The Ecotura Experience
Small-group mountain retreats shaped by time outdoors, shared meals, and a distinct focus from retreat to retreat — all held in one quiet stone hamlet in the heart of Peneda-Gerês.
The Ecotura Experience
Small-group mountain retreats shaped by time outdoors, shared meals, and a distinct focus from retreat to retreat — all held in one quiet stone hamlet in the heart of Peneda-Gerês.
What all retreats share
Mountain hamlet
A quiet stone base in the Peneda-Gerês mountains.
Small groups
Personal, grounded group energy throughout the week.
Host-led
Host-led — Anabela hosts the retreat in person from start to finish.
Nature immersion
Real time outdoors in mountain landscapes.
Nourishing meals
High-quality food as part of the care and rhythm.
Movement + rest
An intentional balance between activity and recovery.
What changes from retreat to retreat.
Yoga & Nature Retreat
Best if you’re looking for a balanced week of twice-daily yoga and gentle immersion in the mountains.
• A calm, low-to-moderate pace
• Mindful walks (typically 5–10 km per day)
• Morning active practice and late-afternoon restorative yoga
Yoga & Hiking Retreat
Best if you’re looking for longer hikes supported by structured yoga for recovery.
• A moderate to active pace
• More demanding mountain trails
• Morning and late-afternoon yoga with a focus on support and mobility
Yoga for Menopause Retreat
Best if you’re looking for wellbeing support, nervous system regulation, and a grounded rhythm.
• A calm, restorative pace
• Supportive practices with gentle time in nature
• Morning yoga with a regulating and restorative focus
Yoga for Runners Retreat
Best if you’re looking for a runner-focused week combining optional runs, wild trails, and yoga designed specifically for runners.
• Six Yoga for Runners classes with guided meditation (vinyasa and hatha)
• Guided or orienteering runs and walks, plus one full-day hike with picnic
• One calm and restorative yoga class for deep recovery
Yoga & Horse Riding Retreat
Best if you’re looking to deepen your partnership with your horse through immersive riding and focused morning yoga.
• Riding and Yoga with Horses as the central focus
• Morning yoga to support balance, strength, and body awareness
• Time in wild mountain landscapes on horseback
Hiking Retreat
Best if you’re looking for a week centred on mountain walking and immersion in wild Peneda landscapes.
• Choose between a guided group retreat or a self-guided format
• An active, steady rhythm in nature
• Full support throughout the week
A typical day in the mountains.
While each retreat has its own focus, most days follow a gentle, grounded rhythm.
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Morning
Yoga (on most retreats) — gentle or energising practice to prepare the body for the day. -
Breakfast
Shared at a relaxed pace, with time to connect before the day unfolds. -
Main activity
Hiking (guided or self-guided), running, horse riding, or time immersed in nature — depending on the retreat. -
Lunch
A nourishing meal, sometimes enjoyed as a picnic outdoors. -
Afternoon
Optional walk, workshop, swim in the river, or time to simply rest. -
Evening
Yoga, mindfulness, or quiet recovery — depending on the retreat. -
Dinner
A relaxed evening meal and quiet time in the stone hamlet.
Food and community.
Meals are part of the retreat rhythm — simple, nourishing, and shared. We come together at the table every day, with time to eat slowly, talk, and unwind after time outdoors.
- Nourishing, high-quality food
- Shared meals as a daily ritual
- Time at the table (no rush)
- A simple, grounded community feeling
Who Ecotura is for.
A good fit if…
- You want a calm, host-led week in the mountains
- You enjoy simple routines: movement, nature, shared meals, early nights
- You like small groups and an unhurried pace
- You’re happy with comfort that feels warm and real — not resort-style luxury
- You want time outdoors every day, with space to rest
Not the best fit if…
- You want nightlife, shopping, or a city-style holiday
- You need a fully private, independent schedule every day
- You’re looking for a high-intensity athletic challenge
- You prefer resort-style luxury and constant services
- You don’t enjoy quiet places and slower rhythms
Ready to experience Ecotura?
Explore the retreats, see upcoming dates, or message Anabela if you’d like help choosing the week that feels right for you.