The Manoir
Serene and Timeless: A restorative yoga retreat in the eastern Algarve
Retreat and restore in the serene splendour of The Manoir
Set in Portugal’s tranquil Eastern Algarve between the market towns of São Brás and Loulé, The Manoir offers a peaceful escape with sweeping views toward the coast. This lesser-known region—far from the bustle of the central Algarve—is known for its whitewashed villages, citrus groves, and gently rolling hills. It’s an ideal setting for rest, movement, and meaningful connection.
Dating back to the early 1900s, The Manoir has been thoughtfully restored into a soulful, slow-living retreat. Elegant interiors are filled with carefully chosen artwork, and the gardens are rich with seasonal blooms. A large private pool, shaded reading spots, and a pair of curious miniature goats add to the charm of this quiet sanctuary.
What to expect
- Intimate Atmosphere: Maximum of 6-12 participants (Manoir) 8-14 (The Olive Mill)
- Connection: Connect with like-minded individuals
- Yoga & Meditation: Daily classes
- Creative & Healing Experiences:Cacao CeremoniesSound HealingDance & Creativity Workshops
- Nature Immersion:Nature Walks
- Optional Excursions / Activities:An afternoon at the BeachA Ferry trip to one of the Deserted IslandsE-Biking through our many trailsExploring a local market
- Relaxation:Complete relaxationOpportunity to reconnect with yourselfSoothing massage (optional extra)Ample free time to explore
- Scenic Beauty:Beautiful surroundings
- Delicious Food:Vegetarian meals prepared and cooked by our own chef
What is included
- Daily Yoga classes
- Daily Meditation
- Cacao Ceremony
- Optional Excursions
- Nourishing Brunch
- Seasonal vegetarian / vegan evening meal
- Water, Coffee, Teas, Smoothies, Fruits and daily snacks.
- Yoga Mats and Blankets
What is not included
- Flights to and from your destination
- Airport Transfers from either Faro (the Manoir) - Seville (The Olive Mill) - (This can be arranged on your behalf)
- Personal Massage (this can be arranged individually)
- Alcoholic Drinks
A closer look at The Manoir
Daily yoga and meditation take place in the purpose-built shala, surrounded by olive, almond, and carob trees. The retreat includes energising morning movement, restorative evening practices, guided nature walks, and group experiences like sound healing, cacao ceremony, and optional dance sessions.
You’ll also have plenty of time to swim, journal, nap in a hammock, or join an afternoon beach visit or boat trip to the Ria Formosa lagoon.
With space for just 6 to 12 participants, The Manoir offers a deeply personal retreat experience where everyone is welcomed—regardless of age or level. Meals are lovingly prepared by our home chef, using fresh, seasonal ingredients that celebrate the flavours of Southern Portugal.
Rooted in nature and simplicity, The Manoir is one of the most restorative yoga retreats in Portugal—where slow living, soulful practice, and serene surroundings come beautifully together.
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Our retreats
Experience rejuvenation at Iberian Wellness Retreats, where each location offers a unique blend of relaxation, wellness activities, and natural beauty.
Expect transformative experiences that nourish both body and soul, set in the serene landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula.
Manoir
Sawday’s: Special Place to Stay
Set amidst the untouched beauty of Portugal’s Eastern Algarve, The Manoir offers a serene escape with its private yoga shala, exquisite art-filled interiors and a tranquil atmosphere enhanced by its orchards and breathtaking views. Make friends with our curious miniature goats!
Olive Mill
Sawday’s: Special Place to Stay
Nestled within a private Andalusian forest, The Olive Mill invites you to a peaceful retreat in a historic setting with spacious, light-filled rooms and a beautiful environment, ideal for unwinding and connecting with nature. Make friends with our rescue donkeys and nosey Llamas.
Yellow House
Sawday’s: Special Place to Stay
Dating back to the 1800s, The Yellow House sits in the heart of the whitewashed village of Higuera de la Sierra—nestled in the beautiful Andalusian countryside, an hour’s drive north of Seville. Originally built as the home of the town’s mayor, the house has been lovingly restored into a charming and elegant yoga retreat venue in southern Spain. Every detail has been carefully preserved or reimagined, from the hand-restored shutters and original tiles to the thoughtful, design-led interiors.
Testimonials
A fun, arty well equipped home to stay in. The arrival package was phenomenal, the quality of the bathroom towels great. Pool towels provided. We had the best holiday!
