Portugal’s 3 Best Yoga Retreats

If you are looking for a relaxing yoga retreat in Europe, make sure Portugal is at the top of your list. The country’s stunning coastline and gorgeous national parks make it an ideal location to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and there is no need to break the bank. Despite Portugal’s growing popularity as a holiday destination, travel, accommodation and food all costs remain reasonable. So, what are you waiting for? Read on and discover our 3 favourite yoga retreats in this wonderful country.

#1 Yogaion Retreats, Algarve

Yogaion offers four different retreat options with a fantastic setting in the Algarve’s Costa Vicentina natural park. The retreat follows the Iyengar Yoga philosophy with certified teacher, Shaini Verdon and gives you the choice of either Yoga & Surf, Yoga & Hiking, Yoga, Surf & Nourish or Yoga & Nourish. With Yogaion you can easily combine your yoga sessions with hiking in the unspoilt countryside, take up some surfing lessons or get some excellent cooking workshops. Everything that Yogaion does has sustainability in mind, with all food from the farm to your plate, limited use of plastic and shared transport. Take a retreat with Yogaion, immerse yourself in the rugged landscape of the Algarve and return home relaxed and recharged.

#2 Shamballa Yoga Retreat, Sintra

Located in the stunning Sintra national park, Shamballa Yoga retreats combines yoga, massage, meditation and excellent vegetarian food to ensure you leave feeling totally rejuvenated. They also offer a variety of activities alongside yoga and meditation. You can explore the area on foot, surf on the beach just 10 minutes’ walk away and relax in the ancient town centre of Sintra. Programmes last a week and are small intimate experiences with accommodation in the home of the lovely teachers.

#3 Salty Pelican, Lisbon

Salty Pelican offers yoga and surfing with a twist. They call themselves more of a ‘social lifestyle’ retreat where there is more focus on socialisation and meeting like minded people. Together with others you will get the opportunity to practice daily yoga (optional sunrise Yang Yoga), take surfing lessons, chill in the comfortable lounge area and enjoy excellent local cuisine with new friends. The retreat is located in Cascais, near Lisbon with glorious white sand beaches and access to vibrant nearby Sintra. Relax with yoga beside the sea in this beautiful part of the world and return rejuvenated and with new like minded connections!