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

The villa is fully air-conditioned and furnished 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 golf course greens and 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 indicate your dietary requirements, intolerances, and allergies when booking. We will take these into account when preparing your meals.

Breakfast In the morning, we serve a healthy organic breakfast (buffet) consisting of muesli, organic fruit, bread, rolls, homemade jam, milk, yogurt, typical regional cheeses and cold cuts, 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 during your stay at Karma Surf Retreat.

Lunch At lunchtime, we offer a delicious lunch buffet consisting of 2-3 vegetarian options that you can enjoy after your activities. Look forward to chickpeas, quinoa or lentil and mango salad, soup, and couscous or rice—depending on what local suppliers have to offer each season. Dinner (optional)
If you would like to indulge in the best vegetarian delicacies in the villa in the evening, our chefs can prepare a delicious 3-course meal. 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 beef fillet (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 through Friday, and strengthen or relax and recover physically and mentally with an hour of yoga before and after surfing.

Weekends On Saturdays and Sundays, you can go on excursions in the surrounding area (e.g., Lisbon, Sintra, or Cascais), laze around on the beach or by the pool, or take advantage of the numerous leisure activities on offer in the area, such as horseback riding, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, diving... and much more (whatever you feel like doing—we'll make it happen!).

Daily schedule You start the day with a gentle morning meditation and a yoga class aimed at building flexibility, strength, and self-confidence for surfing. Then there is a delicious organic breakfast to give you a powerful start to the day. After breakfast, which is of course available before yoga, our surf instructors will pick you up for your surf lesson and take you to the most beautiful beaches in the region to learn how to surf together. The choice of surf spots depends on your skill level and the wind and wave conditions. During a short break between the two surfing sessions, you can recharge your batteries with a delicious snack that we have prepared for you. After the surfing lesson, there is a yoga session in the early evening to relax and stretch your muscles and ligaments, helping you recover from surfing more quickly and get ready for the evening. After that, everyone does whatever they feel like doing. Enjoy a meal together on the terrace at sunset, relax by the pool with a refreshing drink or tea, in front of the fireplace, or with a book in your cozy room. We are sure that with so many options available, you will find what makes you happiest.

What to expect 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 relaxed enough for everyday life at home, take home beautiful memories, and look forward to the next time. However, for those who want more deep relaxation and "real" surfing, we recommend booking at least 2 weeks. That's what you need to really switch off and have even more fun in the waves.

The Algarve Villa is located in the western Algarve, Portugal's southernmost region. More specifically, it is located between Sagres and Lagos in the Santo Antonio Golf Resort. The nearest airport is Faro (FAO), which is approximately 100 km from the villa. You can cover the remaining distance by rental car, bus, train, or taxi, or we can arrange to pick you up.