Surfing in Portugal and luxury accommodation with pool & ocean view.
For all surfers, interested in yoga and for all yogis willing to learn to surf and for all those who would like to try or already do both, surfing and yoga. You need comfort and pure bliss? You found just the right place!
Saturday is changeover day. Arrive. Breathe. Relax. Explore. There will be time to meet other participants and in the evening there will be a welcome barbecue altogether.
Sunday is the time to chill out and/or discover the surrounding cities, venues, beaches, nature, and the pool, read your favorite book, or just enjoy the stunning view from our beautiful property. Those who need to be active can also enjoy one of the many recreational activities the area offers such as horseback riding, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, and (whatever you like to do). But they are aware, that one week of daily surfing and yoga will already be a challenging experience for your body.
On weekdays, you will learn how to surf on nearby beaches and get to know beautiful places along the coastline you all worship so much. You will also be taught in theory of surfing, getting to know about security measures like how to read a beach, weather forecasts, and the right choice of material. Last but not least you will be living the surfer's lifestyle.
To start your surfing experience relaxed and also to calm your muscles down, there will be yoga classes in the morning and the afternoon. You will start the day with a gentle yoga class in the morning to wake up and build up flexibility, strength, and confidence for the surfing lessons.
Are you a family and would you like to have your children with you? No problem! Depending on the age of the children, we can organize childcare or a surfing course for your children while you surf or do yoga yourself. If desired, also in your own apartment or house.
With the yoga & surf family package you can enjoy 5 days with approximately 1.5 hours of surfing lessons each, which take place on the nearest beach at suitable conditions, depending on the group level and wave/weather conditions. It takes between 3 and 20 minutes, a maximum of 45 minutes. Our surf instructors are fully trained, highly qualified and very passionate about surfing. They want to pass on their knowledge and enthusiasm for surfing so that your stay becomes a very special experience.
Daily yoga, 2 x 1 hour, will support your start to the day and prepare you for the following surf course in the afternoon. Our experienced yoga teachers are fully qualified and licensed. With various yoga styles on offer, you will experience relaxing yoga moments and learn new ideas for your daily yoga training at home.
Highlights:-
You will be served daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea, water, juice, milk, and fruits as well as a welcome dinner included in the price.
Breakfast
In the morning, they serve you a healthy organic breakfast (buffet), consisting of cereal, organic fruit, bread, rolls, homemade jam, milk, yogurt, typical sausages and cheeses of the region, and other Portuguese delicacies. They will also serve freshly juiced juices and green smoothies made from fruit and veggies of the season. Moreover, coffee, various teas, water, and fruit are at your disposal during your stay at the Karma Surf Retreat.
Lunch and dinner
^At noon, they arrange a delicious healthy vegetarian lunch to enjoy after your activities. On top, they will organize a welcome dinner plus a Portuguese seafood lunch. At all other times, there is a fully equipped kitchen in the villa at your disposal, so you can prepare your favorite dishes and dine together, for example, on the terrace overlooking the sea watching the sunset.
Eating out
In case you would like to eat out, there are several restaurants nearby, including typical Portuguese, seafood, grilled chicken, snacks, pizza, and also a gourmet restaurant. For sure you will find something you like. You have an even bigger variety of restaurants in the cities nearby in Cascais (15 minutes) or Sintra (15 minutes), if you are in Lisbon. Even Lisbon’s stunning culinary diversity (including vegetarian) is only 30 minutes by car and will not leave any wish unfulfilled. If you stay at Algarve, then Lagos and Sagres offer plenty of good food and locations to eat out.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Other dietary requirements on request