Chicks on Waves
Burgau, Algarve, Portugal
★ 4.7/5 · 28 Google reviews
Women-only surf and yoga retreat, running since 2008, at One Life Lodge, the operator's own 540 m² villa above the coast near Burgau, with 9 bedrooms, a large pool, an infrared sauna and a rooftop yoga terrace. Retreats run on fixed dates; the Surf & Yoga week covers 6 nights, 5 surf lessons with transport and equipment, 5 yoga classes, daily breakfast, 5 lunches and 5 dinners. Solo guests share a twin with another woman or book a single.
- Best months: Dec-Apr
- Typical swell offshore: 4-8 ft (1-2 m)
- Water: 15-19°C (59-66°F)
Getting there
Nearest airport: Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO)
About 90 min by car (101 km)
Approximate driving time without traffic. Ask the camp whether it arranges airport transfers.
Photos: Chicks on Waves (chicksonwaves.com)