Move. Breathe. Reconnect
Nature Retreats, Hiking Holidays & Wellness Retreats
in Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal
Small-group experiences including yoga retreats, hiking holidays, horse riding, running retreats
and a specialised menopause wellness retreat — personally hosted by Anabela.
What is Ecotura
Ecotura is a retreat place in Peneda-Gerês National Park — the only national park in Portugal — offering yoga and nature retreats and hiking holidays in small groups.
A carefully crafted week of movement, nature time and deep rest lived together in a quiet mountain hamlet.
Everything is planned with care, so you can slow down and feel renewed.
Small Groups
Hosted-led by Anabela
High Quality Meals
The week in practice
- Yoga (daily practice in most retreats)
- Guided hikes & nature time in Peneda-Gerês
- Horse experience on selected weeks
- Running on selected retreats
- Conscious, nourishing meals
- Time to rest and reconnect
Note: A self-guided Hiking Retreat format is also available.
Choose your retreat experience
Ecotura offers small-group retreats in Peneda-Gerês National Park — from gentle yoga and nature retreats to more active hiking & yoga weeks, dedicated hiking holidays (guided or self-guided), and specialised yoga retreats for runners, horse riders and women’s wellbeing.
Our retreats welcome international guests looking for a yoga retreat in Portugal, a hiking holiday in Peneda-Gerês, or a nature-based wellness retreat in a small-group setting.
All Ecotura retreats take place in the mountains of Peneda-Gerês National Park, in northern Portugal.
Who comes
Our retreats welcome people who value nature, authenticity and a guided week in the mountains.
Groups are small, mixed, welcoming and relaxed. You’re invited to come just as you are — on your own, as a couple, or with a friend.
- Solo travellers
- Couples
- Women & men
- Ages 25–65
- Small mixed groups
Host-led by Anabela
- Every retreat is personally hosted by Anabela, from start to finish.
- She teaches the yoga and guides the week with presence and care.
- Groups are small by design, allowing for real connection, attention, and care.
- Meals are shared, time is unhurried, and the week follows the group’s rhythm.
- Self-guided Hiking Retreat: fully supported and personally hosted.
- If you’re unsure which retreat suits you, you can write directly to Anabela.
What our guests say
“A truly beautiful and unspoiled location. Exhilarating hikes adapted to the group, refreshing swims in mountain rivers, and yoga with personal attention. A perfect escape into nature — I’m already thinking of returning.”
— Maeve, IE
“A serene setting with a caring and experienced host. This retreat was a deeply rejuvenating reset for my mind, body, and soul.”
— Alicia, USA
“An unforgettable retreat in a peaceful location. Thoughtfully balanced days of movement, nature, and rest — made exceptional by Anabela’s warmth, knowledge, and delicious nourishing food.”
— Luke, UK
Not sure which retreat fits you?
Message Anabela with your dates and activity level — she’ll help you choose the right week