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8 Day Not So Serious Fitness Retreat in Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo
Quinta Camarena, Vale de Santa Maria, Cercal do Alentejo, Santiago do Cacém, Setúbal, Alentejo, Portugal
Portugal Wellness Retreat
Get in shape with daily workouts among a group of fun people and immerse in a beautiful setting of nature. You will be received as if you were at a friend's house in a small, intimate group. Enjoy the delicious food and wine and learn about the history and culture of the region. You will feel healthier, stronger, and make new friends.
Meet the instructors
Maria
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Highlights
- 7 days of practice
- 2 outdoor workout sessions per day
- Wine tasting and outdoor deep muscle massage
- Ample free time for you to relax and discover the local area
- Daily tasty and healthy brunch and dinner
- All food and wine are local and organic
- 1 glass of wine at dinners
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Airport transfer available:
Faro Airport (US$264 per person)
Faro Airport (US$264 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$264 per person)
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$264 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
The retreat will take place at Quinta Camarena, a beautiful, rustic-chic countryside hotel, surrounded by nature. There are space and plenty of spots to relax, hike, chill, read, meditate, and drink wine. The yoga classes will be done in a big open-air shala surrounded by nature. A villa, a casita, a country loft, or private rooms. Each house has a private entrance, living room, and equipped kitchenette. All spaces were carefully curated based on sustainable principles using local materials. For your comfort and enjoyment, Quinta Camarena wants to make you feel at home.
The decor of each house was meticulously curated by the hosts with objects from their own art collection, family pieces, antiques, and furniture made in local recycled objects made following the principles of sustainability and circular economy. You will also find first-quality linens in the beds and local, bio, artisanal soaps. The guest houses are located by the garden and pool. The outdoor space is an open invitation to bond with your group in comfort and space. You can stay in a single or shared bedroom in the main villa (all bedrooms have a private bathroom) or in a one-bedroom house for single or shared occupancy.
Program
Get out of the city, explore a new setting, and have some really, really good fitness classes in a few unexpected open-air spots. There is also hiking and the best wild beaches of Alentejo. Get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. This kind of retreat is for people that love to exercise and want to spend a few days focusing on it while exploring nature, enjoying the delicious food and wine, and meeting like-minded people. The only rule is not to take yourself too seriously.
Quinta Camarena is here to work out but mostly to have fun. Join a cool group of people for some serious daily workouts. You are going to focus on improving your endurance, your resistance, and overall fitness performance. There are two workout sessions on the two middle days. You will exercise in different scenarios always having nature as a backdrop. They will challenge you through cardio, strength, and toning exercises always followed by good stretching.
Classes will accommodate all levels. The goal is to get you healthier, stronger, energized, and a bit more toned but that is just a part of this program. They will show you the wonder of this amazing region of Alentejo and you will explore the beaches, the historical towns, and the arts and crafts. Healthy and delicious food will be a big part of this trip. Same for wine, because health is also about enjoying the good things of life in moderation.
Sample daily schedule
Day 1
- Arrival and check-in
- Sunset happy hour and dinner
Day 2
- Morning workout (not too early, you are here to enjoy)
- Brunch
- Go to the beach (surf or classes or rentals available)
- Free time for you to discover the cute towns around, shop at the incredible local artisans, hike at the beautiful trails of Costa Vicentina), lay by the pool, or hang out in the gardens, read, drink, or sleep
- Another workout session
- Dinner
Day 3
- Morning workout
- Brunch
- Free time
- Hike or run by the stunning historical trails of Rota Vicentina
Day 4
- Morning workout session
- Brunch
- Relax time
- Workout session
- massage
- Dinner time
Day 5
- Morning workout session at the beach
- Brunch
- Visit a local artisan
- Free time
- Dinner time
Day 6
- Morning workout session
- Brunch
- Visit a local market
- Free time
- Bike ride or hike until the lake
Day 7
- Morning workout session
- Brunch
- Free time
- Workout session
- Visit the winery, wine, and local produce tasting
Day 8
- Morning workout session
- Goodbye Brunch
Included excursions
Visit a local artisan
- learn about the traditional weaving while visiting a small atelier. The artisan, Carlos, will be happy to show and talk about his work
Hiking through the beautiful hikes of Costa Vicentina.
