Tour Description
This week of guided healing activities takes place in the Eastern Algarve countryside, in Alcoutim, by the margins of the Guadiana River. A destination off the beaten path, with impressive mountain scenery.
If you are looking to improve your health and emotional well-being, join us in this small group program, to unplug, unwind, and find peace and harmony.
To reach the historic village of Alcoutim, we wind along the verdant hills of the Guadiana valley, in a scarcely populated area.
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This will be our home for the week, an idyllic and very tranquil setting, perfect to relax.
During our stay, we’ll practice a mind-body approach with different methods, to work our presence, focus, and contemplation.
The exercises will combine physical and emotional aspects, with energetic practices, purification rituals, and artistic techniques (meditation, yoga, mindfulness, walks, dance, and circle sessions).
All this to help us deepen our self-knowledge and achieve a more conscious and free relationship with ourselves and others.
With guidance and inspiration, we’ll try to accomplish a long-lasting feeling of calm and learn ways to take it into our everyday lives.
The Guadiana River separates Portugal from Spain
There will be time to explore the natural surroundings, and to visit some points of interest nearby, to enjoy a fully relaxing week of energy recharging.
A highlight to Mértola, a charming village perched on a hill above the River Guadiana, in Alentejo. Once the capital of the then powerful Moorish empire, today Mértola is a “museum village”, where layers of history can be unveiled.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival
Transfer from Faro Airport to Hotel (app.60/75min depending on traffic). Opening circle followed by a Gentle Welcoming Yoga Flow. Welcome Dinner
Alcoutim and the River Guadiana
Day 2 – Yoga Flows and Meditation
Our day begins whit a Rise and Shine Yoga Flow. For those interested, there will be a walk to get acquainted with Alcoutim and its marvelous surroundings. A visit to Alcoutim Castle is included.
An individual massage/reiki treatment will be available daily (extra cost will apply)
Later in the day, we’ll have a Sunset Yoga & Meditation session.
Walk’s distance: 5km (3.1mi); ascent: 101m/descent: -100m; highest point: 86m
Circle meditation
Day 3 – Vinyasa Flow Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Wake up to appreciate the day with a Meditation & Vinyasa Flow Yoga session.
After breakfast, a walk will be offered to enjoy the views over the beautiful Guadiana River that will bring us back to the hotel. An individual massage/reiki treatment will be available daily (extra cost will apply)
Before the day ends, we’ll have a Yoga Nidra session.
Walk’s distance: 6.6km (4.1mi); ascent: 66m/descent: -185m; highest point: 158m
Guadiana Vallley
Day 4 – Recharge & Restore Yoga
Enjoy the tranquillity and silence of the site and practice staying focused and be in presence.
Rest of the day at leisure An individual massage/reiki treatment will be available daily (extra cost will apply)
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Day 5 – Sunrise Yoga Flow & Mindfulness
A new day brings us a session of Sunrise Yoga Flow & Mindfulness.
After breakfast, a walk will be available that will bring us to the small villages around Alcoutim and a surprising quaint museum dedicated to the Guadiana River.
For the interested, there will be a nutritional workshop available (extra cost will apply). An individual massage/reiki treatment will be available daily (extra cost will apply).
Later in the day, a Yin Yang Yoga will be offered.
Walk’s distance: 7km (4.3mi); ascent/descent: +-138m; highest point: 152m
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Day 6 – Hatha Yoga
Enjoy the tranquillity and silence of the site and practice staying focused and be in presence.
Individual Shamanic Reiki sessions are available (not included in the package).
Post the “thank you” note of the day on the wall.
Poppies Guadiana Valley, Natural Park
Day 7 – Grounding Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation and closing circle
Wake up earlier to appreciate the sunrise in silence and meditate.
Reflexion about the week and ways to keep alive the paths opened.
A walk will be offered in Mértola.
Before dinner, a Grounding Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation and closing circle session will be offered An individual massage/reiki treatment will be available daily (extra cost will apply)
Walk’s distance: 5.3km (3.3mi); ascent:114m/descent: -40m; highest point: 135m
Hills Guadiana Valley, a landscape of great beauty, marked by its ample, rolling hills.
Day 8 – Departure
At a convenient time transfer to the Airport. If time allows you can book for an individual massage/Reiki treatment session (extra cost will apply).
Info
Hotel D Alcoutim
Hotel D Alcoutim
Hotel
Hotel d’Alcoutim (3***) or similar
Hotel D’Alcoutim is a small cosy hotel by the river Guadiana, in the tranquil East Algarve. The unit bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom and bathtub and come equipped with a flat-screen TV.
The property features a garden, a terrace, a bar, a restaurant, a shared lounge, and two pools.
The front desk is open 24-hours, and there’s room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Insurance
You must be adequately insured to join our Guided Wellness Holidays in Portugal and Self-Guided holidays in Portugal. We do not insist that you insure with us but we require that you are adequately insured for the nature of your holiday.
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