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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
3 places leftYoga & Movement
Coastline Flow
Five nights of yoga, cliff walks and slow meals on Portugal's wild southwest coast.
- Dates
- 12–17 Nov 2026
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Destination
- Costa Vicentina, Portugal
- Experience
- Yoga & Movement
- Level
- All levels
- Group size
- Up to 14 guests
From €1,450 per person
Overview
A balanced yoga week for people who practise now and then and want to come home feeling stronger and rested. Two classes a day, guided coastal walks and free afternoons.
Each day starts with a 90-minute vinyasa class in the covered shala, followed by a long breakfast. Afternoons are yours: walk the Fishermen's Trail with the group, go to the beach or read in the courtyard garden.
Before dinner, Inês teaches a slower yin or restorative class. One afternoon is set aside for a mobility workshop on hips and shoulders — useful if you sit at a desk all week.
Group size is capped at 14 so the teacher can give everyone individual attention.
- Yoga
- 2 classes daily (90 min vinyasa + 75 min yin/restorative)
- Style
- Vinyasa, yin, restorative, mobility
- Guided walks
- 2 optional coastal walks (8–11 km, easy)
- Free time
- Most afternoons
Who this retreat is for
A good fit if…
- You are new to yoga or practise now and then
- You want structure in the mornings and freedom in the afternoons
- You enjoy walking and being outdoors
Probably not for you if…
- You are looking for an advanced or teacher-training level practice
- You need a fully step-free property (see accessibility notes)
Experience level: All levels. Our retreats are not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. If you have a health condition, please talk to your doctor before booking.
Day by day
Times are a guide and may shift with the weather. Everything is optional unless marked otherwise.
Day 1Arrival12 Nov 2026
- Morning
- Travel day. Transfers run from the meeting point listed under Travel.
- Afternoon
- Check in from mid-afternoon, settle into your room and explore the grounds.
- Evening
- Welcome circle at 18:00, gentle 45-minute class and a long first dinner together.
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2Settling in13 Nov 2026
- Morning
- 07:30 vinyasa flow (90 min), then breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Free time. Optional beach walk to Praia do Malhão with the team at 14:30.
- Evening
- 17:30 yin class, then dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Optional
- Beach walk
Day 3Coast path day14 Nov 2026
- Morning
- 07:30 vinyasa flow, then breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Guided Fishermen's Trail walk (11 km, around 3.5 hrs) with a picnic lunch.
- Evening
- Restorative class and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
- Optional
- Coastal walk — a shorter loop is offered
Day 4Mobility & rest15 Nov 2026
- Morning
- 07:30 vinyasa flow, then breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Hips and shoulders mobility workshop (90 min), then free time.
- Evening
- Yin class, dinner and an optional fireside reading hour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5Your day16 Nov 2026
- Morning
- 07:30 vinyasa flow, then breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Free afternoon. Optional trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes (shop and café stop).
- Evening
- Closing class and a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Optional
- Town trip
Day 6Departure17 Nov 2026
- Morning
- Short closing practice at 08:00 and a final breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Check out and transfers back to the airport or station.
- Evening
- —
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you'll stay
Monte da Luz
Alentejo coast, Portugal
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 | Occupancy | Bathroom | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared twin roomTwo single beds and a private bathroom, shared with one other guest. | 2 guests sharing | Private | 1 left |
| Private double roomA double bed and private bathroom for one guest. | 1 guest | Private | 1 left |
| Garden suite (couples)Double bed, private bathroom and terrace, for two guests sharing. | 2 guests sharing | Private | Sold out |
- 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.
- Extra nights
- Extra nights before or after are sometimes possible at the property's own rates — ask us.
Meals & dietary needs
- Meals provided
- 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 picnic lunch and 5 dinners.
- Schedule
- Breakfast 09:15, lunch 13:00, dinner 19:30. Fruit, tea and coffee are available all day.
- Drinks
- Water, herbal tea and coffee included. Wine is available with dinner at local prices.
- Dietary options
- Menus are vegetarian with fish twice a week. Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets can be catered for. Tell us about allergies when you book; the kitchen is not nut-free.
- Allergies
- Tell us about any allergy when you book and again on arrival. We share it with the kitchen in writing. Kitchens handle common allergens, so we cannot guarantee trace-free food.
- Not included
- Lunch on arrival day and any meals or drinks in town.
Your facilitators
Inês Duarte
Lead yoga teacher
Inês grew up in Lisbon and came to yoga in her twenties, after a knee injury ended her running for a year. A physiotherapist suggested gentle classes while she recovered. She stayed for the way it made her pay attention, completed her first teacher training in 2013 and has taught group classes and teacher trainings in Portugal ever since. She leads all of SOLARA's yoga weeks on the Costa Vicentina.
Qualifications: Yoga Alliance RYT-200, registered 2013 · Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, registered 2017 · Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms), 2019 · First Aid at Work (renewed 2026)
On this retreat: Morning vinyasa, Evening yin and restorative, Mobility workshops
Full profile
What's included
- 5 nights' accommodation at Monte da Luz
- 14 meals as listed above
- 10 yoga classes and a mobility workshop
- 2 guided coastal walks
- Mats and props
- Bedding, bath and pool towels
- VAT and local tourist taxes
Not included
- Flights or travel to Portugal
- Airport shuttle (€45 each way, bookable at checkout)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Wine and drinks in town
- Surf lessons and massages
Pricing & booking
Prices are per person, in euros, and include VAT and local accommodation and tourist taxes. Anything optional, such as transfers where they aren't already included, is offered at checkout. Visas and entry fees set by governments are listed under Not included.
Shared twin room
2 guests sharing · private bathroom
€1,450 / person
Private double room
Single occupancy · private bathroom
€1,890 / person
Garden suite (couples)
2 guests sharing · private bathroom
€1,690 / person
Sold out
- Deposit
- €400 per person, due at booking
- Balance
- Due 13 September 2026 (60 days before arrival). Book after this date and you pay in full.
- Single supplement
- Private rooms are priced per person — no hidden supplement.
- Payment methods
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA transfer
- Taxes
- VAT and local tourist taxes included
- Cancellation
- Deposit non-refundable but transferable once if you cancel 60+ days before arrival.
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.
- Check-in
- From 15:00 on arrival day
- Travel documents
- Portugal is in the Schengen Area. Check the entry rules for your passport before travelling.
How to prepare
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes for practice and a warm layer for early mornings
- Walking shoes with grip for the cliff path
- Swimwear, sun hat and reef-safe sunscreen
- A light rain jacket — Atlantic weather changes quickly
- A refillable water bottle
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).
Before you arrive. You'll receive a welcome pack 30 days before the retreat, with the final itinerary, address and emergency contacts, and a reminder 3 days before.
During the retreat. Your host is reachable by phone and WhatsApp at all times.
Full guest informationQuestions about this retreat
I am new to yoga. Is this suitable?
Yes, if you are comfortable moving for 90 minutes. Inês teaches options for every level and you can rest whenever you like.
Can I book a place with a friend or partner?
Yes. Choose a shared room and add a second guest during booking, or book separately and add your friend's name in the special requests field so we can room you together.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable but can be moved to another retreat once if you cancel more than 60 days before arrival. See the full booking policy for later cancellations.
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.
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Coastline Flow
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