15 Best Portugal Yoga Retreats to Transform Your Mind and Body

LOOKING FOR THE BEST YOGA RETREAT IN PORTUGAL?

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of yoga practice with the backdrop of beautiful Portugal? Then you’ve come to the right place.

Here are 15 of the best yoga retreats in Portugal, each promising a unique blend of relaxation, self-discovery, and nourishment for the body and mind. 

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One of the best Portugal yoga retreats is the 6 Day Yogi Adventure & Meditation in Sintra, Portugal, with a near-perfect ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating 😊❤️

From the elegant coastal town of Cascais to the sun-kissed paradise of yoga retreats Algarve, explore diverse offerings of yoga Portugal, such as yoga meditation retreat Portugal or wellness retreat Portugal.

🧘 No matter what you’re looking for, one of these experiences will allow you to advance your inner work with a transformative experience.

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• 💸 Best budget-friendly option: Fluidity Yoga Eco Retreat In Aveiro
• 🙋‍♀️ Best women-only option: Transformational Wild Women’s Retreat in Leiria
• 🤫 Best silent zen yoga option: Silent Zen Meditation And Yin Yoga Retreat In Monchique
• 🙆‍♀️ Best yoga & pilates option: Rejuvenating Yoga & Pilates Retreat In Cascais
• 🏄 Best yoga & surf option: Surf and Yoga Holiday in Ericeira
• 🧘 Best detox option: Detox, Silence & Meditation Retreat in Santarem

15 Best Portugal Yoga Retreats

1. Yogi Adventure & Meditation in Sintra

⭐️ RATING: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 6 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Experience a transformative week of daily Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, guided meditations, delicious healthy food, and insights into your holistic well-being on one of the best meditation and adventure yoga retreats Portugal has to offer.

With twice-daily yoga and daily meditation, Shamball Retreats has prepared an active retreat program. However, guests also have plenty of free time to enjoy the beach and nature or opt for extra activities like sound journeys, forest therapy, or horse therapy.

The retreat offers daily delicious vegetarian breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, all with vegan options as well. The food is as local and organic as possible and can be adapted to any dietary restrictions.

Accommodation can be private or shared, but all rooms share bathrooms. The property is also a ten-minute walk to the stunning Sintra coast.

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2. The Art of Vinyasa Yoga, Meditation, Mantra, Nature and Ocean in Sintra

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 7 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Go deeper into the practice of Vinyasa Yoga on this incredible Restorative Yoga Retreat in Sintra with Almashala.

Take the opportunity to explore correct alignment within yourself while learning about the healing purposes of asanas and dynamic movement. This journey unfolds in an environment crafted according to Vastu philosophy, an ancient Indian architectural system, ensuring a living space in perfect harmony with nature.

Each day of the retreat includes two yoga classes plus a daily meditation and pranayama session. The classes are appropriate for all levels. In addition to yoga, this is an amazing area from which to explore the outdoors. Go for a bike ride, take a surf lesson, or relax at a spa. 

🍽️ Vegan breakfast and dinner are served each day.

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3. Detox, Silence & Meditation Retreat in Santarem

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 10 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

For anyone wanting to rid themselves of burnout or anxiety, this 10-day transformative retreat at Om Maya Om’s Detoa & Awakening Retreat is the perfect answer.

You’ll spend your holiday addressing your inner pain and confronting challenges in your life, with the goal of embarking on a profound journey of transformation and personal growth.

During your stay, you will practice general, Yin, Nidra, and Vipassana yoga, all of which are well suited for beginners up to advanced yogis. Each day will also begin with a meditation session, and you will have ample time to move through nature on hikes. Outside of sessions, the retreat is held in complete silence alongside 🤳🏻 a digital detox.

The food served is also with the goal of detoxing your body. To that end, fruits, vegetables, salads, and smoothies are the main focus along with two daily detox juices.

