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8 Day Breathtaking Surf and Yoga Holiday in Peniche, Portugal
The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat Portugal, Peniche, Leiria, 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, self-guided island day trips. It’s just such a great combination in so many ways. Relaxing and feeling balanced is a big part of The Salty Pelican retreat. 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 a special treat and relish the beauty of the magnificent Berlengas Island, on a self-guided half day trip. 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.
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- UNLIMITED yoga classes (x 11)
- 5 days of surf lessons
- Meditation incorporated into yoga classes
- UNLIMITED premium surfboard rental
- Free time to explore Berlengas Island and Obidos
- All surfing and 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$ 120 per person)
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 120 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
The retreat was designed and built very recently, so you'll find everything new, comfortable, modern, secure, and clean with custom designed beds, personal lockers, laundry service, luggage storage, clean bathrooms and a heated swimming pool with poolside loungers
The Salty Pelican has been converted into a stunning traveler's meeting point, featuring cozy lounging areas, an awesome chill-out rooftop bar with sea view, tropical back garden area with poolside restaurant, outdoor yoga deck, indoor yoga shala and cinema room with Netflix. So whether you’re up early to go check out the beach or stretch out those achy muscles at the early morning yoga class, joining our learn to surf classes, or you’re just after a few lazy sangrias poolside before hitting the town, all your needs will be taken care of.
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 the beautiful garden which has a heated swimming pool to chill poolside in the sun loungers all day whilst reading a book or just to socialise with new friends. If The Salty Pelicans Baja-Mexican poolside restaurants all-day food and drinks menu doesn’t tempt you, then there’s plenty of beachside restaurants to choose from. To explore Peniche, you can easily walk most places. The retreat also offers female-only accommodation where available.
Important note: Check-ins arriving after 22:00 are only accepted with prior notice by email or phone call. Reception closes at 22:00 without prior notice.
Program
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 massages, SUP Yoga, guided mediation 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. You will practice 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 and 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
- 07:30 Hatha flow Yoga
- 09:00 Healthy breakfast buffet
- 11:00 Surf lesson
- 12:30 Lunch at the beach
- 13:00 Free time
- 17:30 Yin Yoga class
- 19:00 Seafood or vegetarian BBQ or other activity
Included excursions
Self-Guided island and Obidos tours
Every Monday and Thursday afternoons depending on the time of year and weather, it’s the perfect time to take a self-guided tour to Berlengas Island with its beautiful nature and beach or to the UNESCO medieval town of Obidos. Visiting both of these places is highly recommended.
Surf lessons are only on 5 days of your 8-day package, giving you plenty of time to relax during the day, swim, have a massage, explore Berlengas Island, walk around to all the beaches or even discover the narrow streets and hidden restaurants of Obidos in a day. Obidos is less than 30 minute away by taxi or Lisbon is just 50 minutes. It really is the perfect spot here at The Salty Pelican.
Nightly activities:
Every night they try and get all our guests together to socialise over a good meal and some nice Portuguese wine. From traditional Portuguese tapas nights to 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 Lisbon as a digital yogi destination, but what about Europe's westernmost city, Peniche which has also been dubbed Portugal’s surf capital? Just 50 minutes northwest of Lisbon International Airport is Peniche, a charming fishing town and surfing paradise ideal for surfers of every ability. It’s such the perfect spot to seamlessly blend your yoga practice with a fully immersive experience that connects you with the elements of nature through yoga, surf and adventure.
This picturesque and laid-back surfer town of unspoilt sand dunes, sandy beach breaks, and beachfront restaurants, will steal your heart and maybe that’s the magic of this place! Just in front of the property, you can directly access the beach in a few steps to catch some sun, swim in the protected bay or paddle onto some nice beginner waves. If you are dreaming about white sandy beaches and clear blue waters in a peaceful surrounding – this might be it! Located just opposite The Salty Pelican, you will find a few cosy restaurants snuggled between the sand and the sea, creating a more upbeat ambience which are famed for their tasty food & gorgeous sea views. Aside from the beautiful beach and delicious food, with the whole coastline offering a seemingly endless amount of surf-able waves and ever-changing scenery, it’s also the perfect beach to learn how to surf. Finish your days at our rooftop bar and sea view terrace with new friends, feel the warm ocean breeze with a sangria in hand and await that magical sunset!
Exploring Peniche is a voyage of discovery. On the one hand, there is the endless amounts of sandy beaches with a great variety of waves. 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 lively surf shops.
