Name: 8 Day Breathtaking Surf and Yoga Holiday in Cascais, Portugal
Brand: The Salty Pelican
Price: 799 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.8 (105 reviews)

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

14:00

Check-out Time:

11:00

Facilities

Shopping
Table tennis
Bar
Garden
Kitchen
Lounge
Luggage room / storage
Bicycle rental
Board rental
Conference room
Dry cleaning
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry
Library
Tour assistance

The retreat just went through a complete renovation from top to bottom, so you'll find everything new, comfortable, modern, secure, and clean with custom designed beds, personal lockers, fully equipped guest’s kitchen, laundry service, luggage storage, clean bathrooms and a heated swimming pool at our main villa.

The Salty Pelican has been converted into a stunning traveler's meeting point, featuring a cozy lounge, an awesome chill-out barbecue terrace, and peaceful gardens. So whether you’re up early to go check out the beach or stretch out those achy muscles at our early morning yoga class by the sea, 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 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, they also have a guest kitchen for you to cook up a storm in. To explore Cascais, you can easily walk most places in a 5-20 minutes radius or cheap Ubers are available for short trips to Lisbon. The retreat also offers female-only accommodation where available.

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

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. 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.

SUP Yoga, Guided mediation hike and relaxation

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. Each week we can also organise our SUP ( stand up paddle board ) yoga classes right on the water... Attendance to both of these activities 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 Sintra National Park, walk around the Cascais beaches or even discover the narrow streets and hidden restaurants of Lisbon city in a day. Lisbon is just a short 30 minute train ride away (2,50 EUR ) and the magical Sintra is just 20 minutes away. It really is the perfect spot here at The Salty Pelican.

Nightly activities:

Every night we try and get all our 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

The Salty Pelican yoga & surf retreat sits snuggled between the sun-dappled shores of the Cascais Bay and the Sintra's dramatic mountain range. Cascais is renowned for its glorious stretch of white sandy beaches which are simply stunning, beautiful palaces, cosmopolitan vibrancy, and as Lisbon’s most sophisticated beach destination. With over 300 days of sun per year, you will spend most of your time outdoors, even during winter.

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. Truly one of the most unusual and magical places to experience in Europe, the centrepieces are undoubtedly the Pena palace, which many say was the inspiration for Cinderella’s castle in Disney’s “Magic Kingdom”, the mystical and symbolic Quinta da Regaleira palace with its tunnels, magical grottos, fountains, and gothic architecture, and right at Sintra’s highest point, the Moorish castle offering outstanding views across the mountains and down to the Atlantic.

Marvel at the unspoiled sand dunes and untamed waves at Guincho Beach - part of the beautiful Sintra Cascais National Park - with its high waves that attract surfers from all over the world as having some of the best waves in Europe. Exploring Cascais 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 day’s fresh catch is still sold by local fishermen in the nearby square.

Don’t miss the Seixas palace, a magnificent 19th century palace overlooking the sea, or the municipal museum so close to the sea that waves often reach the steps at high tide. Have a light lunch at the restaurant and café in the charming Santa Marta lighthouse museum and check out the Atlantic views.

Distances

Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) - 20 minutes
Monte Estoril train station, 750 meters

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Surf conditions

Surf spot:

Lisbon District

Monthly wave size

Best months for beginner surfers

Best months for intermediate surfers

Best months for advanced surfers

Monthly water temperature

Monthly recommended wetsuit

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 Cascais bay 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

Cascais is renowned for its glorious stretch of white sandy beaches which are simply stunning, beautiful palaces, cosmopolitan vibrancy and as Lisbons most sophisticated beach destination. 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 around the bay to Cascais.

Cascais

Exploring Cascais 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.

Guincho beach

Marvel at the unspoilt sand dunes and untamed waves at Guincho beach - part of the beautiful Sintra Cascais National park - with its consistent waves that attract surfers and kite surfers from all over the world as having some of the best waves in Europe.

Municipal museum

The museum is so close to the sea that waves often reach the steps at high tide. Have a light lunch at the restaurant or cafe in the charming Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum while checking out its Atlantic views.

Hidden beach of Praia da Ursa

This is an incredible "secret" beach which you can take a beautiful hike down to catch an amazing sunset in Sintra National Park. We are taking our guests there every Monday and Thursday afternoons 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

Cascais 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.

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 Cascais. The bus right near The Salty Pelican takes you there in just a 25 minute.

Visiting Lisbon and Belem

Lisbon city centre is just an easy 30 minute ( 2.50 EUR ) train ride away from The Salty Pelican or a Uber in just 20 minutes. Its a great day trip to add to your week here and you can hop off the train at Belem halfway and try one of the Portugal's most famous pastel de Belem, a traditional Portuguese custard tart, a treat not to be missed. Belem is also full of sights and scenery to check-out before heading into Lisbon. It's a great little pit-stop.

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 or E-bike rides along the beautiful seaside promenade
Explore the Cascais region: Boca do Inferno, Guincho, Cabo da Roca, Sintra or Lisbon
Chill-out, relax poolside in our quiet garden with a book and some sunshine
Try you hand at some of the amazing daily activities from guided mediation hikes, SUP, rock climbing, SUP yoga and group dinner nights.

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 10 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
SUP lessons or rentals
Guided meditation hike
Massages

How to get there

Recommended Airports

LIS

Lisbon Portela Airport

25 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 49 per person

Driving directions from Lisbon

If you’re arriving by car, the fastest way to arrive in Cascais is by taking highway A5 and you have to pay a toll of approximately 1.30 EUR.
You can also take the N6 (Via Avenida Marginal) along the more scenic coastal drive to Cascais.

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 50 EUR per car one-way or €90 return.

Arrival by train

If you are coming from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), take the red metro line towards Sao Sebastiao and get off at the Alameda station. Here you must change to the green line that will take you directly to the Cais do Sodre train station (end of the line). The approximate journey time is 20 minutes and the ticket price is around 1.40 EUR.

From Lisbon’s city center, starting from the aboveground Cais do Sodre train station, take the train that connects Lisbon to Cascais and get off at Monte Estoril Station (second last stop). Sit on the left side of the train for the best views. The approximate journey time is 30 minutes and the ticket price is 2.15 EUR. From the Monte Estoril train station, you can take a taxi for about 4 EUR or walk the short 700-meters distance to the retreat.

Airport: Lisbon Portela Airport Airport transfer available: Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 49 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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