Yoga and hiking in the beautiful Algarve - on paradisiacal paths into the here and now

5.0 (1 Review) · Alvor, Portugal
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Summary

Immerse yourself in yoga and wonderful coastal nature - a lively week of yoga that will bring you closer to the Western Algarve and to yourself, grounding, inspiring and relaxing you!

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Yoga Retreats, Hiking, Active Retreats, Nature Vacation, Detox Retreats
Language(s)
German
Place
Alvor, Portugal
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Half board
Services

Outdoor yoga in magical natural locations such as on the beach, by the river

Five expertly guided hikes in the most beautiful natural landscapes of the western Algarve

Unique location directly on the beach in a magical cliff landscape

Retreat's own chefs

Integral hatha yoga with both static and flowing elements, pranayama, slowing down

Yoganature Sea View Lounge mit privatem Pool

Competently guided, nature-loving and anatomically correct, integral Hatha yoga

Light-flooded yoga shala on the cliffs overlooking the sea

Accommodation

Location & surroundings
The Algarve is a coastal paradise in the southwest of Europe and is still a tip among yoga travelers. Dreamy sandy bays, bizarre cliff formations and the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean form the natural backdrop for a deeply relaxing yet active yoga vacation!

The accommodation
The Ocean Retreat is located directly by the sea near the village of Alvor in the center of the rocky Algarve. Nestled in a Mediterranean park, the stylish complex is located above the sandy beach and offers a variety of accommodation with and without a view of the Atlantic, depending on your taste. The Seaview Lounge, our spacious communal area, is the center of the retreat: here our retreat chef serves his creative buffets and we come together to enjoy the private pool or the sunset. A highlight of the retreat is the large, bright yoga pavilion "The Wave", with distant views across the Atlantic to Lagos.

Catering

Our retreat's own chefs provide us with an extensive, fresh breakfast buffet before we start the day together. On four evenings there is also a creative dinner, e.g. Italian, Asian or Mexican. And always delicious vegetarian. We also provide a selection of hiking snacks (e.g. fruit, cookies, nuts) and there is always a generously filled fruit bowl for everyone in the lounge.

sequence

Program & schedule
During the 'Yoga and Hiking' week, we go on a total of five hikes, each with a very different character: the beach lagoon with its pink flamingos, winding paths through cork oaks up the mountain with a unique panoramic view, the spectacular cliffs of the rocky Algarve to the blooming sea of dunes on the west coast!

All hikes are easily manageable by people with a normal level of fitness and require no special equipment. Binoculars and a camera are of course a must - where else can you see snake eagles gliding past at eye level!

We integrate yoga directly into some of the hikes, for example with pauses for meditation to get fully into the moment, or small asana sequences to stretch muscles or consciously fill our lungs with the salty air of the sea. We practice in other beautiful natural locations and, depending on the weather, we also experience our creative yoga classes on the beach, on the wooden platform by the river or in the dunes.
You can also look forward to a relaxing yoga session in our shala on the cliffs overlooking the ocean before or after hiking.
In our yoga classes, we pay attention to a good balance between challenge and relaxation, and can respond very well to each individual due to the manageable size of the groups. This makes this yoga week suitable for everyone. In the final relaxation, you can arrive completely in the here and now, while the song of the waves accompanies the coming and going of your breath or the scent of wild thyme soothes your senses.
You can spend the rest of the day exactly as you like: lazing on the beach, daydreaming on the terrace or by the pool, or rounding off the day with a freshly squeezed orange juice in a convivial atmosphere.

Yoga teacher
Stefanie Drebing and Oliver Kulter

With his calm manner, Oliver Kulter creates the ideal setting for powerful, concentrated yoga classes and leads you to inner serenity.

In her loving classes, Stefanie Drebing combines dynamic and grounding elements with her knowledge of the anatomy and functioning of the human body and uses creative variations to create the perfect framework for everyone to fully engage with yoga.

Theme & yoga style
Experiencing yoga in nature is an almost magical combination. We are all part of nature, and in an untouched natural landscape we feel our body as part of the elements, the mind becomes calm and balanced, the soul laughs. A healthy mixture of traditional, integral Hatha yoga, paired with dynamic elements of other styles form the basis of our classes. We always seek a good balance between relaxation and challenge, paired with a lot of love and dedication. Our yoga journeys are suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Prices
Included in the price of your one-week stay in the Algarve are
from 1099,00 Euro


7 nights at the Ocean Retreat Resort right by the sea in the heart of the Algarve
Yoga: 6 days with approx. two hours of yoga practice per day (integral hatha yoga with flow elements). Partly integrated into the hikes, e.g: Yoga on the beach
5 approx. three-hour hikes in the most beautiful natural landscapes of the western Algarve (in the Barlavento)
Retreat's own vegetarian cook
7* breakfast and 4* dinner buffets
Lush fruit bowl, coffee, tea and water are freely available in the communal area
Selection of hiking snacks (e.g. fruit, cookies, nuts)
Provision of yoga equipment (mat, cushion, blanket)

Single rooms (from 1399€) are available for an extra charge. +

Flight and transfer are not included in the price!

Arrival

Travel to the Algarve on your own, airport transfer from Faro possible.

Rua Praia dos Três Irmãos 1, 8500-001 Alvor, Faro, Portugal

5.0 (1 Review)

Great hikes and professional yoga classes. Only the weather could have been better ;-)

2024-03-04

Usch O.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 56 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

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