Where Life Slows Down
Shanti-Som Algarve
Algarve, Portugal
Your Place to Restore
Set among the natural beauty of southern Portugal, Shanti-Som Algarve is an intimate luxury wellness retreat where timeless surroundings meet a modern, science-backed approach to wellbeing. Housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse, thoughtfully transformed in 2027, the retreat offers a peaceful escape surrounded by the landscapes, light and laid-back elegance of the Algarve.
Our boutique retreat brings together holistic therapies and evidence-informed practices across personalised programs in yoga, Pilates, relaxation, strength and fitness, and burnout and nervous system recovery. From daily movement and meditation to healthy nourishing cuisine, restorative spa treatments and time in nature, every element of your stay is designed to help you slow down, reset and create the foundations for lasting wellbeing.
And while it feels wonderfully removed from everyday life, Shanti-Som is remarkably easy to reach. Just 20 minutes from Faro Airport and around three hours from Lisbon. Close to the Algarve’s beautiful beaches, nature and vibrant food scene, it’s a luxurious escape that feels a world away without the journey.
Welcome to Shanti-Som Algarve
Discover the Location
Our location was deliberately chosen for its slower pace of life - a place where time feels a little less hurried, days unfold naturally and authentic Portuguese living is still very much part of the experience.
Shanti-Som is set in the beautiful Algarve, close to Almancil and the exclusive Quinta do Lago, one of the region’s most sought-after and sophisticated areas. Here, you can enjoy the best of the Algarve - beautiful beaches, nature, exceptional food and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.
When you’re ready to explore beyond the retreat, discover some of our favourite local spots, from the dramatic coastline of Praia da Falésia and Praia da Marinha to a long lunch by the sea at Cabana Sass. For a taste of the region’s growing food scene, visit Austa in Almancil, a restaurant and culinary community focused on seasonal produce, local suppliers and food connected to the land.
A beautiful, dynamic and effortlessly sophisticated part of the Algarve, with plenty to discover when you’re ready to step beyond the retreat.
Book Your Stay
How it Works
Choose Your Dates
Our doors are open every day of the year. Your retreat begins when you arrive, for as long or as short as you like. We typically require a minimum stay of 3 nights for most programs.
Select Your Accommodation
Choose from 22 intimate, thoughtfully designed rooms, each created to provide a peaceful and comfortable space to unwind and recharge. Accommodation is available for a maximum of three guests per room, with a supplement applying for double occupancy.
Choose Your Retreat Program
Tailored to your wellness goals, we offer a variety of programs - Relaxation, Yoga, Pilates, Detox, Strength & Fitness and Burnout & Nervous System Recovery. Each program is priced on a daily basis per person.
What Sets Us Apart
Explore Shanti-Som Algarve
Our World of Wellbeing
Retreat Life at Shanti-Som Algarve
Finding Shanti-Som Algarve
How to get here
The retreat is above Moncarapacho, inland from Olhão in the eastern Algarve. Faro airport is 25 minutes by car on the A22 or the EN125 heading east, and we can arrange your transfer at €55 each way, per journey. If you are driving, there is parking on the estate. Fuseta and the Ria Formosa sand islands are about fifteen minutes away, and we run a group trip there during most stays.