 5 minutes of relaxation (Savasana).
Surfers and non-surfers of all levels can benefit from the classes. During your yoga and surf retreats, Buddha Retreats will schedule one daily yoga class and one daily surf class. The yoga studio is fully equipped with mats and necessary props, so there is no need to bring anything. For the surf lessons, Buddha Retreats provides you with all the necessary equipment, such as wetsuits and surfboards. Bring water-resistant sunscreen (SPF 30) if you join a yoga and surf retreat.
Schedule
Day 1
- 14:00 Arrival
- 18:00 Yoga class
- 20:00 Welcome dinner
Days 2 and 3
- 08:30 Healthy and energizing breakfast
- 10:00 Surf lessons
- 13:00 Lunch and break
- 17:00 Yoga
- 19:30 Dinner
Day 4
- 08:00 Yoga session
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 11:00 Check-out
If you book a 4 or 5-day retreat during the 8-day retreats the schedule of the 8-day retreat will be followed.
Instructors
Nancy Reyerts
Nancy is a lively, energetic, caring, and attentive Iyengar yoga teacher. She has completed the 3-year Iyengar teacher training program and has been teaching ever since. In her classes, she brings the energy that her yoga practice has brought her. Guiding the students safely toward the benefits that yoga brings. Making contact with each student, correcting, adjusting, and teaching how each body can develop in its own unique way. Making it possible for everyone to experience the advantages of the Iyengar yoga method.
Marie Endres
Marie is a passionate, dedicated certified E-RYT® Yoga Teacher with over 15 years of experience. Originally from Germany, she now lives in Portugal where she shares her deep love for yoga with students from around the world. Marie’s yoga journey has taken her across the globe, including extensive training in Germany, Bali, and India where she studied Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin Yoga. Her approach integrates both the physical and mental aspects of yoga, encouraging balance, strength, and mindful stillness. Her teaching style is a mix of traditional Hatha Yoga and the dynamic flow of Vinyasa.
Location
Buddha Retreats is located about 75 kilometers north of Lisbon. The property is located on a spacious plot in the small village of Columbeira, surrounded by fruit trees and green hills. The nearest beaches are a 15-20 minutes drive away.
Food
Buddha Retreats takes the food very seriously. As part of all the retreats, you will be provided with daily delicious and healthy meals. You will be served an abundance of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, often coming from their own garden or the nearby markets. The menu is based on the philosophy of whole foods, so no processed foods or preservatives as much as possible.
In the morning, you will be served a healthy and energizing breakfast which includes fresh fruit, homemade granola, freshly baked bread, and banana bread, among other things. After an active day, you will enjoy dinner either on the terrace, enjoying the views across the surrounding hills, or indoors in front of the crackling fireplace.
As part of the retreats, you can also enjoy a selection of fresh fruits, coffee, herbal teas, and purified water as much as you wish. During dinner time, Portuguese red and white wines will be served.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
Things to do (optional)
- Massage treatments
- Wine tastings at a local winery
- Horseback riding
Spa treatments
Buddha Retreats offers ayurvedic massage treatments that can be booked before arrival and during your stay.
What's included
- 4 yoga sessions
- 2 surfing classes, including equipment (wetsuits and surfboards) and transfer to the beach
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily healthy and nutritious meals
- Fruits, tea, and water throughout the day
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Additional activities or excursions
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Lisbon Portela Airport
59 km away from your destination
It is advisable to either type in the retreat's address into your navigation or look up the route online before leaving: Rua Salvador Carvalho dos Santos 7, 2540-608 Columbeira, Portugal.
Arrival by bus
Once you arrive at Lisbon Airport and pick up your luggage, you need to take a taxi to the Campo Grande bus terminal, which is only 2.5 kilometers away from the airport. There is a taxi stand just outside the arrival area. From the Campo Grande terminal, buses leave frequently for Bombarral (around 45 minutes).
The bus to Bombarral leaves on the right side of the terminal in a side street (when looking towards the football stadium) opposite a tall green building. You can download the bus timetable of the Rapida Verde bus from Lisbon to Bombarral from the website of Rodoviaria do Oeste. From the bus terminal in Bombarral, it is a 10-minute taxi ride to Buddha Retreats (12 EUR on weekdays and 15 EUR on weekends, one way). They are happy to arrange a taxi for you in Bombarral.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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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