The Best Surf Yoga Retreat in Portugal from an Expert 2025
Looking for the best yoga and surf retreat in Portugal?
I’ve lived in Portugal for the past decade and love how much it has to offer the adventurous traveler. From its beautiful beaches and stunning coastal villages to its rich culture and delicious cuisine, I can never get enough!
This past year a friend of mine came to visit and suggested we look at yoga and surf retreats in Portugal as a holiday option. Although surfing isn’t really my thing, I agreed and decided that a few surf lessons could definitely be a great way to destress and renew my tired self.
So, I took it upon myself to personally visit as many as I could to show my friend the best time and make sure I knew what I was talking about! Here is the surf retreat we chose in the end, as well as a list of the best yoga and surf retreats I found in Portugal.
⭐ Not Going to Ericeira? Here are some other options
Here’s a quick guide to the best yoga and surf retreats in Portugal
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The Best Surf Yoga Retreat in Portugal
OmAssim – Ericeira 8-day Surfing and Yoga Retreat
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ 8 Days | 📍 Location: Ericeira | 💰 Price: 810€
Omassim in Ericeira is the perfect place to experience a unique and unforgettable yoga and surf retreat. Being the only World Surf Reserve in Europe, Ericeira has many surf camps, as well as many yoga studios, but this one takes the cake for me.
With its incredible ocean views, helpful instructors, fabulous micro-biotic food and wide range of activities offered in the 8-day package, Omassim offered us something truly special.
The service and kindness of the staff also just blew me away! I really loved the atmosphere here and immediately felt at home.
The package included five surfing lessons, two yoga classes, daily breakfast plus lunch and dinner, fruit and tea all day, and use of the fitness room.
I loved the quality of the food here, with healthy and tasty vegetarian meals served daily. I have to say I have rarely seen such appetising colourful food! If I could eat like this every day I would gladly be vegetarian year round!
I was particularly impressed by the yin yoga – it was the best way to stretch my sore muscles after a morning of surfing and since I had never done aerial yoga before that was a lot of fun too. Highly recommended!
Great experience, food was excellent, lots of different activities with surf and yoga, SUP, aerial Yoga, mountain biking etc… 2 different yoga teachers offering very different classes, the yin yoga was just perfect after the surfing.
Tripaneer traveler, July 2022 (More reviews)
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Other Excellent Portugal Surf Yoga Retreats
Here are some excellent yoga and surf retreats in other parts of Portugal that you should consider if your next trip doesn’t take you to Ericeira:
1. Golden Waves Surf Lodge – Furadouro 3 Day Fluidity Eco Yoga and Surf Camp
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ 3 Days | 📍 Location: Furadouro | 💰 Price: 189€
The Golden Waves Surf Lodge in Furadouro, near Porto, is the perfect place for a yoga and surf retreat. This luxurious lodge offers you the opportunity to explore Portugal’s stunning coastline while learning both surfing and yoga.
With two days of surf lessons, unlimited use of boards and wetsuits, two Yin yoga sessions, a swimming pool, fitness center and sports area plus transport to the best surf spots – this is an experience you won’t want to miss! Enjoy a truly unique holiday experience that will leave you feeling nourished both physically and mentally.
Everything was better than expected. The food, the accommodation. The yoga and surf lessons were really fun, enjoyable and the right balance of challenging and laid back
review by Tripaneer traveler, Oct 2022 (more reviews)
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2. Quinta D’Anta – Figueiro da Foz 7 day yoga and surf retreat
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ 7 Days | 📍 Location: Figueira da Foz | 💰 Price: 1150€
If you’re looking for an unforgettable yoga and surf retreat, then look no further than Quinta D’Anta near Figueira da Foz! Located just a stone’s throw away from some of the best surfing beaches in Portugal, this boutique-style hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind.
With six days of guided surf lessons, 6 days of surf-oriented yoga lessons, functional training sessions to improve your skills on the waves and access to massage therapy – you’re bound to improve your surf stance quickly.
