Return to balance in the quiet of the eastern Algarve
Yoga Retreat
A restorative Yoga experience in the Algarve
Your Yoga Journey
Our Algarve yoga retreat pairs twice daily practice with the stillness of the eastern Algarve countryside. Sessions run in our outdoor Yoga tent amongst nature, led by our in-house teachers across Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin. Class sizes stay small, so every practice can be adjusted to your body and your experience rather than the other way round.
Between sessions the day is yours. Use the sauna, swim, walk the grounds, or drive to the Ria Formosa lagoon and the barrier island beaches a short distance away. All meals are included, thoughtfully prepared and nutritionally balanced to support gut health, energy and overall balance.
With a personalised timetable ready for you at check-in, everything is taken care of from the moment you arrive — so you can switch off, settle in and simply focus on yourself.
What's Included
Standard Inclusions (pp):
- Daily meals (beverages excluded)
- Twice daily group yoga
- Daily group meditation
- Shanti-Som gift
Exclusive Extras (pp):
- 1 × 60-minute spa treatment
These Exclusive Extras are included during your 3-night stay, and you will receive them again for every additional 4 nights you book.
€200 – Retreat Price per person per night (not including accommodation)
Daily Schedule
A Day at Shanti-Som Algarve
What a day at Shanti-Som Algarve Yoga Retreat might look like
Group Meditation
Space to slow down, cultivate presence, and deepen inner calm
Morning Yoga Session
Start your day with an energising yoga flow
Healthy Breakfast
Nutritious buffet with the option to choose from a selection of freshly cooked items.
Spa Treatment or Free Time
Enjoy a 60 minute spa treatment or make use of the sauna, swimming pool or gym.
Healthy Lunch
Enjoy a daily changing buffet selection of healthy salads, warm sides and soups.
Join an Activity
Take part in our daily activities such as a guided hike, breathwork, or join a group to Fuseta beach.
Enjoy the Outdoor Pool
Choose your sunbed and unwind poolside, surrounded by nature, with a light afternoon snack.
Afternoon Yoga
Restorative or Yin yoga to wind down
Evening Meditation
Space to slow down, cultivate presence, and deepen inner calm
Dinner
Choose from our selection of daily changing dishes and enjoy a three-course dinner.
Evening Relaxation
Begin to wind down and prioritise sleep, choosing our guided breathwork and meditation audio to support relaxation.
Your Journey
How It Works
Choose your date
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
Each location features a selection of intimate, thoughtfully designed rooms. Rooms accommodate a maximum of two guests, with a surcharge applied for double occupancy.
Choose Your Retreat Program
Tailored to your wellness goals, we offer a variety of programs - Relaxation, Yoga and Pilates. Each program is priced on a daily basis per person.
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About Our Yoga Retreat
Yoga Styles
We teach Hatha for alignment and foundation, Vinyasa Flow for movement and breath, Yin for deep connective tissue release, and Restorative for full nervous system downregulation. Most guests move through several styles across a stay, and our teachers will guide you toward the balance that suits you.
Meditation
A daily group meditation is included in every yoga retreat. Sessions are short, practical and secular, with no prior experience assumed. Guests who want to go deeper can add one to one sessions.
Breathwork and Sound Healing
Our in-house practitioners run breathwork and sound healing sessions through the week. Both work well alongside yoga, particularly for guests carrying stress or struggling with sleep.
Spa and Treatments
Our spa therapists are in-house, not visiting contractors, so treatments can be scheduled around your practice rather than the reverse. Massage, body treatments and facials are all available.
Nutrition and Full Board Dining
Every stay is full board. Breakfast is a healthy buffet, lunch is salads, soup and warm sides, and dinner is a three course rotating set menu. Dietary requirements are handled by the kitchen directly, so tell us in advance and it is taken care of.
Your Personal Timetable
At check in you receive two things: the weekly group timetable, and your own personal timetable showing every treatment and class booked for you. It is a small detail that removes the daily admin most retreats leave to the guest.
Accommodation
Twenty two rooms and suites, each taking a maximum of two guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our yoga retreat welcomes complete beginners alongside long term practitioners. Classes are kept small so teachers can offer variations, and you are never expected to keep pace with the room.
Comfortable clothing you can move in, and a light layer for early morning and evening sessions. Mats, blocks, straps and bolsters are all provided. The Algarve is warm from spring through autumn, so pack for sun, and bring walking shoes if you plan to join the coastal walks.
Yes. Many guests pair yoga with spa treatments or elements of the Relaxation programme. Tell us your goals when you book and we will shape your personal timetable around them.
Three nights. Five to seven nights is where most guests feel the full effect, particularly if you are arriving tired or new to daily practice.
Very much so. A large share of our guests travel alone. Group classes and shared dining make it easy to meet people, and equally easy to keep to yourself if that is what you came for.
Shanti-Som Algarve sits in the countryside at Moncarapacho, near Olhão, in the eastern Algarve. Faro airport is around 20 minutes by car, which makes it one of the easiest wellness retreats in Europe to reach. Seville is roughly two hours and Lisbon around two hours forty five. Free private parking is available on site, and we can arrange an airport transfer on request.
Shanti-Som Algarve opens in March 2027. Until then you can register your interest to receive opening dates, programme details and early booking rates before they are released publicly. Our Marbella retreat is open year round in the meantime.
Reservations can be cancelled free of charge up to 14 days before arrival. Cancellations within 14 days incur a charge of one night's stay. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for full details.
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