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Costa Vicentina, Portugal
Coastline Flow
Yoga & Movement
- Dates
- 12–17 Nov 2026
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Starting price
- From €1,450 per person
Alentejo coast · Portugal
Costa Vicentina, Portugal
Cork oaks, wild Atlantic beaches and a farmhouse on the cliffs.
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The southwest coast of Portugal is one of the least built-up stretches of coastline in Europe. Most of it sits inside the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, so the cliffs, dunes and fishing villages look much as they did decades ago.
We host our retreats at a restored farmhouse a short walk from the cliff path. Mornings are often cool and bright, afternoons warm, and there is a beach within twenty minutes on foot in almost every direction.
Mild weather from autumn to spring, quiet beaches outside summer and the Fishermen's Trail on the doorstep make this our home for yoga, writing and rest weeks.
Retreats in Costa Vicentina
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Costa Vicentina, Portugal
Slow December
Rest & Reset
- Dates
- 3–7 Dec 2026
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Starting price
- From €1,150 per person
Places available
Costa Vicentina, Portugal
Words by the Sea
Creative Retreats
- Dates
- 11–16 Mar 2027
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Starting price
- From €1,390 per person
Where you stay
Monte da Luz
Eleven rooms across a main house and two low outbuildings, set around a courtyard with a covered yoga shala, a salt-water pool and a garden of olive and fig trees.
Monte da Luz is an independently owned guesthouse. SOLARA books the whole property for each retreat and runs the programme; the owners' team manages housekeeping and the kitchen.
Room types
- · Shared twin rooms (two single beds, private bathroom)
- · Private double rooms (one double bed, private bathroom)
- · Garden suites (double bed, private bathroom and terrace)
Amenities
- · Bedding, bath and pool towels provided
- · Covered shala with mats, blocks, bolsters and blankets
- · Salt-water pool (unheated, open April–October)
- · Wi-Fi in the main house only
- · Library and fireplace lounge
- · Laundry service on request (extra cost)
Accessibility
Four rooms are on the ground floor with step-free access from the courtyard. Paths between buildings are gravel. The shala has a single 10 cm step. Please contact us before booking so we can talk through your needs.
Check-in & check-out
From 15:00 on arrival day. By 11:00 on departure day.
Nearby
- Fishermen's Trail (Rota Vicentina) — cliff-top walking from the gate
- Praia do Malhão and Praia da Samoqueira beaches
- Vila Nova de Milfontes — cafés, river beach and Saturday market (15 min by car)
- Surf lessons with a local school (optional, booked directly)
Seasons & weather
We run retreats here from October to May. Expect 15–22°C days in autumn and spring and 12–17°C in winter, with cool evenings and occasional Atlantic rain. The sea is cold year-round (14–18°C).
Getting there
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- Nearest airport
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) is 2 hrs 15 min by road. Faro (FAO) is 2 hrs 30 min.
- Transfers
- A shared SOLARA shuttle leaves Lisbon Airport at 12:30 on arrival day and returns there by 14:00 on departure day. Seats are booked during checkout for a flat fee.
- When to arrive
- Plan to land in Lisbon by 11:30 to join the shuttle. If you drive, aim to arrive between 15:00 and 17:00; the welcome circle starts at 18:00.
- Local transport
- Rede Expressos coaches run Lisbon–Vila Nova de Milfontes several times a day. We can arrange a local taxi from the bus stop (about €20).
- Parking
- Free private parking on site.
- Entry requirements
- Portugal is in the Schengen Area. Check the entry rules for your passport before travelling.
Questions about Costa Vicentina
Can I swim in the sea?
Yes, but the Atlantic here has strong currents. Only swim at lifeguarded beaches in season, and ask the team which beaches are calm that day.
Is there a pharmacy or shop nearby?
Vila Nova de Milfontes, 15 minutes by car, has pharmacies, supermarkets and an ATM. The team runs a shop trip on free afternoons.
Further reading
- How to Choose the Right Wellness RetreatStart with what you need from the week, then check the schedule, the room and the total cost — in that order.
- How to Prepare for Your First Yoga RetreatYou don't need to be flexible. You do need to be honest with your teacher about injuries.
- How to Choose a Retreat DestinationClimate, travel time and the season matter more than the photos.