The proximity to Lisbon, Portugal’s enchanting capital city, is just an easy day 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 medieval town of Obidos, Just a short 20 minute trip from The Salty Pelican, there’s no excuse not to see one of the loveliest towns in Portugal. A town and castle perched on a hill, that has kept its beautiful historic centre with traditional shops, walk along the city wall with magnificent views and local ginja tastings. Peniche a perfect destination for your next yoga and surf holiday.
Distances
- Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) - 50 minutes
- Peniche bus station, 3 kilometers
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Peniche
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 and 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 the famous seafood/vegetarian BBQ nights, the Portuguese tapas dinner or the sourdough pizza and wine nights. Some weeks they also organise live music during these evenings. You will also find an all-day menu serving delicious Baja-Mexican food and 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 Peniche and the Unesco town of Obidos. To relax, you can always grab a refreshing drink from the rooftop bar, or lay back and chill-out on the poolside sun loungers next to the heated swimming pool.
Beaches
Peniche is renowned for its glorious stretch of white sandy coves which are simply stunning and for its amazing sandy surf beaches. 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 Peniche.
Peniche
Exploring Peniche 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.
Baleal beach
Marvel at the unspoilt sand dunes and untamed waves at Baleal beach - with its perfect waves that attract surfers from all over the world as having some of the best beginner waves in Europe. Its directly opposite the property.
Berlengas Islands
This is Portugal's " best kept secret" island which you can take a beautiful short boat ride too. This activity is a self-guided tour.
Obidos Unesco Heritage Town
Looking for an authentic Portuguese experience, visit the Unesco heritage medieval town of Obidos, there’s no excuse not to see one of the loveliest towns in Portugal. With its whitewashed houses, narrow cobbled streets, castle, fortified walls and local ginja tastings. This activity is a self-guided tour.
Nightlife
Peniche 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 beach bars and to late night clubbing. The Salty Pelican is located just a few minutes walk from all of the above.
Visiting Lisbon and Belem
Lisbon city centre is just an easy 50 minute taxi ride away or a 85 minute bus ride. It's 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.
Swimming
Opposite the retreat you have an abundant amount of beautiful beaches and protected coves for swimming all just a few steps away from the property.
Other activities:
- Enjoy a relaxing massage at The Salty Pelican
- Enjoy peaceful walks or e-bike rides along the beautiful seaside
- Take it easy and just lie on one of the many beaches all day, that are all within a very short walk away.
- Taste great Baja-Mexican food and drinks menu at the poolside restaurant
- Chill-out, relax poolside in the quiet garden with a book and some sunshine
- Try you hand at some of the amazing daily activities including self guided tours and our group dinner nights.
Spa treatments
On the first morning of your stay, a schedule is open to book your massage reservations (additional charge).
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.
What's included
- 5 days of surf lessons
- 7 nights premium accommodation
- UNLIMITED yoga classes (x 11)
- UNLIMITED premium surfboard rental ( Between 09:00 - 18:00 )
- Meditation included in yoga classes
- Daily breakfast buffet
- Complimentary WiFi
- Free time to enjoy both Berlengas Island and Obidos
- All yoga and surf equipment provided
- Complimentary lemongrass and bergamot shampoo/conditioner dispensers
- Complimentary bathroom and pool towels
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Group dinners
- Self-Guided tours
- Massages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
68 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 120 per person
Driving directions from Lisbon
- Take the A8 Highway and drive North towards Leiria/Porto directions.
- Exit onto the IP6 off-ramp to head towards Peniche.
- Before you enter Peniche centre, you will see the big RIP CURL surf shop on the right side of a roundabout, turn right here and head in the direction of Baleal.
- You’ll find The Salty Pelican on the righthand side, just a few minutes drive along this road.
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 110 EUR per car one-way or 200 EUR return.
Arrival by bus
Take an uber or a bus from Lisbon airport to the bus terminal Lisboa Campo Grande (10 min) or Sete Rios bus terminal (25 min). Rodotejo buses depart every 90 minutes from Campo Grande to Peniche, starting at 08:00 and finish at 09:00. Rede Expressos buses departs every hour from Sete Rios to Peniche, starting at 07:00 and finish at 19:00. It takes approximately 85 minutes to reach Peniche. Exit the bus at the last stop.
Ticket price: Approximately 8,70 EUR.
On arrival in Peniche you can either catch a bus or taxi to Baleal where the property is or its a 45 minute walk from there. Please kindly note when arriving by bus, taxis are not always available and The Salty Pelican do not offer a bus station pick-up service (they recommend the airport transfer service for hassle free arrival).
Airport: Lisbon Portela Airport
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 120 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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