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8 Day Breathtaking Surf and Yoga Holiday in Ericeira
The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat Portugal, Ericeira, Lisbon, Portugal
Surf, Yoga, and Meditation Holiday Portugal
Beginner difficulty
Instruction in English
Breakfast included
Airport transfer available
Imagine waking up to the sound of the sea breeze moving through the trees. Meditating at sunrise right by the seaside, practicing yoga and hearing nothing but the sounds of crashing waves, guided meditation hikes to a secluded national park beach. It’s just such a great combination in so many ways. Relaxing and feeling balanced is a big part of The Salty Pelican retreat for those who are interested.
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- UNLIMITED yoga classes
- 5 days of surf lessons
- Meditation included in yoga classes
- UNLIMITED premium surfboard rental
- Free time to explore Sintra National Park & Lisbon
- All surfing & yoga equipment provided
- Delicious buffet-style breakfast daily
- 7 nights premium accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
8 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German, Portuguese, Spanish
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 66 per person)
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 66 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Poolside bar
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Library
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat in Portugal was designed and built very recently.. So you'll find everything new, comfortable, modern, secure and clean. Our retreat has a combination of deluxe spacious shared rooms and private double rooms for up to 40 persons. Most rooms have a private terrace overlooking the pool deck with endless sea views and most rooms with a private ensuite bathroom.
We offer many great design features at our retreat, including a cosy open plan living area, covered communal dining area, heated swimming pool with relaxing sea view terrace including sun lounging areas, sea view yoga deck, poolside cafe with an all day food & drinks menu, indoor yoga shala, cinema room with Netflix, wellness menu offering massages and body treatments, tourist & tours information desk, laundry service, Complimentary WiFi, delicious Complimentary buffet breakfast daily, premium FLOWT surfboard range, clean fresh linen and much more.
The accommodation includes a comfy bed in a spacious room with shared bathrooms and a delicious healthy breakfast buffet is served each morning with some freshly baked bread, fresh fruits, natural yogurts, vegetables, homemade hummus, jams, muesli & cereals, dried fruits, mixed nuts, chia seeds, cheeses, chorizo, eggs, Nespresso coffee pods, soy milk, herbal detox teas, fruit infused water and a delicious hot section with warm dishes varying throughout the week. Besides the amazing time you will have learning to surf, the retreat offers all the comforts of a home.
Relax in our beautiful garden which has a heated swimming pool to chill poolside in our sun loungers all day whilst reading a book or just to socialise with new friends. If The Salty Pelicans Baja-Mexican all-day food & drinks menu doesn’t tempt you, then there’s plenty of restaurants all within a few minutes walk of our retreat. To explore Ericeira, you can easily walk most places in a 5-20 minutes radius or cheap taxis are available for short trips to Lisbon.
Important note: Check-ins arriving after 10pm are only accepted with prior notice by email or phone call. Reception closes at 10pm without prior notice.
Program
Hatha flow yoga is the perfect way to prepare your bodies for the day ahead. Whether it’s through strength, flexibility, or simply just breathing better. Learning how to breathe properly is really important and your bodies will feel more in tune and balanced. While afternoon Yin yoga will bring beautiful balance within your energy systems and a unique sense of calmness you will feel both physically and mentally. Enjoy the special treat and relish the beauty of the magnificent Ursa beach, as our teachers lead you on a guided meditation hike, followed by a picnic on one of the most magical beaches in Portugal. Exploring Portugal's beautiful nature, relax & sleep in a laid back beach retreat, eat well to restore, revive, and feel amazing.
The friendly, highly experienced team will help you develop your own yoga practice and create that perfect experience for you. The Salty Pelican is a place where there's a great opportunity to connect with a collective bunch of feel-good people looking for a dose of health, inspiration, good vibes and good times.
Whether you are seeking a wellness break or a more active vacation, you will find the perfect balance at The Salty Pelican Yoga Retreat. You can pick and choose your extra activities. Additional wellness treatments and activities like a relaxing massage, guided meditation hikes, rock climbing trips, Sintra tours or group dinner nights. Create memories of a lifetime and let The Salty Pelican be one of them!
