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Costa Vicentina, Portugal
Coastline Flow
Yoga & Movement
- Dates
- 12–17 Nov 2026
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Starting price
- From €1,450 per person
Fully booked, waitlist openRest & Reset
Slow December
Four quiet nights by the Atlantic before the end of the year.
- Dates
- 3–7 Dec 2026
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Destination
- Costa Vicentina, Portugal
- Experience
- Rest & Reset
- Level
- Beginner friendly
- Group size
- Up to 12 guests
From €1,150 per person
Overview
A short, gentle reset before the holidays. One optional class a day, long meals by the fire and nothing you have to do.
This is our slowest retreat. There is one optional gentle class each morning and a short guided walk most afternoons. Everything else is free time.
Evenings are spent around the fireplace with good food. A closing session helps you plan a few small changes for the new year.
- Sessions
- 1 optional gentle class daily
- Walks
- Short beach walks (3–6 km)
- Free time
- Most of each day
Who this retreat is for
A good fit if…
- You are tired and want rest more than activity
- You like quiet and simple routines
Probably not for you if…
- You want a full daily programme
Experience level: Beginner friendly. Our retreats are not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. If you have a health condition, please talk to your doctor before booking.
Day by day
Times are a guide and may shift with the weather. Everything is optional unless marked otherwise.
Day 1Arrival3 Dec 2026
- Morning
- Travel day. Transfers run from the meeting point listed under Travel.
- Afternoon
- Check in from mid-afternoon, settle into your room and explore the grounds.
- Evening
- Welcome dinner by the fire.
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2Rest4 Dec 2026
- Morning
- Optional gentle class, slow breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Free time or a short beach walk.
- Evening
- Dinner by the fire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Optional
- Class · Walk
Day 3Coast5 Dec 2026
- Morning
- Optional gentle class.
- Afternoon
- Walk to the cliffs at golden hour.
- Evening
- Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Optional
- Class · Walk
Day 4New year planning6 Dec 2026
- Morning
- Optional gentle class.
- Afternoon
- Short reflection and planning session.
- Evening
- Farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5Departure7 Dec 2026
- Morning
- Final breakfast.
- Afternoon
- Check out and transfers back to the airport or station.
- Evening
- —
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you'll stay
Monte da Luz
Alentejo coast, Portugal
Eleven rooms across a main house and two low outbuildings, set around a courtyard with a covered yoga shala, a salt-water pool and a garden of olive and fig trees.
Monte da Luz is an independently owned guesthouse. SOLARA books the whole property for each retreat and runs the programme; the owners' team manages housekeeping and the kitchen.
| Room | Occupancy | Bathroom | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared twin roomTwo single beds, private bathroom. | 2 guests sharing | Private | Sold out |
| Private double roomDouble bed, private bathroom. | 1 guest | Private | Sold out |
- Amenities
- · Bedding, bath and pool towels provided
- · Covered shala with mats, blocks, bolsters and blankets
- · Salt-water pool (unheated, open April–October)
- · Wi-Fi in the main house only
- · Library and fireplace lounge
- · Laundry service on request (extra cost)
- Accessibility
- Four rooms are on the ground floor with step-free access from the courtyard. Paths between buildings are gravel. The shala has a single 10 cm step. Please contact us before booking so we can talk through your needs.
- Check-in / check-out
- From 15:00 on arrival day. By 11:00 on departure day.
- Extra nights
- Extra nights before or after are sometimes possible at the property's own rates — ask us.
Meals & dietary needs
- Meals provided
- 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners.
- Schedule
- Breakfast from 08:30, lunch 13:00, dinner 19:30.
- Drinks
- Water, tea and coffee included.
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian menu; vegan and gluten-free on request. Not a nut-free kitchen.
- Allergies
- Tell us about any allergy when you book and again on arrival. We share it with the kitchen in writing. Kitchens handle common allergens, so we cannot guarantee trace-free food.
- Not included
- Lunch on arrival day.
Your facilitators
Inês Duarte
Lead yoga teacher
Inês grew up in Lisbon and came to yoga in her twenties, after a knee injury ended her running for a year. A physiotherapist suggested gentle classes while she recovered. She stayed for the way it made her pay attention, completed her first teacher training in 2013 and has taught group classes and teacher trainings in Portugal ever since. She leads all of SOLARA's yoga weeks on the Costa Vicentina.