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4. Relax and Recharge Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Ericeira

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 8 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Experience complete rejuvenation on this Relax and Recharge retreat featuring a Vinyasa Flow week with Yin and restorative yoga, massages, vegetarian cuisine, and coastal walks.

Each of the seven days of your stay includes a morning and evening yoga class plus an evening meditation. This yoga retreat includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner — all of which are vegetarian. You’ll also be able to enjoy one full-body massage included in your holiday package. 

Your stay will be in charming accommodation outside of Ericeira amongst the green hills of the countryside. At the property, you have access to a pool and a fitness room.

The rooms at the retreat center are shared between two, three, or five people. Bathrooms are also shared. Extra activities like surfing lessons, hiking, and mountain bike trips can all be arranged.

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5. Yoga, Meditation, and Massage Holiday in Cascais

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 4 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Uncover serenity on this yoga, meditation, and massage retreat where the combination of oceanfront yoga and guided meditation hikes creates the perfect escape to nourish your health and inspire connection.

During your stay, you will have access to unlimited Hatha and Yin yoga classes, along with SUP yoga, guided meditation, massage treatments, meditation, and so much more.

This holiday takes place at the beautiful Salty Pelican, a renovated old mansion in Cascais. Your stay includes three nights of accommodation and a daily breakfast as well as access to the heated resort pool, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, the cozy lounge, and more.

🧘‍♀️ This holiday is suitable for all levels of yogis—no previous experience is required. 

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6. Silent Zen Meditation and Yin Yoga Retreat in Monchique

⭐️ RATING: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 8 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

This Silent Zen Meditation and Yoga retreat in the tranquil hills of Serra de Monchique in the Algarve invites you for a week of dedicated practice.

You will have silent meditation sessions, Vipassana and Yin Yoga classes, and go out for mindful walks in the beautiful surrounding nature.

The day’s schedule starts with a morning yoga class and carries on with four blocks of silent meditation as well as meditation walks. There will also be daily dharma talks.

Three vegetarian meals are provided every day, which can be made vegan on request. Accommodation is in shared rooms in a beautifully restored old stone house with views over the coast.

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7. Rejuvenating Yoga & Pilates Retreat in Cascais

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 5 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Experience the feeling of total body alignment on this five-day Yoga and Pilates Portugal Retreat in Cascais.

Yoga styles explored during your stay will include Dynamic, Hatha, General, and Nidra Yoga, all of which are suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced yogis. You’ll also have the chance to take pilates classes, enjoy a relaxing massage, and take advantage of beach walks from the prime location of the retreat center.

The center is located in the village of Parede, just east of Cascais and can be reached on a short train ride from both Lisbon and Cascais.

Daily breakfast is included, and there is plenty of free time so you can head into town to enjoy the same cafes and restaurants frequented by celebrities like Madonna and Christiano Ronaldo.

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8. Meditation and Yoga Holiday in Sintra

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 6 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Indulge in a week of rejuvenation with yoga, massage, vegetarian meals, and beach strolls on this Meditation and Yoga Holiday Portugal Retreat.

Beyond the time you spend focusing on your fitness and health you can enjoy all the area has to offer — surf, hike, horseback ride, sightsee, or head to the beach for a dip. The retreat center can also help you arrange a trip to Sintra or the national park.

Included in your package are breakfast, lunch, and dinner always prepared with seasonal fruits and vegetables and the freshest ingredients available. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions can all be catered for.

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9. Fluidity Yoga Eco Retreat in Aveiro | Most Affordable Retreat

⭐️ RATING: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 3 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Step into the tranquility of Furadouro, a hidden gem of a seaside village just south of Porto, where this Fluidity Yoga Eco Retreat awaits you. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to delve into yoga and embrace the slow life amid pine trees and pristine beaches.

This three-day retreat offers restorative, vinyasa, and yin yoga sessions. You’ll start with morning yoga and finish the day with sunset sessions, with a total of four sessions during your stay.

Buffet breakfasts are available each morning, and accommodation is in comfortable single, double, or shared rooms. You can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, fitness center (with suspension training) or head down to the nearby beaches.