The yoga classes
Yoga is for everyone, you don't need to have any prior experience. We take you down by the seaside for our early morning Hatha flow yoga class followed in the late afternoon with our gentle practice of Yin Yoga which focuses on increasing your inner peace, harmony, love and joy. Practicing Hatha flow yoga will help to harmonise the nervous system, increase your sense of balance with the body & mind and strengthen your lymphatic system.
Traditionally the Yin late afternoon classes are more soft, slow, restorative to integrate with the days surfing activities and prepare the body for a great rest over night. Let yourself emerge into a nice flow of your yoga practice. Enjoy breathing, relax your body, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and also your mind.
Sample daily program
- 07:00 Wake up
- 07:15 Walk to the beach
- 07:30 Hatha flow Yoga
- 09:00 Healthy breakfast buffet
- 10:30 Surf van departs
- 11:00 Surf lesson
- 12:30 Lunch at the beach
- 13:00 Free time
- 17:30 Yin Yoga class in the nature park
- 19:00 Seafood or vegetarian BBQ or other activity
Massages
On the first morning, a schedule is open to make your massage reservations.
Guided meditation hike and relax
Every Monday and Thursday afternoons depending on the time of year and weather, there will be a guided meditation hike down to the beautiful remote beach of Praia da Ursa. Here we will practice meditation exercises right on the sand with a picture perfect view and small snacks and wine to finish. Attendance to this activity is highly recommended.
Surf lessons are only about 5 days of your 8 day package, giving you plenty of time to relax during the day, swim, have a massage, explore Sintra National Park, walk around Ericeira downtown and beaches or even discover the narrow streets and hidden restaurants of Lisbon city in a day. Lisbon is just a short 35 minute taxi or bus ride away and the magical Sintra is just 30 minutes away. It really is the perfect spot here at The Salty Pelican.
Nightly activities:
Every night The Salty Pelican try and get all the guests together to socialise over a good meal and some nice Portuguese wine. From traditional Portuguese tapas nights to our seafood BBQs with delicious sea bass or vegetarian delights… you are going love every moment here at The Salty pelican.
Instructors
Alex
Alex is a qualified surf coach with the Portuguese Surf Federation. He is also a qualified swimming coach. With Alex, you are in safe hands. He is very understanding and patient and will make sure you have a smile on your face, in and out of the water.
Ida
Ida, the in-house yogi goddess from Finland, will help develop muscular strength, stamina, flexibility, balance, and breathing. Ida will bring balance to your body and mind during your morning practice by the sea, so that you build your bodies to be light and strong for the day. She teaches both Ying and Yang yoga along with meditation sessions.
Wellington
Pro surfer and amazing surfer, Wellington is great for advanced classes and also great with beginners. A must to watch when he is free surfing. Great to have him and his skills and knowledge at The Salty Pelican.
Gabby
Born in England and went to high school in Portugal, at heart, Gabby is a true South African and the beach has always been a great part of her life. She will make sure you are not only progressing with surfing, but that you have a smile on your face the whole time.
Monika
Monika is one of the co-founders of The Salty Pelican and she is also the hostel "mum". She is always happy no matter how bad the day may seem. Monika will always find a way to make you smile and cheer you up. Not only that, she is also a qualified masseuse with over 10 years experience and available everyday to help you relax with a beautiful Ayurveda massage.
Anna
Anna is from the UK, and she will take care of some the yoga classes and SUP yoga classes out on the water. She teaches both Hatha and Yin yoga styles.
Location
You’ve probably heard all about Cascais and Lisbon as a digital yogi & surfing nomad destination, but what about its sexy sister, Ericeira? Just 35 minutes northwest of Lisbon International Airport is Ericeira, a charming fishing town and surfing paradise in Portugal. It’s such a perfect surf spot that it’s actually the first World Surfing Reserve in Europe !
