Slow down, reconnect, and return with greater clarity and calm.
We’re delighted to be returning to beautiful Monte do Álamo in Tavira, Portugal for the fifth year of our 6-day Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat.
Join me, Sirkka Fisk, and Pete Winch for this relaxing and rejuvenating 6 day yoga and breathwork retreat in the hills above the charming ancient town of Tavira.
The experience
What awaits you:
Six glorious days to slow down.
Wake gently with yoga and breathwork before gathering around the table for long, unhurried breakfasts.
Spend your afternoons exactly as you choose. Join in the Conscious Connected Breathing sessions offered on two afternoons. Or read beside the pool, wander into beautiful Tavira, swim in the Atlantic or simply find a quiet hammock beneath the trees.
As evening arrives we'll gather again for restorative yoga, shared meals and meaningful conversation beneath warm Portuguese skies.
Nothing is rushed.
Everything is optional.
There is space simply to be.
The venue
Monte do Álamo is an expertly converted portuguese farm house merging the modern with the ancient design gracefully. It is located in the hills of the quiet countryside overlooking Tavira.
There are only 6 rooms available making it an exlusive and perfect place to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy complete tranquillity. The rooms are all stylishly designed and with unique interiors and original artworks, all with ensuite bathrooms. Two rooms have garden views to the front of the house and four rooms offer stunning views of the sea and the ancient town of Tavira. From this hill top perch, it is a 15-20 minute walk to Tavira, either by country lane or down hill via scrub land.
Transfers from Faro airport take about 30 minutes. Regular buses operating between Faro and Tavira.
The food
The delicious cuisine is no doubt one of the highlights of staying at Monte do Alamo.
Food is served either indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. The breakfast / brunch served after the morning yoga includes home made breads and cakes, porridge, organic scrambled eggs, homemade yoghurt, fruit salad, local cheeses and honey, dips, fresh orange juice and strong coffee – it is a feast on the senses and simply delicious.
Snacks of nuts, fruit and figs from the farm and coffee and tea are served before the morning yoga and mid afternoon.
Dinner consists of a 3 course vegetarian meal and local wines to choose from (alcohol is an additional cost). All food is homemade by Ines, using local produce and is simply mouthwatering day after day throughout your stay. Monté do Álamo also hosts cooking classes with people coming from far away to learn how to cook these wonderful meals.
If you have any specific dietary requiremeents, please let us know before participating in our retreat, thank you.
Rooms & pricing
Double:
£895 each for a couple sharing the room in a double bed or £1,660 single occupancy
Double/twin bed Sea 1:
£1,075 each for two people sharing or £1,990 single occupancy
Double/twin bed Sea 2:£1,075 each for two people sharing or £1,990 single occupancy
Double/twin bed Garden:
£1,175 each for two people sharing or £2,190 for single occupancy
Double/twin bed Garden Suite:
£1,265 each for two people sharing or £2,365 single occupancy
Double/twin bed Sea Suite:
£1,295 each for two people sharing or £2,495 for single occupancy.
Not included in the price:
Ayuverdic massage with hot oil available with trained therapist for 1hr @ €60
Flights to Faro and transfers.
Taxi fares for excursions.
Alcoholic beverages.
The town
Tavira is a most charming ancient town in the Algarve with its cobbled streets and tiled houses. The city lies along the Gilao river with its history steeped in Moorish influences apparent in its architecture.
The town has many cafes and individual shops to wile the time away. There are many decorative churches you can explore. Just south of Tavira you can find the protected waterways and mudflats of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa as well as beautiful sandy beaches.
Reviews
5 out of 5 stars for activities, food, location of retreats and duration.
The most wonderful week, very relaxed, just how I had wanted it. Wonderful food, thank you, Ines and Rosario! And perfect amount of yoga and breathwork, excellent guidance. Loved the sea swims and hikes. I've had a most wonderful week, thank you.
P. H.
Sirkka is a wonderful yoga teacher, providing such a lovely space and atmosphere. I give 5 out of 5 for the retreat!
K.F.
The yoga practice twice daily is wonderful, especially practicing outside. Sirkka with her experience makes me feel safe and her calming voice transports me into a blissful calm. I can highly recommend this retreat.
Anon
It was an extraordinary week! And the trust within our group made us more willing to try new experiences. Monte do Alamo was such a beautiful unique place, perfect for a relaxing and rejuvenating week.
K. F.
Pete is a master and passionate of his trade. This was my first experience of Breathwork, l enjoyed learning that there is so much more than just breathing! The breath can heal us spiritually, emotionally and physically. Thank you, Pete, for a new experience.
P. M.
I had researched breathwork prior to this trip to Portugal but this experience exceeded all my expectations. Pete was very sensitive in his approach which allowed me to release buried emotions. A totally beautiful memory, I will hold on to forever.
T. L.