- Passing through wonderful beaches, historical villages, and rural landscapes
Visit a small local wine producer
- learn about their sustainable farming techniques, the grapes and of course finish with a tasting
Instructors
Maria Bernardo
Maria is a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor who graduated in fitness and health at Lisbon University.
Location
The retreat will take place in Cercal do Alentejo, Alentejo, Portugal. Located in the protected area of Costa Vicentina, in the southwest of Portugal, Quinta Camarena is ideally situated among the countryside and the beach. The picturesque town of Cercal is just a short walk from Costa Vicentina and will make you feel as though you went back in time, giving you a true sense of the Alentejo way of life. The region is full of nature, history, interesting architecture, and local artisans.
The famous Rota Vicentina, a long hiking path spanning nearly 400 kilometers along with one of the most beautifully preserved coastal areas of Europe, passes directly in front of the property. This will lead you through forest tracks to towns and villages with centuries of history. Within a 15-minute drive, you can reach numerous and very diverse wild beaches, and a few of them are a real surfer's paradise.
Distances
- Lisbon - 1 hour 45 minutes
Features
Activities
- Boating
- Horse riding
- Massage
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Surfing
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Wine tasting
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
Food
You will be served brunch and dinner every day included in the price. Healthy snacks are available. Vegetarian and vegan options are on request. One glass of regional wine is included at lunch and dinner (but you will probably want more). Quinta camarena uses local, organic, and artisanal products only. They buy directly from the local producers and farmers that use sustainable techniques only. Quinta Camarena avoids sugars and uses a lot of whole grains and fruit and veggies grown on their own farm.
The meals will be served outside (if the weather allows), at the host's house, or at some small local family-owned restaurant. Artisanal bread, olive oil, and cheese are a must in their region. Fruits and veggies are local and organic and a big part of the menus. Fish and seafood are also famous in this coastal area. All the meat consumed is from local organic farms. They mostly serve vegetarian meals. Dietary restrictions might be accommodated on request.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Horseback riding along the beautiful trails nearby
You will start at an incredible farm where horses, pigs, goats, ducks, and so many other animals live free and all together and you will pass along forests with different kinds of trees, lakes, hills it is stunning and totally suitable both for first-timers and experienced riders.
Surf lessons with the best badass team in the area
Either if you want to improve your technique or try it for the first time, you will have a great time.
Other activities
- Boat tours along the Mira river or the Atlantic
- Extra wine and cocktails
- Outdoor massage with Goddess masseuse, Jana
- Professional photo session or photo workshop
- Stand up paddleboard (SUP) tours
Spa treatments
You will be able to enjoy a deep tissue massage (because you will be sore) included in the price.
What's included
- 2 workout sessions a day both indoors and out
- Visit and wine tasting at the local winery
- Outdoor deep tissue massage with Goddess masseuse Jana
- 7 nights accommodation
- 2 meals per day
- 1 glass of wine at the dinner (but you can always order more)
- Transport to the beach
- Access to all the outdoor and common areas, pool, gym, gardens, and trails
What's not included
- Extra wine and cocktails
- Extra activities
- Transfer from Lisbon
- Extra lodging nights
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FAO
Faro Airport
107 km
Transfer available for additional US$264 per person
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
114 km
Transfer available for additional US$264 per person
Arrival by bus
There are direct buses from Lisbon to Cercal if you want to go to Quinta Camarena by bus.
Airport: Faro Airport
Airport transfer available:
Faro Airport (US$264 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Lisbon Portela Airport
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$264 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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