This picturesque and laid-back place of cobbled streets and narrow lanes, will steal your heart and maybe that’s the magic of this place…. Just a 5 minute walk from our retreat in Ericeira, you have Praia dos Pescadores, the perfect beach for catching some sun and swimming in the calm protected bay.... Ericeira is the perfect spot to learn how to surf with the whole coastline offering a seemingly endless amount of surf-able waves and ever-changing scenery, culminating in the beachside paradise of Ribeira d'Ilhas beach. If you are dreaming about a white sandy beaches and crystal-clear azure blue waters in a peaceful surrounding – this might be it! Located just 5 minutes away from The Salty Pelican, here you will find a very nice beach bar creating a more upbeat ambience which is famed for its tasty food & drinks. Aside from the beautiful beach and delicious food, it’s the perfect beach to learn how to surf. Marvel at the unspoilt sand dunes and untamed waves and really enjoy this special paradise with a nice drink, perfect beanbag lounging and some of the most spectacular sunsets on offer in Portugal.
Exploring Ericeira is a voyage of discovery… On the one hand, there is the endless amounts of beaches where tall cliffs alternate with small sandy coves and surf beaches that have a distinct chilled surfer vibe about them… Then there’s the joy of discovering the back streets of town centre where you’ll find hidden whitewashed houses, vegan cafes, lively bars, grilled sardines, specialist coffee shops, cool bars, fusion restaurants, surfers from all over the world and funky surf shops. You can sit on the terrace of the cosy beach bar with a cup of coffee and a light lunch, feeling the ocean breeze on a warm afternoon and do absolutely nothing.
Our proximity to Lisbon, Portugal’s enchanting capital city, is just an easy 35 minute trip away..... Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. Spend a day or half day exploring the city, rooftop cafes with wonderful views and end the day in the abundant amount of cosy cool bars, clubs and restaurants that litter the city.
The Unesco heritage town Sintra, just a short 30 minute bus trip away, with it’s lush nature and beautiful palaces of the Sintra Natural park... Ericeira a perfect destination for your yoga and surf holiday.
Nearby places
- Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) - 35 minutes
- Ericeira bus station, 1300 meter walk (18 min)
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Ericeira
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
The retreat includes a delicious healthy breakfast buffet served each morning with some freshly baked bread, fresh fruits, natural yogurts, vegetables, homemade hummus, jams, muesli & cereals, dried fruits, mixed nuts, chia seeds, cheeses, chorizo, eggs, Nespresso coffee pods, soy milk, herbal detox teas, fruit infused water and a delicious hot section with warm dishes varying throughout the week. You can also enjoy 4-6 group dinner evenings per week, including our famous seafood/vegetarian BBQ nights, our Portuguese tapas dinner or our sourdough pizza and wine nights. Some weeks we also organise live music during these evenings. You will also find an all-day menu serving delicious Baja-Mexican food & drinks, local wines, ciders, sangria, local beers and some healthy locally made kombucha at an additional cost.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Seafood
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)
The Salty Pelican retreat sits snuggled between the sun-dappled shores of the Ericeira and Sintra's dramatic mountain range. To relax, you can always grab a cold drink from the bar, order some food from our tasty all day menu, or lay back and chill-out in one of the sun loungers by the pool with some good friends or a good book.
Beaches
Ericeira is renowned for its glorious stretch of white sandy coves which are simply stunning and for its amazing surf. You can take a stroll on the seaside promenade and discover many beachfront cafes where you can absorb the clean swathes of golden sand with the wide stretch of the Atlantic sweeping past Ericeira.
Ericeira
Exploring Ericeira is a voyage of discovery. On the one hand there is the original historic area that has a distinct nautical air about it - with its cobbled winding streets leading down to the cozy harbour where the days fresh catch is still sold by local fishermen in the nearby square.
Ribeira d'Ilhas beach
Marvel at the unspoilt sand dunes and untamed waves at Ribeira d'Ilhas beach - with its perfect waves that attract surfers from all over the world as having some of the best waves in Europe.
Hidden beach of Praia da Ursa
This is an incredible "secret" beach which you can take a beautiful hike down to catch an amazing view in Sintra National Park. We are taking our guests there every Monday and Thursday when the weather is good.
