This retreat is perfect for travellers, looking for a holiday that blends relaxation and fun. This water sports and yoga combination holiday allows travellers to have fun and relax. Learn poses and techniques in yoga as well as skills in either surfing, kayaking, or paddleboarding! With daily classes, switch it up and try all three water sports in the crystalline water that Portugal is world-famous for. With intimate class sizes, improve rapidly and keep your newfound skills for years to come!
Half board(healthy breakfast and vegetarian dinner)
Return private transfers
Flights available on request
- 1 x Relaxing massage - 1 x Daily choice of sea activity (surfing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle) (120 min) - 1 x Daily yoga class
-Complimentary use of outdoor mineral pool - Complimentary access to group classes including yoga and Pilates(subject to weekly schedule & availability)
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
1 x Healing Bowls therapy OR Biozoom, Anti-oxidant test OR healing meditation session (Minimum 7 nights stay)
SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated)
SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated)
01 Feb - 30 Jun 2022
£615
£725
01 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2022
£495
£605
01 Jul - 30 Nov 2022
£600
£735
01 Jul 2022 - 30 Nov 2022
£525
£660
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7 nights accommodation
Half board(healthy breakfast and vegetarian dinner)
Return private transfers
Flights available on request
- 1 x Relaxing massage - 1 x Daily choice of sea activity (surfing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle) (120 min) - 1 x Daily yoga class
-Complimentary use of outdoor mineral pool - Complimentary access to group classes including yoga and Pilates(subject to weekly schedule & availability)
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
1 x Healing Bowls therapy OR Biozoom, Anti-oxidant test OR healing meditation session (Minimum 7 nights stay)
SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated)
SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated)
01 Feb - 30 Jun 2022
£1,170
£1,425
01 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2022
£1,050
£1,305
01 Jul - 30 Nov 2022
£1,190
£1,510
01 Jul 2022 - 30 Nov 2022
£1,115
£1,435
Display with estimated flight prices from UK included
Enquire with us to include flights from your preferred airport
Location Overview
Originally two villas, Alamos Retreat has been converted into a boutique and natural wellness destination. Located in Albufeira, one of Portugal’s most sought-after resort towns, Alamos is a stone’s throw from pristine beaches and stunning shorelines. The resort focuses on nature and a vegetarian and locally sourced diet, and its secluded and private atmosphere is perfect for adult travellers looking for uninterrupted serenity. Natural accents such as wicker, wood, and cotton and a colour scheme of tans, whites, and greys all give Alamos a bohemian vibe that will make guests feel calm and at home.
Dining
Alamos Retreat focuses on a vegetarian diet and does not serve alcohol. There is light fare offered during the day by the pool. Breakfast is included with each stay and includes fruits, fresh juices, cheeses, eggs, and yogurts.
On-site restaurant which serves internationally inspired vegetarian meals that can also be modified to be vegan upon request. Each meal is fixed and has three courses.
Facilities & Services
Facilities
Sun terrace Restaurant Smart TV Air conditioning Mineral water pool (outdoor) Yoga/Pilates studio Minifridge Beach chairs Sun umbrellas
Services
Daily housekeeping Luggage storage Laundry service Private check-in/check-out Bicycle/e-bike rental Concierge service
Nearby
Beaches - Galé Beach, Salgados Beach, and Falesia Beach are all within 10km of the resort, although guests are responsible for their own transportation.
Golf Courses- Salgados Golf Course, Faldo Course, and O’Connor Jr. Course are all about 8km away, though guests are responsible for their own transportation.
Hiking - Falesia Beach and 7 Hanging Valleys are both hiking paths that guests can experience 10 and 12km away from the resort, respectively.
Towns - Alamos Retreat is less than 10km away from the tourist hotspot of Albufeira, where there is a nightlife scene as well as public beaches and restaurants.
Resort Address
Caminho da Tavagueira, CP 73z Guia, 8200-425 Albufeira, Portugal
Good to Know
Both private transportation from the airport to Alamos Retreat as well as concierge service are included in the retreat, so guests need not worry about anything except enjoying their holiday!
As Alamos Retreat is an adult-only retreat, children are not allowed on the premises.
In order to promote a natural and conducive environment for wellbeing, smoking and alcohol are not allowed at Alamos Retreat.
Awards
The Algarve’s Most Outstanding Yoga & Wellbeing Experience from the 2020 Global Luxury Hotel and Spa Awards
Guest Policies
Smoking is always prohibited on the premises, there is an ashtray outside of the resort for smokers.
No alcohol is sold on the premises, but guests are allowed to bring their own if they so choose.
Mobile phones are allowed anywhere at Alamos Retreat
No children are allowed at Alamos Retreat
Activities
- Electric bike rental - Bicycle rental - Hiking - Golf courses nearby
Diet & Nutrition
- Gluten Free - Lactose/dairy-free - Wheat insensitivity - Vegan - Alamos Retreat is a vegetarian retreat in its entirety
Wellness Facilities
All the spa treatments are done in the comfort of the guests’ own rooms. These treatments include a relaxing massage, deep-tissue massage, lymphatic drainage and ayurvedic massage. These treatments can be interchanged and mixed. There is also an outdoor chlorinated pool for guests to enjoy. All of the yoga and Pilates classes are done in the Yoga Dome, that offers guests relaxing views of nature while they practice yoga.
Wellness Approach
The mission of Alamos Retreat is to connect guests to nature and ground them on their holiday. With airy, bohemian features such as cotton, wicker, and wood, guests will feel more connected to the natural, stripped-down environment surrounding them. All meals offered during the retreat are vegetarian, further signifying the “happy and healthy” holiday Alamos Retreat strives to provide. The intimacy of the eight-room retreat allows travellers to feel connected to the surrounding nature of the Algarve without any of the faff travellers may endure at a large-scale hotel. Alamos Retreat is worth its weight in gold due to its close proximity to beaches, golf courses, and hiking trails.
Typical Group Classes
Yoga such as Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, and Aero Yoga
Meditation
Accommodation Overview
The eight airy, bohemian-style décor and attention to detail grounds travellers to nature and offers an urban escape. Heavy use of natural textiles and materials such as wicker, cotton, wood, and natural colours such as tan, white, and brown enforce this serene setting. The natural feel of the room has all necessary amenities and appliances are included in each room.
1 x Healing Bowls therapy OR Biozoom, Anti-oxidant test OR healing meditation session (Minimum 7 nights stay)
Guest Reviews
Viktoria
Visited October 2021
It was an incredible experience! A wonderful and peaceful place, wonderful light rooms, delicious food, friendly staff and the coolest yoga lessons in all the Algarve. I rested both soul and body! My best recommendations and a huge thank you to all the staff. Here I spent the happiest days!
Highs
The boutique sizing of the retreat means that travellers can get unparalleled service during their stay from staff that will know your name
Travellers can explore nearby Albufeira, a tourist hotspot that’s only ten minutes away
Travellers have freedom to explore whatever they desire and do not have to adhere to a schedule
Concierge service and airport transfers are included, so relaxation starts when the plane lands
Alamos Retreat features many different types of unique yoga sessions, such as Anti-Gravity yoga
The attention to detail in each room and throughout the retreat is second to none
The retreat’s clear Yoga Dome allows stunning views of the starry night while you relax your body
Lows
The resort is adult-only, so not suitable option for families
Because of its renovation from a pair of villas, the resort is not accessible for travellers with disabilities and there are lots of steps throughout the retreat
Customers must provide their own transportation should they want to visit anything outside of the retreat
The retreat features a vegetarian menu, so those on a specific diet may not be satisfied