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8 Day Surf and Yoga Holiday in Colares, Portugal
Star Pine Lodge, Estrada do Rodizio 145, 2705-341 Colares, Portugal
Surf and Yoga Retreat Portugal
Instruction in English
Breakfast & lunch included
Have you been wanting to go on a surf and yoga retreat in a natural environment, practicing yoga, surfing, and waking up to the sound of the waves breaking on the shores? Then this yoga holiday is simply perfect for you. Star Pine Lodge was created by outdoor sports enthusiasts who found the perfect set up to follow their passions in the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais. Perfectly situated just above Praia Grande beach and surrounded by the hilly forests of Sintra, you can enjoy your days practicing yoga, surfing, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding, among others.
Highlights
- Evening yoga sessions
- 5 days of surf classes of 2 hours per day
- Surfboard according to level and appropriate wet suit
- Free use of pool, yoga and fitness area, garden, chill-out-lounge, common kitchen
- Breakfast buffet and lunch package
- Transport to and from surf spot
- 7 nights accommodation
Styles
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
The cozy and friendly atmosphere of Star Pine Lodge makes it easy to meet like-minded travelers and settle in from the first moment. Star Pine Lodge is also a good base to enjoy the stunning nature of this region, visit the UNESCO world heritage town of Sintra, or take a day trip to Cascais or Lisbon.
The main idea behind Star Pine Lodge was to create a happy place where everyone can feel at home. They think that an inspiring surrounding helps you to just be yourself and that is what the Star Pine Lodge is.
Built by a team of travelers from all over the globe they managed to create a great mix of art and nature, color and forms, materials and styles which go side by side in harmony and make you feel welcome.
Single room with shared bathroom
These rooms come with 140-centimeter beds and nice views. Shared bathrooms are cleaned daily.
Double room with shared bathroom
These rooms come with big double or two single beds and nice views. Shared bathrooms are cleaned daily.
Single room with private bathroom
These rooms come with 140-centimeter beds and are facing the garden area.
Double room with private bathroom
These rooms come with big double or two single beds and are facing the garden area.
General equipment
In the individual decoration and harmonious furnishing of the rooms, recycled wood was used to keep the environmental impact at a minimum. For a good night of sleep, all beds are equipped with anti-allergy mattresses from Molaflex.
Swimming pool
Go for a nice splash in the pool, hang out under the waterfall or just relax in the sun and listen to the murmur of the water. There is always on sheltered space waiting for you somewhere around the pool.
Yoga area
Star Pine Lodge loves their shala and all of them would like to live in it. Built only of recycled wood and windows they managed to create a gorgeous 70 square meters space with an ocean view that can be opened or closed according to weather conditions.
Twice a day they welcome you to join the yoga classes or just stretch or train in that peaceful environment. You will find various training equipment waiting for you.
Garden
The 1200 square meters garden is there for relaxing; find yourself a hammock and chill under one of the 20 meters high Star pines in the shade, or just find your own little space. The garden is completely surrounded by a 2-3 meters high reed and gives you the privacy you need.
Common kitchen
As some of you don't want to eat out every day and would rather spend the money on other stuff, Star Pine Lodge prepared a fully equipped kitchen for you. Here you will find everything you need to prepare your food the way you want it.
BBQ area
With a daily fish market and several butchers around, feel free to light up a fire and enjoy a BBQ any time.
Chill-out lounge
A cozy lounge area with comfortable sofas, TV and a fireplace. Here you can have your breakfast, hang out in front of the fireplace or just meet some other guests. Free tea and fruit are always waiting here for you.
Program
Surf classes
The surf classes will be arranged according to the levels of participants.
Beginner classes
In the beginner classes, you will be safely introduced to the fascinating sport of surfing. The experienced and certified instructors will guide you patiently through your first steps, from handling a surfboard, through catching your first waves, to standing up on the board and riding a wave to the shore. The practical part of the classes will be mixed up with theory units where you learn more about safety rules, the ocean, the waves, surf etiquette and so on.
