Secure your place with a £500 deposit.
Where warm ocean breezes and cobbled streets meet, where golden days unfold slowly; it's your turn to be taken care of.
Late September in the Algarve: the sea at its warmest after a long summer, the light soft and golden, and the holiday crowds gone home.
Picture this: sunlight warming your skin as you cross the dappled terrace to your mat, for a dynamic yoga practice. The day opens gently before you, with time for meditation, journalling, or a scenic hike. Afternoons drift by poolside, beside the lake watching wildlife, indulging in a full body massage, or wandering the cobbled streets of Tavira. As evening falls, gentle yoga relaxes the body and mind before a beautiful alfresco dinner, surrounded by friends, old and new.
This autumn retreat is co-delivered by Katie and Kara, and Kara brings her own specialist workshops to the week, including a deeply restful Yoga Nidra.
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Altanure, near Tavira
A regenerative eco-estate where the houses are built from rammed earth, rainwater is gathered, and an edible forest grows around you. Two beautiful houses, Casa Terra and Quinta Sol d'Agua, open onto gardens, pools and a natural swimming pond, with a yoga studio set in the heart of the garden, overlooking the orchard.
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Retreat Highlights
Yoga & Specialist Workshops
Daily yoga workshops and gentle evening flows with Katie, plus specialist workshops led by Kara, including a deeply restful Yoga Nidra to help you switch off completely.
Tavira Excursion
A bespoke evening excursion to the historic town of Tavira, for relaxed dining and exploration in the heart of the Algarve.
Exclusive Retreat Venue
An idyllic sanctuary featuring two relaxing pools, a natural swimming pond, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a yoga studio in the heart of the Algarve.
Nourishing Cuisine
Wholesome, beautifully prepared meals from our local private chef: fresh, seasonal, and always with dessert. Long, lingering lunches and dinners eaten al fresco are a Zenaa Portugal hallmark.
Your Stay
Located near Tavira in the Algarve, Altanure's two houses, Casa Terra and Quinta Sol d'Agua, offer refined accommodation that blends modern comfort with relaxed Portuguese elegance, with pools, a natural swimming pond and gardens to wander.
Each room offers the luxury and comfort synonymous with Zenaa Retreats, ensuring you experience restful sleep and a peaceful space for reflection and relaxation. Some rooms have private outdoor space of their own, perfect for a quiet coffee before the day begins.
From £1,399pp. Secure your place with a £500 deposit, then pay half the balance 6 months before and the rest 2 months before.
Please note: flights are not included in the retreat price. Airport transfers from Faro (FAO), around 30 minutes away, can be booked for an additional fee. Our suggested flights will be announced in November 2026.
Deluxe Single Occupancy w/ Ensuite
Our largest and most premium single room, with an outdoor space of your own. Ideal if you want somewhere quiet to sit with a coffee, journal, or unwind between practices without leaving your room.
Single Occupancy w/ Ensuite
A beautiful single occupancy ensuite room. Perfect for solo travellers or those who love their own space.
Double Occupancy w/ Ensuite
A beautiful ensuite room with its own private outdoor space, and beds that can be set as either king or twin, ideal whether you're travelling with a partner or friend, or joining solo and happy to share.
Book for one or two.
Booking this room
- Travelling solo? Book 1 bed and we'll pair you in a twin with another guest (solo sharing is female only).
- A friend is booking too? They book their own bed separately, then just let us know you're travelling together and we will put you in the same room.
- Booking for both of you? Set the quantity to 2 at checkout to cover both guests.
The Itinerary
Thursday
Sep 30
Itinerary is a guide & subject to change.
*Not included within Retreat price
Meet your hosts
A Zenaa retreat, co-delivered by Katie and Kara.
Katie Hodge
Founder of Zenaa
Zenaa is led by founder Katie Hodge, who hosts every retreat. A yoga teacher and retreat curator, Katie has created over 50 sold-out retreats across the UK and Europe, calm, nourishing spaces where women can slow down, reconnect and feel truly looked after.
Kara
Yoga Teacher, Kara Yoga Dance
Kara is the yoga teacher behind Kara Yoga Dance, and co-led our 2025 Portugal retreat alongside Katie. On this retreat she leads a series of specialist workshops, including a deeply restful Yoga Nidra, a guided practice of deep relaxation that leaves body and mind properly rested.
Your Questions Answered
The Portugal retreat is held near Tavira in the Algarve, at a peaceful eco-retreat venue with two swimming pools, a natural swimming pond, landscaped gardens, and a beautiful yoga shala. The historic town of Tavira is a short transfer away, and the Algarve coast is easily accessible for day trips.
Yes. Late September into early October is one of the loveliest times in the Algarve. The sea is at its warmest after the summer, the days are sunny but gentler, and the summer crowds have gone, so the beaches and Tavira's cobbled streets feel calm again.
Most meals are prepared by our private chef using fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. Meals are eaten al fresco where the weather allows, and the food is consistently mentioned by guests as a highlight: wholesome, beautifully presented, and always with dessert. Dietary requirements are easily accommodated. There are a couple of meals that we will eat whilst on trips out to experience the local hospitality.
The nearest airport is Faro (FAO), around 30 minutes from the venue by car, with direct flights from Bristol, Gatwick and Heathrow. Flights are not included in the retreat price, and airport transfers can be booked for an additional fee. Our suggested flights will be announced in November 2026.
Yes. Many Portugal guests describe it as their first-ever yoga retreat. The pace is gentle, the venue is welcoming, and the yoga is taught at all levels with modifications throughout. Guest reviews consistently note that Zenaa is "accessible and carefully orchestrated", a good place to start.
A Day on the Portugal Retreat
What to Expect at a Yoga Retreat in Portugal
Warm mornings, an open-air yoga shala, and a whole day that's entirely your own, from sun-warmed practice to long al fresco lunches, natural swimming ponds and an evening in Tavira.
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The essentials worth bringing, the things you can happily leave at home, and what we recommend for a warm-weather retreat.
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