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10. Yoga & Outdoor Adventure Retreat in the Algarve

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 8 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Immerse yourself in yoga and adventure while enjoying good food and comfortable lodging along the stunning Algarve coast on this Yoga Eco Retreat.

The eight-day holiday offers plenty of opportunity to bliss out while practicing yoga in the morning and in the evenings. This retreat also offers the perfect opportunity to explore the coastline on hikes, beach walks, or on a SUP through the caves.

The villa where you will stay has A/C as well as fireplaces and is a cozy, nicely redone space with double rooms and suites which you will be sharing with another guest. The property has a pool, expansive gardens, hammocks, a shared kitchen space, and a meditation area. 

Each day a healthy, organic breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the villa.

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11. Surf and Yoga Holiday in Ericeira

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 4 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Take pleasure in waking up to the soothing sea breeze on one of the best yoga retreats Portugal has to offer. With sunrise meditation, yoga next to the crashing waves, and a unique guided hike to Ursa beach, this Surf and Yoga Retreat in Ericeira is a great escape from all stress.

During your stay, you will be able to enjoy unlimited yoga classes, a surf lesson, and a relaxing massage. The location gives you amazing access to explore the enchanting Pena Palace and the rest of Sintra National Park. 

Included in your stay is a daily buffet breakfast as well as the option to order from the Baja-Mexican all-day food and drinks menu served at the Salty Pelican.

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12. Yoga, Meditation, & Massage Holiday in Ericeira

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 4 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

If you’re envisioning a holiday where mornings are filled with a gentle sea breeze followed by sunrise meditation by the seaside, The Salty Pelican offers the relaxation you’re seeking with this Yoga, Meditation, and Massage Holiday in Ericeira.

During your stay you can take an unlimited number of yoga classes and also have unlimited access to 🏄 surfboard rentals. You’ll enjoy meditation classes and at least one massage included in your booking. 

Three nights of accommodation are provided in the newly built Salty Pelican which has space for up to 40 people in private and shared rooms, most of which have private terraces.

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13. Yoga & Sacred Rituals Spring Retreat in Alentejo

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 6 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Embark on a rejuvenating journey on this 6-day Yoga and Sacred Rituals Spring Retreat, nestled in the tranquil Alentejo region. Your stay will be enriched with daily practices of yoga, meditation, singing, writing, and even dancing, providing a holistic experience for body and soul.

There are many styles of yoga practiced during your stay — from Ayurveda to Yin. Other sacred rituals include breath-work, crystal bowl sound baths, and sacred silences. 

The property has a beautiful shared infinity pool and many other open communal spaces. Rooms can be private or shared with ensuite or shared bathrooms. 

Included in your retreat stay are daily meals made from fresh, local ingredients that can be easily adapted to dietary restrictions.

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14. Yoga/Meditation Retreat with Coaching and Massages in Sintra

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 6 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Embark on a wellness journey at this Yoga/Meditation Retreat with Coaching. This program gives you the tools to help you feel better and think clearer, which lowers your stress and is good for your mental and physical health.

During your six-day stay you will have ten invigorating yoga classes, eight guided meditations, and one active meditation, plus the chance to totally relax with two massages.

Five nights of accommodation are provided in shared bedrooms. A healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served communally.

The property is just a 10-minute walk from the nearest beach and only a 10-minute drive to the town of Sintra. Or you can stay at the retreat center and enjoy the quiet gardens or book further treatments in the spa.

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15. Transformational Wild Women’s Retreat in Leiria

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ LENGTH: 6 DAYS | 🧘‍♀️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Combine ritualistic practices in this Transformational Wild Women’s immersion retreat to awaken your true inner wildness and help you discover who you truly are.

The practices include tantric breathing, ecstatic dancing, and other specialized workshops all grounding you in ritualistic femininity. The workshops are all excellent for anyone who has no experience in these practices. 