Moorish Castle
Right at Sintras highest point, the Moorish Castle offers outstanding views across the mountains and down to the Atlantic.
Nightlife
Ericeira is also a magnet for night owls, providing an eclectic range of evening entertainment that offers everything from pubs, cafes, restaurants, glitzy cocktail lounges, to cozy craft beer bars and to late night clubbing. We rae located just a few minutes walk from all of the above.
Pena Palace and Park
Many say was the inspiration for Cinderella’s castle in Disney’s magic kingdom.
Quinta da Regaleira Palace
Imagine a place with secret passages, stepping stones, hidden caves and grottos, a library that looks like you're floating in air, beautiful chapel and residence - all while being located in one of the most beautiful parks. That would be Quinta da Regaleira, an architectural marvel built at the direction of Portugal's first millionaire and to his exacting specifications. Its really one of the most magical and enchanting places you can visit whilst you're in Ericeira. The bus right near The Salty Pelican takes you there in just a 45 minute bus ride.
Visiting Lisbon and Belem
Lisbon city centre is just an easy 35 minute Uber ride away or a 75 minute bus from The Salty Pelican. Its a great day trip to add to your week here and you can visit Belem also and try one of the Portugal's most famous pastel de Belem, a traditional Portuguese custard tart, a treat not to be missed.
Sintra
The whole coastline offers a seemingly endless amount of dramatic and ever-changing scenery, culminating in the extraordinary town of Sintra, the end-of-summer getaway for royals over 100 years ago, and now an official World Heritage Site.
Swimming
Nearby the retreat you have an abundant amount of beautiful beaches, salt water swimming pools and hidden coves all within very short walking distances.
Other activities:
- Enjoy a relaxing massage at The Salty Pelican
- Enjoy peaceful walks along the beautiful seaside
- Chill-out, relax on our sea view terrace deck with a book and some sunshine
- Try you hand at some of the amazing daily activities from guided meditation hikes, rock climbing and wine tasting tours.
- Taste great Portuguese tapas on our sea view terrace with some wine.
Spa treatments
Monika, the in-house masseuse, will pamper your body with a relaxing massage. Trained and a practitioner in Austrian high-end hotels and other parts of the globe, her vast experience over 13 years will allow you to fully appreciate her relaxing massage in a long lasting way. Additional charge.
What's included
- 5 days of surf lessons including transport
- 7 nights premium accommodation
- UNLIMITED yoga classes (x 11)
- UNLIMITED premium surfboard rental (Between 9 am - 5 pm)
- Meditation included in yoga classes
- Daily breakfast buffet
- Complimentary WiFi
- Free time to enjoy both Sintra & Lisbon
- All yoga & surf equipment provided
- Complimentary lemongrass & bergamot shampoo/conditioner dispensers
- Complimentary bathroom & pool towels
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Group dinners
- Guided meditation hike
- Massages
- No yoga on Mondays
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
32 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 66 per person
Driving directions from Lisbon
- If you’re arriving by car, the fastest way to arrive in Ericeira, is by taking highway A8 and A21 and Its an easy 35 minute drive.
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request. The Salty Pelican can book you a private airport transfer for 60 EUR per car one-way or 100 EUR return.
Arrival by train & bus
If you are coming from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), take the underground Metro from Lisbon airport to the bus terminal Campo Grande, which takes about 10 minutes. As a guide, buses run from there
every 90 minutes, start at 8am, and finish at 11pm. It takes 75 minutes to reach Ericeira.
From Lisbon’s city centre, Take either a bus or metro from Lisbon centre to the bus terminal Campo Grande, which takes about 10 minutes. Buses to Ericeira depart every 90 minutes, start at 8am and finish at 11pm. It takes 75 minutes to reach Ericeira from Campo Grande.
From the Ericeira bus station, it's a 1300m walk ( 18 min. )or a cheap taxi to the retreat.
Please check bus timetables online before your trip.
Airport: Lisbon Portela Airport
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 66 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
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 on arrival.
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