Qualifications: Yoga Alliance RYT-200, registered 2013 · Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, registered 2017 · Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms), 2019 · First Aid at Work (renewed 2026)
On this retreat: Morning vinyasa, Evening yin and restorative, Mobility workshops
Full profile
Amara Osei
Breathwork & meditation facilitator
Amara grew up in south London and worked as a primary school teacher for six years. She started yoga for her back and stayed for the breathing at the end of class, which was the only part of the day she felt properly quiet. She completed her yoga teacher training in 2015, spent two winters studying pranayama in Rishikesh and has guided breath and meditation sessions for retreat groups since 2017.
Qualifications: Yoga Alliance RYT-200, registered 2015 · 300-hour breathwork facilitator training, completed 2018 · Yoga nidra teacher training (50 hours), 2019 · Sound bath practitioner training, 2020 · Emergency First Aid at Work, renewed 2025
On this retreat: Breathwork, Yoga nidra, Sound sessions
Full profile
What's included
- 4 nights' accommodation
- 11 meals
- Daily optional class
- Guided walks
- Bedding and towels
Not included
- Travel to Portugal
- Airport shuttle
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
Pricing & booking
Prices are per person, in euros, and include VAT and local accommodation and tourist taxes. Anything optional, such as transfers where they aren't already included, is offered at checkout. Visas and entry fees set by governments are listed under Not included.
Shared twin room
2 guests sharing · private bathroom
€1,150 / person
Sold out
Private double room
Single occupancy · private bathroom
€1,490 / person
Sold out
- Deposit
- €350 per person, due at booking
- Balance
- Due 4 October 2026 (60 days before arrival). Book after this date and you pay in full.
- Single supplement
- Private rooms are priced per person — no hidden supplement.
- Payment methods
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA transfer
- Taxes
- VAT and local tourist taxes included
- Cancellation
- Deposit non-refundable but transferable once if you cancel 60+ days before arrival.
Getting there
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- Nearest airport
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) is 2 hrs 15 min by road. Faro (FAO) is 2 hrs 30 min.
- Transfers
- A shared SOLARA shuttle leaves Lisbon Airport at 12:30 on arrival day and returns there by 14:00 on departure day. Seats are booked during checkout for a flat fee.
- When to arrive
- Plan to land in Lisbon by 11:30 to join the shuttle. If you drive, aim to arrive between 15:00 and 17:00; the welcome circle starts at 18:00.
- Local transport
- Rede Expressos coaches run Lisbon–Vila Nova de Milfontes several times a day. We can arrange a local taxi from the bus stop (about €20).
- Parking
- Free private parking on site.
- Check-in
- From 15:00 on arrival day
- Travel documents
- Portugal is in the Schengen Area. Check the entry rules for your passport before travelling.
How to prepare
What to bring
- Warm layers — December evenings are cool
- Rain jacket
- Slippers or warm socks for the house
Weather. We run retreats here from October to May. Expect 15–22°C days in autumn and spring and 12–17°C in winter, with cool evenings and occasional Atlantic rain. The sea is cold year-round (14–18°C).
Before you arrive. You'll receive a welcome pack 30 days before the retreat, with the final itinerary, address and emergency contacts, and a reminder 3 days before.
During the retreat. Your host is reachable by phone and WhatsApp at all times.
Full guest informationQuestions about this retreat
Can I book a place with a friend or partner?
Yes. Choose a shared room and add a second guest during booking, or book separately and add your friend's name in the special requests field so we can room you together.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable but can be moved to another retreat once if you cancel more than 60 days before arrival. See the full booking policy for later cancellations.
Can I swim in the sea?
Yes, but the Atlantic here has strong currents. Only swim at lifeguarded beaches in season, and ask the team which beaches are calm that day.
Is there a pharmacy or shop nearby?
Vila Nova de Milfontes, 15 minutes by car, has pharmacies, supermarkets and an ATM. The team runs a shop trip on free afternoons.
3–7 Dec 2026 · Costa Vicentina, Portugal
Slow December
From €1,150 per person · Fully booked, waitlist open
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