Algarve Surf & Yoga Camp

Nestled in a secluded natural valley amongst 16 acres of native cork trees, yet within striking distance to 4 superb local beaches you will find the Algarve Surf & Yoga Retreat, Portugal, affectionately known as "Tipi Valley ".

Our yoga and surf camp is modelled under the philosophy of 'Simple Living'. Camp accommodations and facilities are basic, rustic, yet tasteful and suitaly comfortable. We are not a luxury retreat or spa nor do we aspire to to be one.

We believe living so close to nature alows us to draw off the natural enegy of the area as well as be inspired by its shear natural beauty.You won,t  find a reception or office here. There is no electricity, radios, noise or disturbance. Just total peace quiet and abundant tranquility. Ideal for a true mindful and rejuvinating holiday.

Tipi Living
Built from 12-meter long eucalyptus poles cut from our property, the 8-meter diameter, Native Indian tipi tent is at the center-stage of our surf and yoga camp. A wooden floating floor keeps the occupant off the ground and the symmetry of the tent’s form makes for a natural non-imposing monument. The tent.....

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Moroccan Lounge Life
Separate to the tipi yet connected by a wooden deck is the Moroccan Lounge aka " Taj Majhal". This space is a large octagonal tent (6 meters) also raised off the ground serving as kitchen/lounge and...

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Island Camping
A small wooden bridge across the brook leads you to a sandy, shady beach where room for two tents lie. We can supply a tent or you may bring...  

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The Couples Retreat                 
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This African safari style tent is ideal for the person or couple who want some privacy and still be in touch with the surf and yoga programmes. A wooden deck is built directly over the brook and a double bed, sofa and small coffee table make up the simple interior. A small balcony gives stunning views to the camp and valley beyond.

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Amenities

The Algarve surf and yoga camp aims to be as ecologically friendly as possible.
A cool, outdoor shower drawing water directly from our natural well, serves both as a refresher in the hot, dry, summer months and a rinse off of the salt and sun after a day at our local surfing beach. Hot water is available sparingly in spring and fall

Our toilet opperates as all modern toilets do however is an ecological toilet which means it is self composting and is non damaging to the invironment.

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General
Staying in The Algarve Surf & Yoga camp is generally a communal experience with guests participating with others in the surf or yoga activities of the day. Tasty, healthy food is provided and guests eat together in the Moroccan lounge or outside around the bbq area. We aim to provide excellent wholesome food with an emphasis on sufficient portions and quality organic produce and products when available

Yoga

A specially built yoga platform has been designed to not only integrate with the camp   itself but somehow is the pulse and the lifeforce of the  retreat. Working like feng shui it brings the camp alive and becomes its lifeforce.

What Makes Us Special
Facilities are set up to accommodate small groups only !

Therefore guests can be assured there will never be more than 8-10 people at any one time staying at our camp.

This makes for an intimate and a very personalized stay. Participants in a 5 day all inclusive program are assured there will be not more than 6 or 8 in total participating at any one time in a surf and yoga course.Rapid progression and greater individual attention is the result of this style of teaching. Also we believe in low volume, low impact, ecological and ethical tourism resulting in less intrusion on the invironment and the local culture.

For visiting Surf & Yoga Instructors
We also offer our surf and yoga camp to other yoga or licenced surf instructors and official surf schools who wish to bring their own clients and utilize this very unique surf camp to conduct their own practice and itinerary.

Work programmes

Volunteers are always welcome to assist in the running of the camp and its activities as well as help out in the continual development of the property.

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