Quinta Camarena

We loved our time at Quinta Camarena. As an older couple we felt very comfortable with the group. The atmosphere was so laid back and the activities were spot on. The hosts are really friendly and chilled and always to hand if you need something. A fantastic break .. We highly recommend!

One feels welcome from the first moment. There’s a good energy at that place, which brings you to rest and come to yourself. While you do your Yoga, there’s the nice smell of the pines around... We enjoyed the wonderful varieties of the breakfast buffet made of handmade organic foods. Nicely located out of Cercal but close enough to walk into town. Our favorite beach is Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro, a 25 minutes drive, with a wonderful restaurant having good seafood. A great place for a romantic sundowner. Vera and Cam, hope to see you again.

My husband and I attended the Yoga, surf and wine retreat after a busy week before visiting Porto and Lisbon. It was a great way to relax and we enjoyed the yoga and Surfing very much. Everything was organised for us and it was so nice to be looked after so well. The visit to the vineyard and the local artisans was great fun. The hotel was lovely - and loved the location in the woods and being part of the Camarena family home, Cam and Vera were exceptional hosts and managed to get us all to the right place at the right time. Breakfast was delicious especially the lovely sourdough and the freshly made cakes and fresh fruit. The vegetarian dinners were great and we enjoyed our visits to the local restaurants also organised by Cam and Vera. The whole week was very sociable. The pool was lovely to relax by when we had time after all our activities and we really enjoyed meeting all the other travellers. Oh my god the massage was the best ever! Thank you for a fabulous few days.

Stayed in the magical surroundings of Quinta Camarena on a 5day yoga retreat. Five stars all round. Cam and Vera were amazing hosts, who couldn’t have been more welcoming and generous with their time. Loads of fantastic activities which were all optional, the food and wine were plentiful and delicious, rooms were clean and the yoga was suitable for all levels. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a retreat that offers lots of fun as well as yoga.

We had an amazing 5 days the location is set in a quiet village Cercal the facilities at the hotel were really beautiful and natural. The hosts Vera and Cam run a beautiful place and are very responsive. The yoga instructor Tianna was so informative and relaxed we had yoga daily at 8am after that there were daily activities and you could choose to do as much or as little as suited you. The chef Johanna provided beautiful natural tasty food and there was plenty breakfast and dinner were part of out package and we were taken to 2 local restaurants in cercal during our time The activities included horseriding surf lessons hiking by the coast wine tasting which was great fun We were taken to visit local artisan producers leathers ceramics and textiles The environment was so relaxed with 2 dogs and a friendly cat as part of the team beautiful pool to relax by daily or hammocks to fall asleep in, in the shade A great break away one bit of advice go for 7 days not 5 we will go for 7 days next time Thank you Vera and Cam

Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff, especially the owners Vera and Cam. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Great music all day long. Beautiful place, really quiet and relaxing. Amazing beaches 10 minutes away by car. It was a great experience overall.