Enjoy delicious daily breakfasts as well as free use of the swimming pool, pool table, mountain bikes and fitness center while you stay in one of the comfortable private rooms. Have a great time and take home memorable experiences you’re sure not to forget any time soon.
Couldn’t have enjoyed myself or have been taken care of any more! What a great week – Pedro was an incredible host and really brought the magic, and was so welcoming throughout my stay. Tiago and Leonor were fantastic teachers and really helped me progress my surf/ yoga throughout the week, whilst also being lovely to hang out with. All the people at Quinta D’Anta made me feel so welcome and really made my whole experience so enjoyable from start to finish
David Marwood, July 2022 (More reviews)
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3. Boa Onda – Peniche 5-day yoga and surf retreat
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ 5 Days | 📍 Location: Peniche | 💰 Price: 356€
Boa Onda is the perfect place for a yoga and surf camp and provides the ideal environment to relax, have fun, and improve one’s physical and mental well-being.
This five-day retreat offers participants four surf classes, four yoga classes, daily healthy vegetarian breakfast, transport to and from the surf spot, fruit, tea, and coffee all-day. Experience the amazing Supertubos wave with help from friendly instructors and don’t forget to squeeze in the time to practice yoga between rides.
Join Boa Onda for an unforgettable holiday of fun, relaxation, and soulful connection!
I came with the intention to surf and relax and the experience was exactly that. Lots of great surfing, with super knowledgable surf instructors (Rapul and Pico) for more experienced surfers. The guesthouse catered well to my food requirements, all the staff are super friendly, helpful and a great vibe. The yoga sessions, run by Ana, were fantastic, and catered to a range of levels. Overall, a great stay!
Gus Gresswell, October 2022 (More reviews)
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4. Surfcamp 360 – Santa Cruz 8-day yoga and surfing
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ 8 Days | 📍 Location: Santa Cruz | 💰 Price: 530€
Surfcamp 360 in Santa Cruz is the perfect yoga and surf retreat if you’re looking to escape the everyday hustle and bustle. Located in one of Portugal’s most stunning coastal towns, Santa Cruz offers breathtaking views and perfect waves that are ideal for both beginners and experienced yogis.
The 8-day program combines excellent accommodation with daily yoga and surf classes, as well as one hiking session, a 45-minute massage, and a welcome dinner. It’s worth noting that airport transfer is also included!
The atmosphere is welcoming, respectful, encouraging, familial and friendly. the camp is in a great location, gigantic house, beautiful garden , a special place for yoga, with top quality gear, teachers (Rui, Vasco, Diogo, and PEDRO for the yoga and Ally are just incredibly knowledgeable and qualified) I had the best time, I felt appreciated, helped, freedom, …what can I say? I would happily have stayed another week.
by Vincent Foissard, August 2022 (More reviews)
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5. Moka Surf House – Eirceira 4-day Yoga Surf Retreat Portugal
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ 4 Days | 📍 Location: Ericeira | 💰 Price: 372€
Are you looking for a unique and unforgettable retreat experience? If so, Moka Surf House in Ericeira, the only World Surf Reserve in Europe, is the perfect place for you!
With its combination of yoga and surfing classes, delicious vegetarian dinners, relaxing massages and more, this package offers exelent value for the price. When I visited I felt I was given an opportunity to take time out from my everyday life and get back into harmony with nature. The yoga classes were just what I needed!
Enjoy two-hour surf lessons with full equipment (beginner level), daily local transfers to town and beaches as well as one daily yoga class (75/90 minutes each). Plus pamper yourself with a one-hour relaxing massage before enjoying a drink with the other guests after hours.
All the staff at Moka were great, really friendly and helpful! I particularly liked that free transfers to and from the beach/Ericeira were provided…it was a nice touch! The yoga was good and the massage I had was so relaxing! I loved the communal feel of the surfhouse, it was very easy to meet people and was nice to get to sit and eat meals together.
