Sol e Vida: Retreat to Portugal with Alyssa Martin

Join us in Portugal for a 7 night yoga retreat, first in the Algarve (Portugal’s southern-most region), then in Lisbon. Famous for it’s golden cliffs and seaside caves, the Algarve is often referred to as Portugal’s “hidden gem”. After 5 days, we’ll head to Lisbon for a final two days of exploring Portugal’s charming capital city.

Our days will include daily yoga classes and workshops, a traditional Azulejos workshop (the ceramic tiles Portugal is famous for), a vineyard tour and tasting, and beach visits.

Come away with us and experience the magic!

Monte Sobradinho is a peaceful country house in the hills of Loulé, Algarve, where wild nature and gentle quietude create the perfect pause. Surrounded by carob, almond and olive trees, with views that stretch across sunlit valleys to the ocean. Each room has it’s own en-suite bathroom, private terrace or direct access to the garden, and a/c.

Alecrim ao Chiado is a boutique hotel in the Chiado district of Lisbon. Built in the 18th century, the building blends old charm with updated renovations including air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, and wifi. Breakfast is included each morning.

Both Monte Sobradinho and Alecrim ao Chiado have been fully reserved by Lumos for this retreat!

Deposits and Payments: Deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations before December 30th, 2027 will be issued a refund for payments made, minus the deposit. Cancellations after December 30th, 2027 will be given a credit in the amount paid for use towards a future retreat, and deposit may carry over to a future retreat. Payment Processing for retreat booking is not included in the retreat pricing and is 3.9% for most cards, 4.9% for Amex, but no fee for Bank ACH. 

Arrival and departure: Flights to/from Lisbon are not included in retreat pricing.

Meals & Dietary Needs: For all dietary restrictions (gluten, vegetarian, other allergies), please note your restrictions with your signup.

Private Classes: To schedule a private session with an instructor, please email info@lumosfitness.com. Private or semi-private classes are not included in the cost of the trip, but can be arranged. 

Are all activities required?: Everything on the retreat - including classes - is completely optional. This retreat is about taking care of yourself, and doing what feels best for you. 

What about weather? Our trip is planned for mid-May, which is peak spring/early summer. Temperatures should be in the 60's-mid 70's

What do I need to bring?: Fitness/workout clothes, sneakers and/or hiking shoes, casual attire including layers, a hat, and bug spray. Yoga Mats and props will be provided. 

Why are we only spending 2 days in Lisbon/why are we changing locations instead of staying in Algarve for the entire week? The Algarve region is known for its stunning coastline, beaches, and hiking, and is the perfect setting for a yoga retreat! While there is a local airport near the retreat site, upon doing more research it became clear that the best way to get to this region is to fly in and out of Lisbon and arrange transportation (approximately a 3 hour shuttle drive) to and from the retreat site. Flights from Lisbon tend to be in the morning, and we would have to leave the retreat site incredibly early in the morning to get to the Lisbon airport in the appropriate time frame before an international flight. So, it made sense to spend at least one night in Lisbon - but that felt a bit rushed, and that people would want a little more time in this city.

Will we be holding yoga classes in Lisbon? What is included in those 2 days? There is a nearby studio, approximately a 5 minute walk from the hotel, that we are renting space from to offer classes led by Alyssa while in Lisbon. Accommodations at the hotel and breakfast are included. The rest of the time in Lisbon is yours to do as you'd like - explore museums, walk around the city, shop, etc.

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Monte Sobradinho, our home in the Algarve region! Once everyone has arrived and is settled in, Alyssa will lead a welcome Yoga flow. We’ll enjoy a family style dinner, and then rest for the next day’s activities!

We’ll start the morning off with Yoga, then enjoy a family style brunch. Enjoy a free day at the country house to relax and hang by the pool. In the afternoon, we’ll all join for a traditional Azulejos workshop to make traditional Portuguese tiles that you can bring home. Afterwards, Alyssa will lead the group in a Yin Yoga session before we come together for a family style dinner.

After morning yoga and brunch, the day is yours to relax at the country house, take a dip in the pool, or schedule a spa treatment. In the late afternoon, Alyssa will lead an in-depth workshop on xxxxxxx. We’ll end the day with a family style dinner.

After morning yoga and brunch, we’ll head out to the Loulé Market, a local farmer’s market that also showcases handmade Portuguese items, perfect for souvenirs. From there, we’ll visit a winery for a tasting and tour. We’ll return back in the late afternoon for a Yoga Flow before family style dinner.

For our final full day in Algarve, we’ll start off with morning yoga and brunch. We’ll head out to Quinta do Lago and the Ludo Trail for a hike and beach day. Located near Faro, this 7 km loop traverses the Ria Formosa Natural Park. We’ll end at the beach and relax by the ocean before returning back to the country house for a family style dinner at the end of the day.

After an early morning yoga session and brunch, we’ll pack up and head to Lisbon for the final two days! We’ll be checking into Alecrim ao Chiado, a boutique hotel in the Chiado district, that has been fully reserved for the Lumos Retreat. Chiado is a historic neighborhood in Lisbon, known for shopping, landmarks, theaters, and museums. The day is yours to explore the city, and we’ll gather at a nearby yoga studio in the late afternoon for a Flow led by Alyssa. Lisbon is known for it’s incredible food scene, so enjoy a night on the town at a restaurant of your own choosing!

We’ll gather in the morning for a yoga class led by Alyssa at a nearby studio, before returning to the hotel for breakfast. The final day of our retreat is fully yours to explore Lisbon!

We’ll gather for breakfast at the hotel before checking out and heading to the airport!