Yoga retreat on the Alentejo coast, Portugal
3 - 10 July 2027
Cost from £1395
Teacher Roanna Doleman
BOOK NOWEscape to the wild and beautiful Alentejo coast for a week of yoga, nourishing food and laid-back summer living at Cocoon. Set on a peaceful 275-acre coastal farm, with pine forests, a freshwater lake and some of Portugal’s most unspoilt beaches close by, this is a wonderful place to slow down, reconnect and enjoy plenty of time outdoors.
With twice-daily yoga with Ro, delicious meals made with local produce and long days to swim, surf, walk or simply relax in a hammock, this retreat offers the perfect balance of practice, rest and adventure.
About Cocoon
Explore and run wild on this stunning stretch of unspoilt coastline.
Cocoon is a 275 acre coastal farm and retreat, offering inspiration and community. A magical setting where, between the oversized hammocks and the freshwater lake, you'll start to lose track of time. It is located in coastal Alentejo, known for its long stretches of untouched beaches and whitewashed villages. The nearest town is charming Vila Nova de Milfontes.
The Vicentine Coast Natural Park runs about 100km down the coast. The preserved nature has a strong and wild character here, creating landscapes of breathtaking majesty. The coast is ideal for swimming, surfing and hiking along the gorgeous sandstone bluffs.
Retreat programme
There will be yoga classes each morning and evening with Ro, one yoga-free day and no yoga on travel days. Classes will be suitable for all abilities.
Each day will begin with a morning class of meditation and flowing asana to gently open the body and attune the mind to the breath, either on the outdoor platform beneath the canopy of pines or in the light and airy indoor shala. This will be followed by a delicious, nourishing breakfast made with local produce.
Between classes there will be time to head to the beach with a picnic lunch, swim or surf in the sea, walk in the beautiful surroundings or simply relax in a hammock with a good book.
The group will meet again in the late afternoon for a more relaxing and restorative class to delve deeper into the postures. This will be followed by a delicious al fresco dinner.
Things to do
Cocoon is just a 10-minute drive from Cavaleiro Beach, Praia do Malhão and several other beautiful, unspoilt beaches along the Alentejo coast. Many are perfect for swimming and sunbathing, while surfing and kayaking are also available nearby.
There is wonderful walking along the Rota Vicentina, as well as secret swimming spots where you can cool off on warm summer days. The charming riverside town of Vila Nova de Milfontes is also within easy reach, with cafés, restaurants and shops to explore.
Car hire is strongly recommended for this retreat as there is so much to discover in the surrounding area. We can put you in touch with other guests who may like to share a car.
Accommodation & food
Comfortable, clean and elegant rooms open onto an outdoor courtyard. Each room has two or three beds, which can be arranged separately as a twin or triple, or together as a double. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms apart from three with shared bathrooms. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor space to chill, read a book or sit and chat.
You will be offered three delicious and nourishing meals each day. The food is local, with most of the produce coming from either Cocoon's garden or a nearby farm. One evening is pizza night, with pizzas cooked in the outdoor wood-fired oven.
Press Reviews
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Seaside escape, Portugal
Based at Cocoon, a peaceful eco farm near the seafront village of Vila Nova de Milfontes on the wild Atlantic coast, the YOAS week-long retreat features twice-daily movement, breath and relaxation on a shaded deck, led by American hatha yoga teacher Nancy Lea. Between classes there’s a lake to swim in, a surf beach a 10-minute drive away, bikes to borrow and walks along the Costa Vicentina trail. Stylish bedrooms open on to a courtyard. Veggie meals (with fish once a week) use local produce.
8-15 July, from £995 for seven nights.
10 of the best health & wellness retreats in Europe for 2023
Yoga retreat on the Alentejo coast, Portugal, 3 - 10 July 2027
Costs
All costs are per person
Single occupancy room, en-suite - £1895
Single occupancy room with shared bathroom - £1845
Sharing a twin or double room, en-suite - £1545
Sharing a triple room, en-suite - £1395
All rates are per person
Includes:
Accommodation
3 delicious meals each day
Coffee, herbal tea, spring water
Two yoga classes each day with one yoga free day.
Not included:
Airport transfers from Faro or Lisbon (we will group people together where possible to share this cost)
Car hire
Trips & treatments
Travel Arrangements
Faro and Lisbon are the closest airports, both around a two hour drive from Cocoon.
Arrival at Cocoon is from 3pm on 3 July and departure is by 10am on 10 July, so please choose flights that work with these timings where possible.
We will group people together wherever possible to share taxis.
We strongly recommend hiring a car as this is a wonderful area to explore. We can put you in touch with other guests who may like to share a car.
Several airlines fly to Faro and Lisbon airports:-
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