Yoga + Wellness Retreats
The Algarve has quietly become one of Europe’s favourite places to practise. The mild climate, the cliff-top light and the calm out of season draw teachers from all over the world, and the result is a real depth of choice: week-long residential retreats in the hills and by the sea, weekend intensives, teacher trainings, and drop-in classes you can join for a single morning while on holiday.
You will find everything from strong vinyasa and ashtanga to restorative, yin, breathwork and meditation, often paired with surfing, hiking, sound healing or simply good vegetarian food. Retreats cluster around Lagos, the west coast around Aljezur and Sagres, and the quieter countryside inland from the central Algarve.
Every studio, teacher and retreat host listed here has been checked by us, and you book with them directly. Algarve Circle takes no commission and adds no fees, so the price you see is their own.
What you can book
Real prices and durations, straight from the operators. Booked with no commission or fees.
Featured
MekaYoga
6-Night Yoga Retreat in Sagres
A 6-night residential yoga retreat at MekaYoga's villa near Sagres, with twice-daily yoga, hiking, a silent detox day and plant-based meals, running April to November.
Espiche Yoga
Weekly Yoga, Pilates & Sound Healing Classes
A packed weekly schedule of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, aerial yoga and sound journeys at a family-run studio between Luz and Lagos, taught by a team of ten.
Sol Viegas Iyengar Yoga & Massage
Drop-In Iyengar Yoga Class
A drop-in Iyengar yoga class at this small specialist studio in Almancil, with levels 1 to 3 and precise, prop-supported alignment work.
Johanna Hessling
Private Yoga Session in Alvor
A one-to-one yoga session in Alvor with teacher Johanna Hessling, drawing on Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra depending on what you need that day.
Pilates in the Jungle
Private Reformer Pilates Session
A one-to-one or pair reformer Pilates session at this family-run Quarteira studio, bookable singly or as a discounted 4 or 8-session package.
Reformer Pilates Algarve
Small-Group Reformer Pilates Class
A small-group reformer Pilates class at this boutique Almancil studio, running since 2018 with an international mix of students at every level.
Wild View Retreat
Week-Long Yoga & Vegetarian Food Retreat
A week-long yoga and vegetarian food retreat at Wild View Retreat's restored mountain village near São Brás de Alportel, with two daily yoga classes and full board.
VILLA PRANA Studio - Portimão
Drop-In Yoga, Hot Yoga or Pilates Class
A drop-in group class at VILLA PRANA's studio in central Portimão, choosing from general yoga, Prana Hot Yoga, Iyengar or Clinical Pilates.
Pilates in the Jungle
Group Reformer Pilates Monthly Membership
Monthly group reformer Pilates membership at Pilates in the Jungle in Quarteira, from one class a week up to five, with the per-class price dropping as frequency rises.
Wild View Retreat
Detox Long Weekend Retreat
A shorter 3-day detox weekend at Wild View Retreat with two daily yoga classes, smoothies and juices, guided walks and pool time in the Serra do Caldeirão hills.
Espiche Yoga
Sunday Aerial Yoga Class
A Sunday morning aerial yoga class at Espiche Yoga, using a fabric hammock to support inversions, deep stretches and playful flying poses.
Johanna Hessling
AMOR — 6-Week 1:1 Wellness Programme
A structured 6-week one-to-one programme with Johanna Hessling in Alvor, combining yoga, Reiki and mobilisation therapy toward a personal wellness goal.
Reformer Pilates Algarve
Private 1:1 Reformer Pilates Session
A one-to-one reformer Pilates session at Reformer Pilates Algarve in Almancil, focused on precision movement, core strength and posture.
Sol Viegas Iyengar Yoga & Massage
Weekly Iyengar Yoga Class Pass
A monthly Iyengar yoga subscription at Sol Viegas in Almancil, from one class a week up to a 5-session weekly pass, plus classes for experienced students in Pranayama and Mantra.
VILLA PRANA Studio - Portimão
Private Yoga or Clinical Pilates Session
A one-to-one 90-minute yoga session or 60-minute Clinical Pilates session at VILLA PRANA in central Portimão, also available as a discounted 5 or 10-session package.
The operators
Luz Aura Yoga & Wellness Studio
Vilamoura's top rated yoga and wellness studio. Expert-led classes in yoga, Pilates, Yogalates and more, plus workshops, events, and a welcoming community in…
Drip IV Portugal
Mobile IV drip therapy across the Algarve, delivered to your home, hotel or villa by a licensed nurse.
Espiche Yoga
Family-run Espiche studio with ten teachers: yoga in every style, Pilates, aerial, breathwork and sound journeys between Luz and Lagos.
Rise Pilates Studio
New reformer Pilates and yoga studio in Vilamoura. Sculpt, stretch and smile: classes for body and wellbeing, with founding member offers at opening.
Reformer Pilates Algarve
Specialising in low-impact, high-intensity movement, Reformer Pilates Algarve offers expert-led sessions designed to improve posture, strength, and flexibility.
Vida Pura
Family-run advanced wellness and recovery clinic in Almancil: hyperbaric oxygen, red light therapy, AI physiotherapy and IV infusions.
Wild View Retreat
Week-long healthy food, yoga and juice detox retreats in an 1898 manor house in the Serra do Caldeirão hills near São Brás de Alportel.
Pilates in the Jungle
Family-run reformer Pilates studio in Quarteira, with posture, rehab and pre/post-natal programmes booked through its own online shop.
Centro Terapêutico Ricardo Rosa
Multi-therapy natural medicine centre in Quarteira offering osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy, massage and reflexology, run by Ricardo Rosa for over 20 years.
Karelle Laurent Nutrition
Registered nutrition therapist based in Portugal, offering online consultations worldwide for women's health, gut health and sports nutrition.
Amani The Shift
Transformational coach Amani runs embodiment-focused 1-2-1 coaching, cacao ceremonies and courses through her Shift Collective membership, based in Portugal.
Johanna Hessling
Yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki Master and Mobilisation Therapist in Alvor, offering private yoga, Yoga Nidra, Reiki and her 1:1 AMOR programme.
Before you book
Do I need experience to join a yoga retreat in the Algarve?
No. Most retreats and studios here welcome complete beginners and mix levels within a class, offering gentler variations alongside stronger ones. If a retreat is aimed at experienced practitioners or teachers in training, the listing says so.
When is the best time of year for a yoga retreat here?
Spring and autumn are the sweet spot: warm but not too hot, calm, and quieter than high summer. Many hosts run their fullest programmes from March to June and September to November, though studios in the towns teach year-round.
Can I just drop in to a single class while on holiday?
Yes. Alongside the residential retreats, many studios and teachers here run open drop-in classes you can book for a single session, which is a lovely way to practise somewhere new without committing to a whole week. Each listing shows whether it offers retreats, regular classes or both.