Kelly Oliver, October 2022 (More reviews)
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6. Eco Surf Camp in Porto, Maceda- 8 Day Pack 5 Waves for Beginners
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ 8 Days | 📍 Location: Porto | 💰 Price: 455€
Introducing the Eco Surf Camp in Porto! It’s the perfect spot for your yoga and surf retreat in Portugal. They’re all about being eco-friendly and looking after our planet. That’s why they’ve put a lot of care into building accommodations using recycled mateirals like old wood, metal, and bricks.
They even got creative and used old surfboards and wetsuits to keep the rooms cozy. It’s not just good for the environment, it gives the place a unique rustic vibe that fits right in with the awesome nature all around.
Enjoy a daily yoga class in the forest, 5 days of surf lessons, access to other sports material such as bikes, surfskates and a slackline, and much more! Daily breakfast and healthy snacks are included and you stay in comfortable accommodations for 7 nights.
Here the point is to connect with nature and enjoy the forest all around the lodge and beach during your surfing sessions. And since Porto’s center is only 30 minutes away, you don’t feel isolated because you can enjoy what the city center has to offer too! A great combination.
Such a fantastic week ! Everything was perfect and beyond my expectations, from the location lost in the middle of the pines, beautiful beach, perfect waves, to the camps and its people. Big thanks to the staff and volunteers. Perfect place to meet awesome people and reconnect to yourself, the others and the nature. Will definitely come back!
By Eugenie Fourgeot, October 2023 (more reviews)
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7. The Salty Pelican- Cascais 4-day meditation yoga surf and massage retreat
⭐️ RATING: 4/5 Stars | ⏳ 4 Days | 📍 Location: Cascais | 💰 Price: 349€
The Salty Pelican yoga and surf retreats offer an unforgettable experience for visitors to Portugal. Start your day by meditating at sunrise on the beach, accompanied only by the sound of crashing waves. Follow this with a Hatha flow or Yin yoga class to get your body ready for the day ahead.
Enjoy a guided meditation hike to the magnificent Ursa beach, followed by a picnic on the beach. With the retreat’s friendly, experienced team of instructors and therapists, you will learn how to practice yoga in your own way and create that perfect experience for yourself.
Afternoon activities include surfing or stand-up paddle boarding lessons with unlimited board rental. When it’s time to relax and unwind, take advantage of the 45-minute relaxing massage. Enjoy a delicious healthy breakfast daily and premium accommodation only 700m from the beach.
It’s a very nicely created social space centered around activities in yoga, surf and social activities in the evening. It seem to attracts a good mix of people and in the end it’s about the people you meet, the connections you make with others and the new experiences you learn from. The rooftop is the jewel here together with the excellent activities.
Robert Ziherl, August 2022 (More reviews)
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8. Arrifana Surf Lodge- Aljezur 8-day surf and yoga camp
⭐️ RATING: 5/5 Stars | ⏳ 8 Days | 📍 Location: Aljezur | 💰 Price: 800€
Visiting Arrifana Surf Lodge in Aljezur is the perfect choice for anyone looking to experience a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive yoga and surf holiday package.
It is an excellent program if you are looking for one-on-one time with an instructor since small groups allow everyone to get private instruction.
With 8 days of surf classes, 5 morning yoga classes, 7 continental-style breakfasts, 6 buffet-style lunches, 4 evening meals and 1 massage included, this package is sure to leave you feeling truly refreshed and energized.
Although I haven’t visited this one personally, I think it’s really well-priced for what’s on offer and one of the highest-rated in the area.
I had an exceptionally great time with Sarah and Aldo and their lovely team, filled with such a positive energy, laughs, love, sun, fun, waves (!) and OMG amaaazing food !!! House is super clean and cozy, beds were very comfy, again: food was amazing, always with vegetarian and vegan options, you could never go hungry! The optional yoga sessions were super fun and relaxing and adjusted to personal needs. I also booked the optional massage and it was just the perfect cherry on top after hours of surfing.
