Yoga Retreat 2027 Portugal, Europe

We live here. Peter and Sue run the centre ourselves in a quiet corner of central Portugal with a small team of dedicated people in Oleiros-Amieira, Castelo Branco, surrounded by forest and hills. It’s not a big resort with rotating teachers, it’s our home and the retreat centre we built from a derelict property since 2008, and the groups stay small. We have been holding retreats for over 20 years in the UK and Portugal as senior yoga teachers and trainers with the yoga alliance professionals in the UK.

Most weeks we teach a mix of Vinyasa (we also have ashtanga weeks) in the mornings and Yin or more restorative practice in the evenings, plus Qigong and gong baths. Some weeks have a clearer focus (the men’s week, the wild-swimming weeks in July, the Yin teacher training in May). You get free time in between to walk, swim, or just do nothing.

Everything is included - food, rooms, classes and the transfer from Oleiros. Prices start at £600 for the eco caravan and go up depending on the room. It’s simple and rural rather than polished or spa-like.

A lot of guests say they like the balance. There’s enough structure that you actually practise, but it’s not packed or intense. You can join both classes or just one, go for a walk in the forest, or sit by the pool. The food is home-cooked vegan/vegetarian, and people often mention coming back because it feels straightforward and friendly.

It’s open to everyone, beginners and people who already have a practice. Some come to get deeper into the yoga, others just want a week away from normal life with a clear daily rhythm and no decisions to make.

You’ll find all the 2027 dates below (February, Easter, late spring, June, July and the Yin training) with prices and what’s included for each week.

I absolutely loved my time at this  beautiful location when I attended the Vinyasa and Yin retreat, it was  well worth the cost, I was just sorry to leave and since have returned  for a second week for the Ashtanga week which again did not disappoint -  Peter and Sue are friendly hosts and fantastic knowledgeable teachers   which has helped me take my yoga practice to the next level and  experience other elements  new to me such as Qigong which complemented  the practice really well. The accommodation is simple but rustic and  beautifully done - perfect for being immersed in nature and going for  walks.