Olhao, Portugal:
Salty Sea Retreat // Yoga + Rooftop Pool + City Vibes
September 10-16, 2025
This trip is all about everyday magic.
Plan on terraces to relax on bedrooms to dream in and a rooftop pool to swim in a gorgeous hotel in a sea-side city of Olhao. We will be staying in the heart of this authentic fishing town in the unspoilt eastern Algarve. The Algarve is one of the few areas in Europe to enjoy 300 days of sunshine per year and it’s right on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean!
Sample Schedule (subject to change)
- 7:00am Coffee/Tea
- 8:00am Vinyasa Yoga
- 10:00am Brunch
- 4:00pm Barre or Fitness Class
- 5:00pm Yin or Restorative Yoga (alternates before and after dinner)
- 6:30pm Dinner
A GYPSET Yoga Retreat with Melissa and Laurel was exactly what my corporate mama soul needed to ensure I was refreshed and re-energized after a long year of work, building teams, and deadlines. It was the perfect mix of connectedness with the other attendees, a peaceful time on my mat, and good workouts that challenged my mind and body. The organic from-scratch meals were another way to nourish and replenish, and I’m so grateful for this time away with the beautiful leadership of Melissa and Laurel. This is the best investment I’ve made for myself this year and cannot wait for my next retreat!
Leilani B
Minneapolis, MN
Olhao, Portugal
September 10-16, 2025
Pricing
Each bedroom has a large ensuite bathroom and includes White Company 100% cotton bed linens and luxury light terry bath towels, LaEva gold standard organic body wash, lotion, shampoo & conditioner and hairdryers.
Stylish hammam towels and handmade local wicker baskets for trips to the beach or the market as well as umbrellas for the beach.
Underfloor heating throughout the bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Double Occupancy – starts at $2,500/per person
Single Occupancy – starts at $3,800/per person
Traveling solo?
Perfect! We will match you with a compatible solo traveler with whom you are comfortable. Private accommodations may be available at an additional cost.
Included
- 6 nights 7 days accommodation
- 2-3 daily yoga classes (vinyasa, yin/restorative plus barre/fitness and a yoga workshop)
- Yoga mats & props
- Brunch and dinner
- WIFI
Not Included
- Flights
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Optional excursions- group or solo
- Massage
Food
With one of the best markets in the world within 450m of our front door, eating fresh, local, seasonal produce is a no brainer! We will eat meats that are bountiful, delicious and may make you question everything you taste when you return home!
The fish and seafood here are famous throughout Portugal. Even the hotels across the Spanish border will make the trip to seek their supplies from Olhão.
All diets can be accommodated; vegan, vegetarian, gluten free.
Alcohol: you will be able to purchase what you would like to drink and keep it at the house in the kitchen to drink as you wish. They also have an honesty bar with red and white wine.
Location
We will be staying in the heart of the old town where family-run local restaurants, the spectacular waterfront market and boats out to the islands are all within easy walking distance.
Getting lost in the twisted network of cobbled streets along the way is part of the fun. There is usually a surprise or two to enjoy along the way. When you get to the sea front, there are the fabulous markets at the water’s edge (fish to the right, fresh fruit/veg & meats to the left) and a host of restaurants, cafes and bars to relax in along the way.
There are four stunning Islands (Armona, Culatra, Farol or Deserta) an easy boat ride away. They each have a distinct feel but each one has beautiful unspoilt beaches, and wonderful low key restaurants/beach bars where you will happily while away the day. The islands are easy to get to, you can either take a small ferry which runs multiple times per day or a river taxi. They all go from the same place located less than a mile from the waterfront by the market.
If you rent a car, a host of wonderful places can be reached within a 30 minute drive. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, Seville is only two hours away.
Optional Excursions:
- Catamaran tour
- Paddle boarding
- Bike tour
- Hiking in the hills
- Horseback riding
- Tango dance class
- Ceramics class
- Art class
- Olive oil tasting
- Digging for Ria Formosa clams
- Dolphin watching
- Nature tour in search of the elusive chameleons and seahorses
- Romantic houseboat for two moored by a deserted island
Getting to the Resort:
Getting to the resort couldn’t be easier. We will be within a 15-20 minute drive from the Faro airport. You will find flights from most major cities in the U.S. (Chicago, New York, Wash. D.C. etc….)
We will also be less than 3 hours flight from London Gatwick, and only just over 3 hours from many other European cities.
Once you arrive at the Faro airport we have reliable transfer companies we will recommend for you to get to and from the airport.
You are also welcome to rent a car.