Intermediate classes
In the intermediate classes, it aims at the surfer who has previously had 3-5 days of classes or more. You should know the basics like safety rules, how to choose and catch a whitewater wave, and the take-off technique. In the Intermediate classes, the certified instructors will focus on your individual goals.
No matter if you want to improve your take-off in the whitewater or are ready for the first attempts in the unbroken or "green" waves, the highly experienced instructors will be there to get you to the next level. Theory units and exercises on the beach like diving or turning techniques will round out the practice in the water.
Private advanced classes
In the private advanced classes, it aims at the surfer who already has some experience, who feels comfortable on the outside in small to medium sized waves, who knows the priority rules, is able to catch a "green" wave and ride it parallel.
From their profound experience in surf teaching, Star Pine Lodge thinks that at this level private classes with a maximum of 3 students allow for much better progress, as it becomes so much more important to work on each surfer's individual errors and goals. In order to put your surfing to the next level, the certified and highly experienced instructors will analyze your surfing and sit down with you to define your goals for the duration of your course.
Evening yoga session
The one-hour evening yoga sessions focus on restoring your energy by relaxing your muscles and calming your mind after an action packed day. The evening yoga class will be held before dinner. The yoga classes will take place at Star Pine Lodge's yoga shala.
Location
The Star Pine Lodge is surrounded by the green hills and the mystical forests of the natural park of Sintra and Cascais to the east and the deep blue Atlantic Ocean to the west. The surrounding is so diverse that they would have to write a book about all the things you can see, experience and discover here. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, then you won’t find it anywhere. That's Star Pine Lodge's promise.
Beaches
The extensive Praia Grande and its little sister the scenic Praia Pequena with its steep cliffs are only a short walk from Star Pine Lodge. Great beaches for surfing.
Here, you find little restaurants, snack bars as well as a surf shop. Take a short bike ride or a 20-minute walk and you get into Praia das Macas, a nice little beach with a little village that offers restaurants, little grocery stores, bakeries and cafes.
Besides these, more well-known beaches the area also has some more hidden bays on offer, where even on a summer Sunday you will hardly find any people, if you don't mind a little hike down the cliffs. In a radius of 30 kilometers to the south / east (Cascais / Lisbon) and north (Ericeira), you find dozens of more beaches, bays and reef offering perfect conditions for all kinds of water sports.
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
The Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais, spreading out from the mountains of Sintra to the beaches of Cascais represents a unique diversity of landscape and without doubting the most breathing region in Portugal.
It includes sand dunes, a rugged coastline with high cliffs and sandy bays, dense forests and calm lakes, with the majestic Serra de Sintra overlooking it all. The centuries-old symbiosis of manmade Sintra and the surrounding nature has gained the whole area the status of UNESCO cultural heritage.
It is in its approximate 145 square kilometers where most of your activities take place, and where you never stop to marvel at the countless historical and natural wonders.
Sintra
15 minutes inland from Star Pine 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 this 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 Moorish Castle, 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 enlightened at night it still sees 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.
Roca Cable
Cabo da Roca, as part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, marks the western most point of mainland Europe. Its impressive cliffs reach up to 140 meters above sea level and the stunning view over the Atlantic ocean gives a real end-of-the-world feeling. 16th century Portuguese poet Luis de Camoes honored Cabo da Roca as the place "where the land ends and the sea begins".
Some hidden beaches and amazing tracks around the cliffs allow for your own little discoveries.
Cascais / Estoril
The coastal towns of Cascais and Estoril are culturally and naturally rich and offer innumerous sightseeing attractions. Great shopping, beaming nightlife and the Casino of Estoril, Europe's largest casino, add to the attractions of these twin cities in the Greater Lisbon subregion.
Colares
Colares is a little traditional village a short bike ride from the camp. A nice place to have a coffee and enjoy its quiet charms. In Star Pine Lodge Portugal's opinion, it is one of the nicest small towns in the area where Portugal is still Portugal.
