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8 Day Surf and Spirit Retreat with Shamanic Rituals and Ceremonies in Aljezur, Portugal
A Good Place Portugal, Sector J, Urbanização Vale da Telha, Aljezur, District of Faro, Algarve, Portugal
Portugal Surf and Wellness Retreat
Beginner difficulty
Instruction in English
Maximum 10 participants
Breakfast included
This retreat is organized by Roosmarijn, where she blends spirituality and play, discovery, and fun through her surf and spirit week. As an avid surfer, she is thrilled to share the stoke with you. Surfing for her is not just about riding waves; it is a profound way to connect to the ocean, each other, and yourself.
Meet the instructors
Roos
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Highlights
- 1 coaching session per day
- Shamanic rituals and ceremonies
- Breathwork and movement practices
- Daily surf lesson
- Free use of surf equipment during lessons hours
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch, Spanish
Group size: 4-10 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
A Good Place Portugal is a beautiful six-bedroom villa with a nice swimming pool and spacious yoga space in the South West Algarve, situated in Vale da Telha. There are different rooms but all rooms are catered to all your needs. Comfortable beds, beautiful lighting, and well-equipped bathrooms (ensuite available and Wi-Fi in all rooms). There is also a common swimming pool, a big outdoor garden with a barbecue, and a nice indoor chill area.
Program
This week is about more than just improving your surf skills; it’s about deepening your connection to yourself and really finding who you want to be in this life. Roos views spirituality as a connection to yourself and each other. When you are connected, you are aligned with your purpose, and able to find happiness and well-being in every moment. The ocean mirrors this connection. When you are deeply connected, surfing becomes pure joy, but when you are not, it can be challenging, forcing you to face yourself.
This retreat delves deep into inner transformation through the five elements found in nature and within you: fire, air, earth, water, and ether. Each day, different elements are explored through surfing, coaching, and food, using various tools like meditation, practical exercises, writing, and shamanic rituals to facilitate a deeper connection with the element of the day. For instance, look at fire. It symbolizes passion, radiance, transformation, and release. Roos will coach you to face fears in the surf, transforming them into power.
Through rituals and exercises, she will help you to locate these fears within your body and release them to the fire. Waves of Life is partnering with one of the best local schools for surfing classes. The retreat includes five classes of one and a half to two hours. The classes are completely tailored to your level and take place at various breathtaking locations - Monte Clerigo, Amoreira, or Arrifana, depending on conditions and your skill level.
What will you learn?
- How to learn to surf or improve your surfing skills
- How to deeply connect to yourself and your body
- How to eat healthily and nourish yourself
- How to work with the elements in your daily life and which kind of rituals you can do to connect more to the elements
- How to find more joy and balance in your life
Daily itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival day
The first day is all about relaxation. They cook you a nice meal and make sure you feel welcome and at home.
- 14:00 Arrival and check-in
- 18:00 Dinner, introduction game and welcome
Day 2 - Fire: Breaking through fears
- 08:00 - 09:00 Healthy and empowering breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00 Surf session
- 12:30 - 13:30 Delicious lunch
- 13:30 - 14:30 Free time
- 14:30 - 17:30 Coaching
- 18:30 Dinner
- Free time
Day 3 - Wind: Finding your expression
- 08:00 - 09:00 Healthy and empowering breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00 Surf session
- 12:30 - 13:30 Delicious lunch
- 13:30 - 14:30 Free time
- 14:30 - 17:30 Coaching
- 18:30 Dinner
- Free time
Day 4 - Day off
- 09:00 Breakfast
Day 5 - Earth: Rooting, taking your place, (self) love, and care
- 08:00 - 09:00 Healthy and empowering breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00 Surf session
- 12:30 - 13:30 Delicious lunch
- 13:30 - 14:30 Free time
- 14:30 - 17:30 Coaching
- 18:30 Dinner
- Free time
Day 6 - Water: Attracting what you want
- 08:00 - 09:00 Healthy and empowering breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00 Surf session
- 12:30 - 13:30 Delicious lunch
- 13:30 - 14:30 Free time
- 14:30 - 17:30 Coaching
- 18:30 Dinner
- Free time
Day 7 - Ether: Integration and joy
- 08:00 - 09:00 Healthy and empowering breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00 Surf session
- 12:30 - 13:30 Delicious lunch
- 13:30 - 14:30 Free time
- 14:30 - 17:30 Coaching
- 18:30 Dinner
- Free time
Day 8 - Departure day
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 Check-out
Instructors
Roos Malmberg
During the retreat you will be guided by Roos Malmberg. After a master in movement sciences and sports psychology, Roos was running a succesful coaching company in Amsterdam for many years. Although she loved what she did, she realized that she could not live without the ocean near her so she decided to turn around her life. She sold her company, her house and let go of her boyfriend and started working as a surf instructor in Sri Lanka and Portugal. She loves sharing her passion with people and loves it even more to see how the ocean changes people. That is why she set up a new company Waves
Location
This program will take place in Vale da Telha which is in Aljezur. It is the perfect place to retreat here in Portugal. A home far away from home. The villa is on a five-minute drive from three different beautiful beaches and within walking distance from bars and restaurants. The picturesque Aljezur is on a four-minute drive too.
Distances
- Aljezur - 4 minutes drive
- Beach - 5 minutes drive
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Aljezur
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
During this retreat, you will be spoiled massively with good food, cooked by professional chefs. Waves of Life sees food as an essential element of connecting with yourself so they make sure that you will be nurtured very well in all possible ways. They will take into account any wishes you have with regard to food.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Ayurvedic
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)
Holistic energetic massage
Massages are available on request. Waves of Life does holistic massages. If you want deep tissue or stronger massage, they will be able to recommend good therapists in the area.
Other extra activities
- Akashic record session
- Horse back riding
- Individual spiritual coaching
- Tennis lessons
What's included
- 5 coaching sessions surrounding the elements
- 5 surf lessons
- Shamanic rituals and ceremonies
- Movement practices
- Breathwork and cacao ceremony
- All gear (wetsuit and/or board) during surf lessons hours
- 7 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts
- All lunches and dinners besides on the day off
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Extra activities
- Meals on the day off
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FAO
Faro Airport
86 km
Transfer not provided
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
163 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
From Faro Airport (FAO), you can best take the bus to Faro City and then take the train to Portimao there. From Portimao, there are several buses to Aljezur, and from Aljezur, it is a short taxi ride to the accommodation. It sounds more complicated than it is but it is very doable. From Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), you can take a bus to Aljezur and from Aljezur it is a short taxi drive to Vale da Telha. Waves of Life does recommend hiring a car for your own freedom so that you can explore all that the Algarve has to offer.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30.25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
10
Early bird Discount
This listing has a early bird discount of 10%. You must pay the deposit before 2025-Jul-31 to qualify for this discount.
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