Stella
The house is stunning, with high ceilings and such beautiful decor, every aesthetic detail has been thought through. It’s functional too and very well equipped. There is so much space overall and many different quirky little locations to soak up the view or the ambiance. We often felt like we were in a film! The pool is huge and exactly the right temperature and there are enough shady spots to cool off. Thank you for being such wonderful hosts and so responsive to our needs. With much gratitude
Nina
What can I say. We have just spent a magical week at the Manoir which exceeded all our expectations. This is a family home which makes you feel as though you belong as soon as you enter it’s stylish front door. Everything has been thought of so carefully and our group of mixed ages all found our own little special place. Although we hadn’t booked yoga, sitting on the platform looking across the olive groves to the coast was spellbinding. We will be back!
Kate
A very special place to stay – a stunning, original house full of character with many beautiful pieces of furniture and art, in beautifully planted gardens with fresh produce and miniature goats! It has a pool, barbecues, table tennis, a yoga platform with mountain sunset views, and a choice of lovely seating areas.
Roz
A beautiful re-set
A huge thank you to the Iberian Wellness team at the Olive Mill for the most amazing week of stretching, breathing and the chance to press pause on everyday life! I loved the yoga in your beautiful hall where the sky and view onto the olive trees changed according to the time of day, the friendly atmosphere of our small group and the multiple opportunities to walk and experience the beautiful Andalusian countryside. There was a real sense of journey through the week, with every day slightly different but anchored in regular meditation and yoga sessions. It was extremely special and though home in London now I feel I’ve brought a little bit of it back with me!
Liberty
The Manoir was exceptional in a stunning location in the hills – very peaceful and secluded but also very close to the lovely market towns of Sao Bras and Loule. The views from the terrace were spectacular. We loved our time at the Manoir and didn’t want to leave. We will definitely try to return over the summer (if it isn’t fully booked which I imagine it will be). I cannot recommend highly enough.
Peter
Dating back to 1890, The Olive Mill is located within Huelva’s Sierra de Aracena Natural Reserve. This handsome, light filled home has been wonderfully restored with the original olive press still in situ in the main hall. Jump into the pool, join a mushroom hunting tour, make friends with the rescue donkeys, or just enjoy the solitude and fabulous surroundings. I would return in a heartbeat.
Sawday’s Inspector – New Listing.
A little piece of heaven
Spent an amazing week of yoga and relaxation at the recently restored Olive Mill. Ideal for anyone looking for the perfect way to unwind and take care of mind, body and soul. Beautiful natural surroundings, walks, views, food… heavenly.
Jules
I feel completely different after my days at the olive mill and have found it quite transformative – both physically and mentally. The place itself is magical – I loved the grounds and the gorgeous animals. The yoga was a good balance of physically demanding and relaxing. The walks into the countryside were awesome and the group of people that I shared it with were amazing. Thank you.
Fiona
After my 6 days here I feel like we are one of a family. It has been so much fun and easy going. I feel relaxed and energised all at the same time. I would recommend to all who need to wind down and get away from the stresses of everyday life and to find wellbeing again.
Lis-Marie
Gorgeous house on a quiet hillside with beautiful views in a very unspoilt area of the Eastern Algarve. We were a party of eight adults and three children under three and there was ample room. A lovely combination of quiet spaces and communal living in a well furnished extremely pretty house. Ample outside and inside eating areas and a garden full of fig trees. A great success.
Christopher
If you ever get asked if yoga retreats are for men, then please share my journey as a Man on the Mat. This yoga retreat was exactly what I didn’t know I needed – and I would go back in a heartbeat! Thank you Iberian Wellness Retreats.
Julian
Our incredible week at The Olive Mill
What an incredible week at The Olive Mill. We are blown away by the beauty of this tiny corner of Andalucia, home to Iberian Wellness Retreats and their nature-infused yoga retreats. We’ve stretched, meditated, walked, swam, soaked and communed with donkeys, goats, and llamas—truly a holistic experience that reconnects you with nature in the most peaceful and rejuvenating way. Thank you to the incredible yoga teacher tag-team of Linne and Danielle – we cannot wait to do another Iberian Wellness Retreat with you both!
Mandy
Thank you for the happiest of retreats! A wonderful team and such a beautiful house and rural setting.
Charlotte
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“We hiked together through fields blooming with wildflowers, to white-washed villages and a local restaurant where we were treated like family. We picnicked in olive groves, to the sounds of a flamenco guitarist, after taking Simone’s rescued donkeys for a walk.” Reviewed by Suzanne Duckett
“Iberian Wellness Retreats offer this stunning restored villa for more than just yoga, but it did feel like a perfect space to do this retreat. We had everything we needed there, and stunning nature all around us.” Reviewed by Lis-Marie Linden
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