Surf, Stay & Yoga Womens Retreat – 7 days

• Start date
  April 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm
• End date
  May 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm
• Maximum guests
  18

There is nothing better than surfing with like-minded women! Join the world of Chicks On Waves and learn to surf or improve your surfing skills in Portugal with us! Our experienced surf coaches, will teach you the language of the ocean and take your surfing to the next level.

All women 18+ who are looking for a fun time are welcome for a surf & yoga retreat with Chicks on Waves! Everyone that loves to play in the ocean can learn to surf. There is no upper-age limit but you do need to be able to swim. And of course you are keen to learn, excited to progress and stoked on fun times !

Surf

The surf breaks in the Algarve provide some of the best waves in Europe. Because of the unique location on the southwest point of Portugal, it’s almost always perfect somewhere. We’ll help you find the best spot for your ability, where you could either go for a challenge or find your mellow wave around the corner…

First Time Surfers

You always wanted to learn to surf and now you want to give it a try.  There is no age limit to learn. Even when you think you are too old to start to surf, you most likely not. Everyone can join in. There is nothing like catching your first wave. Once you stand up for the first time you will know the feeling : it’s pure stoke and smiles and you are instantly hooked.  You will learn how to paddle for waves, stand up in the white water and get basic theory on waves, tides and rips. Depending on how fast you learn, you will also learn how to turn your board. When the conditions allow it ( small waves) we will paddle out to the line-up!

Lessons & Coaching

The surf courses are held in small groups with one teacher for maximum 6 persons. We offer personalised surf coaching for a better and quick learning process. Our surf teachers are passionated and experienced surfer women. They have a good knowledge of the region and their (many) surf spots. You will learn to surf in safe conditions with soft boards.

Advanced Coaching

You have surfed for period of time in different conditions and on different types of waves . You are confident catching green waves, and want to improve your surfing. We can coach you on different kind of skills: turning, bottom-top turning, trimming, cutbacks, duck-diving,  … Perhaps you just want to get more confident in bigger surf or you want to surf with like-minded women and get some tips. We will work with video analyses to maximize progress!

Yoga

Surf and yoga go hand in hand. Both disciplines tap into a natural flow. Yoga teaches you to listen to your body and improves your strength, breath control, balance and more. While in surfing you observe and listen to the ocean. In yoga, you learn not to force any pose, but to find the depth of the pose in the moment. In surfing you learn that you can’t force a wave. Instead you practice being fully in the moment so you can catch a wave.  There are a few benefits yoga brings to surfers : it gives you paddle power (high plank to low plank) , breath control, brain to body coordination and injury prevention. Marilina, Chicks On Waves yoga teacher & passionate surfer, knows the needs of a surfer’s body and mind by heart. In her Hatha Yoga Flow and Restorative yoga sessions she will bring rest to your mind and refuel your body’s energy.

Ocean View Villa

Waking up with the sound and the view of the ocean – This dream comes true at the Chicks on Waves surf & yoga boutique villa. Just outside the charming fishermen’s village Burgau in the south Algarve, Portugal, you find the villa within 5 minutes walking distance from the idyllic white sanded beach ‘Cabanas Velhas’. The villa has a lot to offer. Relax at the pool, enjoy the ocean view and go for a walk on the beach down the road. Algarve’s beautiful beaches are waiting for you to explore them. To bring a day full of surf and yoga to a great end, meet your new friends with a drink from the bar in the cosy living room.

Roof Terrace

You will be amazed by the panoramic view from our roof terrasse overlooking the ocean. Our yoga classes take place on the roof terrace whether in the morning or in the afternoon. It’s the perfect place to clear your mind and connect with the surrounding elements.

Daily Schedule

Our daily schedule depends on the waves and tides so you can enjoy the best conditions. We either offer surf in the morning with yoga in the afternoon or yoga in the morning and surf pick-up in the early afternoon.

The surf lesson last 3 hours additionally to transport to the surf spot (between 5mn and 25mn ride). According to the surf pick-up time you will either have lunch at the beach or at the lodge. In the evenings delicious dinners are prepared by our chef.

Food

Healthy food plays a vital role in recharging energy for a day of surf and yoga in Portugal. A varied breakfast offers everything your body needs to energize for the fun ahead. Surfers will get their lunch, a tasty salad creation, at the beach. Anina, our chef for evening meals, will serve you a mouth watering two course menu made from local ingredients fresh from the market. On Wednesdays the weekly BBQ is a popular highlight for all women staying at Chicks on Waves surf & yoga retreat Portugal. Don’t worry – the amazing hosts and chefs will adjust to all your dietary requirements. We do offer options for vegetarians, vegans, intolerance and food allergies. Just let us know when you book !

Breakfast

• Smoothies & Smoothie Bowls
• Avocado toasts
• Scrambled eggs
• Overnight oats
• Homemade granola
• Fruits
• Coffee, tea and water

Lunch

• Homemade salads
• Water and tea
• Snack
• Cakes , smoothies, energy balls

Dinner

• Soup
• Salad
• Main dish
• Wine and water

What’s included:

• 7 nights in a shared/single room with ensuite bathroom
• 5 days surf lessons (transport, surfboard and wetsuit included)
• 5 yoga lessons (mats provided)
• Daily breakfast
• Lunches and dinners (x 5)
• Homemade  snacks (x 5)
• Relaxing massage
• Water, coffee, tea and fruits
• Goodie bag
• Free use of sauna
• Pack of pictures
• Free use of mountain bikes
• Bed linen and towels
• Free Wifi

Reservation Policy

Deposit is 50% of the total value to secure place.  An email with all the booking details will be sent after the deposit has been received.

Cancellation Policy

The deposit is non-refundable unless a replacement can be found. We will do our best to find someone else to fill up your space in which case your full deposit minus any costs will be refunded to you. But this is not always possible, so it is highly recommended to take travel insurance.

Insurance

We strongly recommend that you have full travel insurance to cover flight cancellation, delay and curtailment, medical expenses and personal belongings.

Dates available 2025:

This is an ongoing weekly retreat with current bookable dates from April 26 to June 28. Please check our website for more info.
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Features

• 3 meals a day
• Adventure
• Airport transfer
• Beach
• Bike hire
• Filtered water
• Fresh seafood
• Massage
• Meditation
• Organic
• Sauna
• SUP
• Surfing
• Women only
• Yoga
• Yoga equipment

Offerings

Cancellation Policy

This reservation is non-refundable.

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