Spend your days combining yoga and surfing with a meaningful environmental focus. This retreat brings together movement, nature, and community, creating space for both adventure and positive action.

Each surf session is paired with beach clean-up initiatives, and every retreat includes half a day in the forest supporting reforestation efforts in Sintra Natural Park. It is a chance to connect with like-minded travelers, feel the Climate Action energy from the start, and enjoy the region’s beautiful waves and natural surroundings.

You will stay at Impact Beach House, a beachside hostel in Estoril committed to Climate Action and dedicated to creating positive change for everyone who visits.

What is included in the retreat?

4 yoga classes with a certified yoga teacher
3 surf sessions with transport to and from the surf spot according to the best waves, surfboard according to level, and appropriate wetsuit
3 impactful beach clean-ups – environmental action
3-hour reforestation session – environmental action with transport to and from the Natural Park
3 breakfast buffets + 4 lunches + 4 dinners – veggie and non-veggie options
Free use of the pool, yoga area, garden, chill-out lounge, and common kitchen
4 nights of accommodation – shared or private rooms

Learn more about the accommodation:

Impact Beach House is a hostel by the beach in Estoril, with a strong focus on Climate Action, ocean conservation, and the circular economy.

The interior design is made entirely of second-hand or upcycled pieces. Every item has its own story and reflects a step forward in the property’s sustainability journey.

The hostel offers dormitories and private double rooms, all with free WiFi and access to private or shared bathroom facilities. Shared spaces include a spacious dining area, a cozy lounge, a beautiful garden, and a small pool. There is also a dedicated space for yoga and meditation with a sea view.

The goal here is to show how tourism can create a positive impact on communities and the planet. Guests can enjoy a Social Impact Ice Cream, try a beer that helps protect marine life, browse the Eco Social Shop, and exchange clothing at the “Vintage” Swap Spot.

Impact Beach House is located 450m from Praia da Poça, less than a 5-minute walk away. It is an ideal choice for conscious travelers who enjoy surfing, diving, trekking, rock climbing, and spending time close to nature and the ocean. It is also 15 minutes from Cascais and a 35-minute train ride from Lisbon.

How your days will look:

Day 1

14:30 – 15:30 Arrival & greetings + tasty snack
15:30 – 16:30 Opening circle, intention & impact setting
16:30 – 17:30 Impactful beach clean-up and ocean conservation talk & walk
18:30 – 20:00 Yoga practice + meditation (Hatha Vinyasa class)
20:30 – 21:30 Delicious homecooked dinner
21:30 – Early night

Day 2

08:30 – 09:30 Yoga practice + meditation (Flow Vinyasa class)
09:30 – 10:30 Healthy & impactful breakfast
11:00 – 13:00 Tree plantation & forest conservation action
13:30 – 15:30 Healthy lunch
15:30 – 17:30 Surf class (surfboard according to level & wetsuit)
19:30 – 21:30 Delicious homecooked dinner
21:30 – 22:30 Free time

Day 3

08:30 – 09:30 Yoga practice + meditation (Flow Vinyasa class)
09:30 – 10:30 Healthy & impactful breakfast
11:00 – 12:30 Surf class (surfboard according to level & wetsuit)
12:30 – 13:00 Impactful beach clean-up
13:30 – 15:30 Healthy lunch
16:00 – 18:30 45min impactful massage or social responsible tour – Cascais by Art
19:30 – 21:30 Heavenly dinner
21:00 – 22:30 Documentary night session: Grounding with Earth

Day 4

08:30 – 09:30 Yoga practice + meditation (Flow Vinyasa class)
09:30 – 10:00 Healthy & impactful breakfast
10:30 – 11:30 Surf class (surfboard according to level & wetsuit)
11:30 – 12:00 Beach clean-up and impactful closing walk
13:00 – 14:00 Healthy lunch
14:00 – 14:30 Closing circle with impact of actions and loving hugs

What’s not included:

Flights
Social responsible massage treatment by our therapist
Social responsible tour – Cascais by Art
Other sports activities
Beach towels
Bike rentals

Retreats in Estoril