Oxala - Algarve Wellness Retreat

Getting out of my comfort zone participating in the sea activities

Rita was my instructor and she was fabulous

The best thing about this retreat was how seamlessly everything came together—the incredible, thoughtfully themed location, the well-balanced program of yoga classes and massages, and the generous free time to explore the beautiful surrounding area. It truly felt like a complete, well-designed experience and absolutely worth the money. I’d wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who’s considering joining.

What is so lovely about Al Karob Yoga Boutique Hotel is the attention to detail in everything they have designed. There is relaxing music playing constantly in the garden to help your body and brain unwind, the fruit is incredible and all home-grown, the place is spotless, and each area of the hotel is designed with love and care. The staff were amazing. The massage was one of the best I’ve had in a long time and again, the massage room was so deliberately designed with love and care for a relaxing atmosphere. Silvia was so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for me. I was so lucky to be the only one doing yoga at the time of my stay, so I got one-on-one sessions with some of the best yoga instructors I’ve had. The food was incredible! And I was so full at the end of each night that I’d take my pudding back to my room to eat later. A very special place.

Beautiful setting, outstanding retreat from A-Z. I extended the stay with two more nights. Silvia is the kindest person ever and will tend to all individual needs. The yoga is high quality. Food and wine is delicious.

The hotel and room was very nice. The bed was excellent and I slept very well.

Sylvia was so welcoming, made our stay feel like home with amazing food and service.

We loved the daily yoga sessions with Nadia! I came feeling very tired from a busy life in London and was able to fully relax at Al Karob. Nadia helped me fully relax with the yoga and what a incredible lady she was.

The massage was amazing too.

I can’t wait to come back will be telling my friends all about it!

The hotel is incredible, perfectly designed so that you have everything that you need. Every morning started with a really elaborate champagne breakfast, the rest of the meals and cocktails they made were delicious. The hotel doesn't cater for that many people which means it's really peaceful, and the staff give a really personalised service. They were so friendly and went out of their way to support us with everything we needed.

The yoga with Telma was a highlight. We were not expecting a 1:1 yoga class in a private studio, each session personalised to you. Really nice to do this as a couple, it was on some days fun, some days relaxing and others a great physical challenge. Shes the perfect person to run these sessions as she naturally puts you at ease and builds a lot of trust.

Omgeving, strand, bereikbaarheid, rust en zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Spa is geweldig, massage ook. Kamers zeer schoon en mooi uitzicht op het zwembad.

The town and beach are lovely, the hotels great, the yoga teachers are patient. Just a great few days to relax

I loved everything about this retreat. I would book this again in a heartbeat! I have no complaints, everything was just bliss.

Lourenço was amazing; before I went, he was very informative and helpful with all my questions. He also took the mindfulness and meditation sessions which were so eye opening and I felt incredible after each one, he was so great, very knowledgeable.

I had 4 different yoga instructors whilst I was there, each of them offering a variety of yoga styles, which I loved. Each of them were absolutely amazing and I learnt so much.

The location was fabulous, right by a long beautiful sandy beach, with some lovely restaurants and bars along the stretch.

The hotel staff were so very friendly and helpful, made me feel very welcome and special. There was a lovely restaurant with beautiful food. The spa was also lovely. There is an outside pool too but was under construction when I went so can’t comment as I didn’t use it, but it looked lovely! The massage was good too, it added to the relaxation side of things. The room was very comfortable, large bed and a private bathroom with a bath.

I will book this retreat again in the future as it was amazing and the team made it so special. Don’t hesitate to book this!

This is an amazing place if you need to calm down and get deep relaxation. After 5 days I was so relaxed :) Wonderful food, good yoga teachers, nice accommodation. Much love in everything these people do. Massages are super! Take you time & visit this place 🙏 I will definitely come once again. Thank you 😊

Lorenjo and his staff are very caring and friendly. Well kept place, comfortable stay, good service, delicious food.

Food was good, room was really nice

The 5 day yoga retreat was really well run, excellent instructors in a very relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. Wonderful massage, included in the package. The food is of a very high standard, and all small details are carefully considered in the very comfortable rooms. The retreat is a little out of the way, which is nice and quiet, but if you want to explore the coastline it is probably a good idea to rent a car. However the retreat organised taxi transfers too.

"Un petit coin de paradis" a lovely place at paradise. Everything was perfect. Surf; Stand up paddle and Kayaking was possible to enjoy at the lovely beaches at the Algarve's.

Yoga lessons with a lot of different yoga styles allowed to meet all interests. Lourenço have chosen a very nice team with exceptional kind and lovely people. The kitchen prepared from Lydia was extraordinary, Roger Mar had always kind words for the guests and Christina was the best masseuse I ever experienced. Thank you Rita for these great Antigravity lessons; All in all it is in my eyes a magic places surrounded by people who makes this stay very enjoyable.

All of the staff was so kind, helpful and authentic, these are people who truly care about their guests. The best vegetarian food I have ever had. Location was perfect, away from the busy mass tourism. If you are looking for zen and tranquility, this is your place.And the yoga dome, absolutely amazing! The variation of yoga classes offered is a lot of fun. I did 2 classes everyday and they were all really good in their own way. All the teachers are wonderful.

The surfing school and its instructors- very good as well. Well organized and I had such a good time learning how to surf. Kayaking is a great experience as well. And last but not least the massage is spot on, hence I booked an additional one. Again such a lovely lady and I can recommend the deep tissue massage. I also did a 1:1 mindfulness session w Raquel, which was like soul food, wish I would have had more time to do a few more session. My recommendation, be open to try and experience everything that is offered. This new experience will make your stay even more special. I will be back for sure!

Die Hotelanlage mit dem Yogapavillon ist sehr schön und alle waren super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen ist der Hammer – wir haben selten so gut gegessen!

The staff is kind and attentive, the yoga classes are varied, the food is amazing and even the guests are super nice :) I hope to be back again soon.

This is really a wonderful retreat. The rooms are well-thought out, all individual, and very comfortable. The beds are probably amongst the best I have experienced, certainly the best in Portugal.

Lourenco, the owner, and his team have given much thought to every detail, and their care and attention was evident throughout the stay. The resort is quite small, so you do get to know everyone staying there, and the team works hard to ensure that all your needs are met. They will also suggest and arrange excursions during the day. I went canoeing, and really enjoyed the experience.

Morning yoga sessions were followed an unexpectedly great breakfast. I had the evening meal plan, and was really pleased I had taken this option. I was treated to imaginative and delicious vegan meals, each night with a different country theme.

I did the mindfulness course during my stay, and had the pleasure of working with Raquel, who was thoughtful, and imaginative in her techniques and suggestions. I would highly recommend this program.

Different types of yoga are offered each day, and they are easily accessible for beginners. However, experienced yoga practitioners may find them on the light side. I was ok with this, as I was more interested in the regular yoga practice routine.

The resort and its team exceeded all my expectations. I look forward to returning to Alamos in the near future.

La amabilidad de todas y cada una de las personas que trabajan allí. Los desayunos y cenas.