Lucy Overbeck, August 2022 (More reviews)
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9. Tiny Whale Surf Lodge- Lagos 8-day Roxy Ladies week surf yoga Portugal retreat
⭐️ RATING: 4/5 Stars | ⏳ 8 Days | 📍 Location: Lagos | 💰 Price: 1110€
Tiny Whale Surf Lodge in Lagos, Portugal is the ideal place for a surf and yoga holiday. It offers an exclusive women-only camp for beginner to intermediate surfers, with five days of activities that include two daily surf lessons and a daily evening yoga class.
The accommodation is well decorated and feels like home, while there’s also a great pool and fabulous jacuzzi for sore muscles. The daily meals provided are really excellent, with breakfast, lunch and dinner all included in the price.
The instructors are friendly and knowledgeable, making sure everyone gets the most out of their lessons.
You also get video coaching or surf theory sessions as well as the opportunity to practice your moves on a skateboard! This experience is sure to leave you feeling more confident, energized and connected than ever before.
The instructors were awesome and catered to every student independently. Every student was given adequate 1:1 instruction. The food was great and all dietary requests were accommodated. Water refill station was present. Beautiful pool and jacuzzi.
Tripaneer traveler, July 2022 (More reviews)
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10. The Surf Experience- Lagos, Algarve
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ 5 Days | 📍 Location: Lagos | 💰 Price: 354€
Are you looking for an unforgettable retreat experience in the Algarve? Then The Surf Experience is the perfect place for you.
With its beautiful location and flexible options, this five-day yoga and surf retreat offers a unique opportunity to explore the Algarve from both land and sea. You can choose to stay in the surf house, or in the inn, where private rooms are provided.
Enjoy daily yoga classes on certain weeks, as well as two hours twice a day of surf classes. Plus, enjoy both breakfast and lunch on the team. This retreat is suitable for all levels of surfers, and ‘surfaris’ are frequent, where the best wave of the day is hunted down by a guide to make sure you get the best possible experience! Not to be missed!
Great place and a great experience There’s something to say that so many return multiple times a year to this place! Like staying with family, great food, great people, great vibes. Wonderful surf and great instructors Thanks guys !
Tripaneer Liam Pearson, August 2022 (More reviews)
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Luxury Surf Yoga Retreat Portugal
Luxury surf and yoga retreats rarely are all-inclusive, and provide more of a hotel-type accommodation, as opposed to a hostel, with high-level amenities such as a beautiful pool and/or spa. They also generally include breakfast, but no other meals. Take a look at these options if this is more your deal!
11. Surfers Lodge Peniche
⭐️ RATING: 8.8/10 Stars | 📍 Location: Peniche | 💰 Price: from 378/night€
An excellent option for anyone looking for a little pampering, yoga and surf! This 4 star hotel has rooms which are cozy, charming and stylish, and breakfast is delicious with freshly made juices.
I really appreciate the sustainable ethos at Surfers Lodge Peniche, and I found the rooftop area to be the perfect place to relax because of the lovely pool and unbeatable jacuzzi. Here things are slightly different as all inclusive packages are not sold, but surfing and yoga classes can be added to the price of your stay. Not to be missed!
We had an amazing stay and the fact that everything you need is in the hotel itself, including yoga, rooftop terrace with pool/jacuzzi and most importantly the surfing school in the basement where you get dressed and equipped on the spot and driven to the beach with instructor and back to hotel and quick access to your room for a hot shower! The food was delicious and fresh and they accommodated my daughter’s dietary needs. We rarely go back to the same places, but we would come back to the easygoingness of Surfer’s Lodge
Anna, August 2022 (More review)
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12. Noah Surf House Portugal – Santa Cruz
⭐️ RATING: 9.2/10 Stars |📍 Location: Santa Cruz | 💰 Price: From 185/night€
I loved visiting this surf house! It’s sleek, modern, and breakfast looked incredible! This place gives an alternative twist to high-level design and service. The charming atmosphere and super cool vibes make it an ideal place for couples and even families since it is very kid friendly.