For each of your six days at the retreat, you will have three vegetarian meals prepared with locally sourced, organic ingredients. Accommodation is in a shared tipi which has clear siding for epic views. The property is near Leiria, in the forests of Portugal north of Nazare.

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What Can You Expect From a Yoga Retreat in Portugal?

Portugal yoga retreats offer a holistic experience that blends the picturesque country — whether that be the coast, a forest, or one of the many amazing small towns — with the benefits of a mindful yoga practice. You can expect a healing blend of relaxation, self-discovery, and nourishment for your body and mind.

Most retreats offer at least daily yoga classes that cater to all levels. The practices taught range from Vinyasa flows to meditative Yin sessions. Some retreats focus on a specific type of training, while others combine many. Regardless of which type you choose, you can expect to explore the fluidity of movement, flexibility, strength, and inner balance.

Many retreats also offer elements of self-care, such as included massages, hikes or guided walks, and of course amazing food. The majority offer delicious vegetarian meals made from local, organic products. 

The backdrop of beautiful Portugal adds an extra layer of tranquility to any retreat. You can expect to immerse yourself in the country’s natural beauty, whether it’s practicing yoga overlooking the ocean or enjoying moments of reflection on nature walks.

Ultimately, a yoga retreat in Portugal promises a transformative experience that goes beyond the mat and introduces you to the beauty of the country.

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How to Choose the Right Yoga Retreat in Portugal For You

Before you book yoga retreats Portugal, there are some things you might want to consider. When selecting a yoga retreat, consider the location as well as the variety of practices and workshops offered. Whether it’s day fluidity yoga, yoga meditation, or a combination, make sure you’re checking your boxes, whatever those may be.

Look for a balance of offerings, cost, and duration that aligns with your preferences. Here is a closer look at some of the elements of Portugal yoga retreats.

Location 

The ideal yoga retreat location in Portugal will feel like a home away from home. Some things to consider are travel convenience — how quickly and easily you can get there from major airports or other points of interest you may want to visit over your vacation.

Consider the immediate surroundings of the property. Are you looking for nature? Or are you looking for things to keep you busy in your downtime? Yoga retreat Portugal Algarve, for example, is a great area to choose if you want to be close to the sea. 

Practices 

When choosing the Portugal yoga retreats for you, consider its suitability for your level as a yogi — if you are a beginner, there are plenty of yoga retreats for beginners Portugal but advanced yogis also have plenty of offerings.

Additionally, what type of yoga do you want to practice? Make sure you look into what is offered and if it aligns with your goals and preferences. You also need to think about what else you want to be doing during your stay.

Some Portugal yoga retreat centers focus almost exclusively on yoga while others offer a wider range of activities. Some will even take you out on a SUP or bring you hiking through nature or add pilates to your daily schedule. 

Price 

When selecting Portugal yoga retreats, you should think about if you’re looking more for a 3 day yoga retreat Portugal option which will tend to be more budget-friendly, or if you want to be more indulgent with a luxury yoga retreat Portugal or even a yoga hotel Portugal.

Also, make sure you understand what is included in each of the Portugal yoga retreats package price and what is charged as an add-on later.

Duration

The best Portugal yoga retreats range from short, immersive options with as few as four days to extended stays of up to 10 days. Retreats on the shorter end are a really nice escape that can still fit into busy schedules.

But, on longer Portugal yoga retreats, you can immerse yourself more fully — change the rhythm of your body and your mind which may allow for a more profound transformation. Tailor your choice based on personal preferences and the desired depth of experience.

Final Thoughts: Portugal Yoga Retreats

Each of these 15 awesome Portugal yoga retreats offers a unique journey, coupling mindful yoga practices with the country’s natural beauty.

Whether you seek the vibrant energy of Cascais or one of the yoga retreats Algarve Portugal, the retreat offerings in Portugal have an amazing array of holistic experiences that will leave you rejuvenated and connected to your power, all with the help of this beautiful country.

Ready to book one of these Portugal retreats? Good luck and namaste 🙏