Lisbon
The Portuguese capital is one of the oldest cities in the world and less than a 40-minute drive from Star Pine Lodge. Rich in architecture and culture, it is also a very vibrant city and a must-see for everyone coming to Portugal. It can be easily reached from the camp for a daytrip.
Highlights include the view from the Castelo Sao Jorge on the top of the oldest district Alfama, a roll through the shopping districts of Baixa and Chiado, a tram ride with the traditional Nr. 28, taking you up and down steep, narrow streets or the modern architecture of the Parque das Nacoes, with the Ocenarium, one of Europe's largest aquariums. And don't miss out on a night in Bairro Alto, a quiet neighborhood during the day but turning into the center of nightlife after the sun has gone down.
Between Lisbon and Cascais, Star Pine Lodge suggests a stop at Belem, where you can visit the Jeronimos Monastery, a huge monastery giving impressive proof of Portugal's former wealth and importance during the Age of Discoveries. Built in the 16th century, it was declared the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
Close by at the river shore, you find the Torre de Belem, a 16th century watch tower guarding the entrance of the river Tagus. UNESCO World Heritage as well, the Tower of Belem is one of Lisbon's famous landmarks. Once in Belem, don't forget to taste the world famous Pasteis de Belem! Finally, a visit to the top of Cristo Rei, the 80-meter tall Jesus statue on the hills on the south shore of the river, allows for a breathtaking view over Lisbon.
Distances
- Macas Beach (supermarket, fish market, pharmacy, etc. ), 1.5 kilometers
- Colares Village (supermarket, butcher, pharmacy etc. ), 3 kilometers
- Azenhas do Mar Beach, 3.5 kilometers
- Beach Small Beach - 6 minutes walk
- ATM - 7 minutes walk
- Praia Grande Beach - 7 minutes walk
- Apples Beach - 15 minutes walk
- Sintra - 15 minutes by bus
- Cascais - 25 minutes by car
- Lisbon Airport - 35 minutes by car
- Lisbon Center - 45 minutes by car
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Lisbon District
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Daily breakfast buffet and lunch package are include in the price.
Breakfast
Breakfast will be served from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. You'll find yourself struggling to decide at our rich breakfast buffet. Choose between various kinds of fresh bread and rolls, cereals, jams, honey, different kinds of ham and cheese, vegetables, fruit, eggs, yoghurt, milk, soy milk, coffee, tea, water, juices and more. Don't they say it's the most important meal of the day?
Lunch pack
Pack yourself a lunch at their breakfast buffet, including a self made sandwich, a 0.5 liters drink, a fruit and a cereal bar. Ready for an exciting day!
BBQ
Enjoy a nice glass of wine or beer while waiting for fresh fish, tasty meat and fresh vegetables gaining that special BBQ flavor. BBQs connect people.
Dinner
They can arranged 3-course dinners for groups of minimum 8 persons. This service is not always available and need to be booked in advance.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Boule
- Climbing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horse-back riding
- Kite surf
- Mountain bike
- Rock climbing
- Skate boarding
- SUP
- Surfing
- Windsurf
Spa treatments
Massage
You can book various styles of massage at their reception. Please be aware that they have to be booked in advance.
What's included
- 5 days of surf classes (2 hours session per day, 10 hours in total)
- 5 days of yoga classes (1 hour session per day)
- 7 nights accommodation in the room of your choice
- Breakfast buffet
- Free use of pool, yoga and fitness area, garden, chill-out-lounge, common kitchen and Wi-Fi
- Fresh fruits and tea all day
- Lunch package
- Surfboard according to level and appropriate wetsuit
- Transport to and from surf spot
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Massage treatment
- Other sports activities
- Beach towels
- Sports rental
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
29 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by plane
The nearest airport is Lisbon Airport. From there, Star Pine Lodge can arrange an airport transfer at an extra cost.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 10 days before arrival.
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