The rooms at Noah Surf House Portugal are lovely and the beach restaurant and secluded beach are the cherry on the cake! Here all inclusive packages are not offered, but surf and yoga classes can be added on to your stay. Fabulous!
Literally the coolest hotel we have ever stayed in. We were greeted with a warm drink and a freshly baked cookie on arrival. The hotel directly faced the beach with rugged, stormy waves and you could view the beach from your own private deck or from every floor of the hotel as there were gorgeous decks with fire pits across the front of each floor of the main hotel. Food was lovely. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Lovely surf shop underneath.
Sam, December 2021(More Reviews)
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13. SUP Yoga Teacher Training
Located in the Marina da Lagoa in Albufeira, this experience will not only give you the chance to connect and ground yourself through nature, but will certify you as a SUP Yoga Teacher.
SUP Yoga Teacher Training presents an amazing opportunity for yoga teachers looking to add something different to their repertoire while on holidays in Portugal.
This specialized certification is internationally recognized by the Yoga Alliance Professionals and is taught by renowned teacher Marco Peralta.
It provides a unique experience, combining the stunning views of Portugal’s beaches with an immersive four-day course.
When is Surf Season in Portugal?
When considering the time of year for your retreat in Portugal, timing is key to ensure the best experience. For beginners, the summer months from June to September offer ideal conditions with warm weather and consistent waves, making it perfect for both yoga sessions and surfing adventures.
However, if you’re an advanced surfer seeking bigger swells, the winter months from October to January are prime, as the swell is much larger during this time.
Remember that from May to September, Portugal gets warm sunny weather, which is perfect for yoga, and the sea temperatures are much warmer for surfing.
The longer daylight hours, also mean you’ll get lots of time to explore the stunning beaches and immerse yourself in Portuguese culture, regardless of whether you’re a novice or seasoned surfer.

Wellness Retreat Portugal FAQ
What is surf retreat?
A surf retreat is a type of vacation where participants stay in a specific location to focus on improving their surfing skills. It typically includes instructional sessions and activities that are related to surfing, as well as free time for relaxing and exploring the local area. Surf retreats often take place in coastal areas, including beaches in Ericeira Portugal, where participants can enjoy the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Are yoga retreats worth it?
Yes, yoga retreats are definitely worth it! A yoga retreat is a great way to focus on your health and well-being while experiencing a new culture and environment. Taking the time to practice yoga in an unfamiliar setting can give you a sense of clarity and open your mind to possibilities.
Additionally, participating in various activities during the retreat can help strengthen relationships with fellow participants and create lasting memories. By attending a yoga retreat, you will gain valuable knowledge that you can use for life-long growth and development.
What should I pack for a surf and yoga retreat?
For a surf and yoga retreat, you should pack appropriate clothing for both activities. Be sure to bring items like swimsuits or board shorts for surfing, as well as comfortable clothes such lightweight workout clothes and layers that you can easily remove when doing yoga. Additionally, it’s important to bring a rash guard or wetsuit to protect against the elements while surfing.
And don’t forget your sunscreen! Other essential items include a wide brimmed hat, towel, sunscreen lip balm and reusable water bottle. Finally, be sure to bring any items specific to the type of retreat you’re attending such as a yoga mat or surfboard if necessary.
The Wrap-Up: The Best Portugal Retreats
No matter what type of yoga and surf holiday you’re looking for, Portugal has something to offer every traveler. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced surfer, there’s a retreat that will suit your needs.
Choose one of these yoga and surf retreats in Portugal and experience the perfect balance between adventure, relaxation, and rejuvenation.