Find your flow at the Yoga & Surf Retreat in the Algarve

Are you ready to switch off from the noise and reconnect with your flow? At Karma Surf Retreat's Algarve villa, you'll find a soul-nourishing sanctuary amidst the wild beauty of Portugal's southern coast. Imagine golden sunrises over rolling hills, salty air from the nearby surf and days filled with movement, stillness and connection.

This retreat is designed for conscious travelers who crave both adventure and grounding. Wake up in a peaceful villa surrounded by nature and start your day with energizing yoga sessions (10 in total) and guided surf lessons (5 in total) on some of the Algarve's most pristine beaches. Whether you're new to the mat or the board, our experienced instructors will meet you exactly where you are.

In between classes, you can relax by the private pool, hike along scenic coastal trails or sip tea in a shady hammock. Enjoy fresh, organic, plant-based meals that are bursting with flavor. This includes a welcome BBQ and a traditional Portuguese seafood lunch (or a vegetarian/vegan alternative).

The Algarve Villa itself is a tranquil, stylish space with panoramic views, cozy fireplaces and plenty of quiet corners for writing or deep conversation. Here you'll find a warm community of like-minded people and the space to truly unwind.

Sun, surf, silence - all in one magical place. Come home to yourself in the Algarve.

The villa is fully air-conditioned and equipped with high-quality furniture and a fireplace for cozy evenings. Relax in a large private pool with sun loungers and enjoy breathtaking views of the greens of the golf course and views of the south coast. Mediterranean gardens surround the villa and pool. Several terraces offer complete privacy, shaded areas and lawns with plenty of corners to relax or meditate.

Please state your dietary requirements, intolerances and allergies when booking. We will take these into consideration when preparing the dishes.

Breakfast
In the morning we will serve you a healthy organic breakfast (buffet), consisting of cereals, organic fruit, bread, rolls, homemade jam, milk, yogurt, typical sausages and cheeses from the region and other Portuguese delicacies. We will also serve freshly squeezed juices and green smoothies made from seasonal fruits and vegetables. In addition, coffee, various teas, water and fruit will be available to you during your stay at the Karma Surf Retreat.

Lunch
At lunchtime, we offer you a delicious lunch buffet consisting of 2-3 vegetarian options that you can enjoy after the activities. You can look forward to chickpea, quinoa or lentil-mango salad, soup and couscous or rice - depending on what the local suppliers have to offer at any given time of year.

Dinner (optional)
If you would like to indulge in the best vegetarian delicacies in the evening at the villa, our chefs can prepare a delicious 3-course menu. Look forward to mushroom risotto, dal, couscous vegetables and other seasonal vegetarian and/or vegan delicacies.

Events
We will organize a welcome dinner on Saturday, usually a fine fillet of beef (or vegetarian/vegan alternative) for your arrival as well as a lunch with fish and seafood (or vegetarian/vegan alternative) on Wednesday.

Weekdays
With the Surf & Yoga Package you will learn to surf (including theory) on 5 consecutive days, Monday to Friday, and strengthen yourself physically and mentally with an hour of yoga before and after surfing, or relax and recover.

Weekend
Saturday and Sunday can be used for excursions to the surrounding area (e.g. Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais), for lazing on the beach or by the pool, or you can take advantage of the numerous leisure activities on offer in the area, such as horse riding, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, diving... and and and (whatever you feel like - we make it happen!)

Daily routine
You start the day with a gentle morning meditation and a yoga class aimed at building flexibility, strength and self-confidence for surfing. Then you'll have a delicious organic breakfast to give you a powerful start to the day. After breakfast, which is of course also available before yoga, you will be picked up by our surf instructors for the surf course and taken to the most beautiful beaches in the region to learn how to surf or ride waves together. The choice of surf spots will of course depend on your ability and the wind and wave conditions. During a short breather between the two surf sessions, you will regain your strength with a delicious snack that we have prepared for you. After the surf lessons, there will be a yoga session in the early evening to relax and stretch your muscles and ligaments to recover more quickly from surfing and to start the evening. Afterwards, everyone does whatever they feel like. Enjoy a sunset meal together on the terrace, relax with a refreshing drink or tea by the pool, in front of the fireplace or with a book in your cozy room. We are sure that you will find what makes you happiest with the variety of options available.

What awaits you
After a week, you will have surfed standing up for the first time, improved your yoga skills and met great like-minded people. You will feel fit and refreshed enough for everyday life at home, take home great memories and look forward to the next time. However, for all those who want more deep relaxation and "real" surfing, we recommend booking at least 2 weeks. You actually need this to really switch off and have even more fun in the waves.

The Algarve Villa is located in the western Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal. More precisely, it is located between Sagres and Lagos in the Santo Antonio Golf Resort. The nearest airport is Faro (FAO), which is approx. 100 km from the villa. The remaining kilometers you have to travel by rental car, bus, train or cab or let us pick you up.