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The Salty Pelican surf and yoga retreat sits snuggled between the sun-dappled shores of Cascais bay and Sintras dramatic mountain range. Cascais renowned for its glorious stretch of white sandy beaches which are simply stunning, beautiful palaces, cosmopolitan vibrancy and as Lisbons most sophisticated beach destination. With over 300 days of sun per year, you spend most of your time outdoors, even in winter. Take a stroll on the seaside promenade and discover many beachfront cafes where you can absorb the clean swathes of golden sand with the wide stretch of the Atlantic sweeping around the bay to Cascais. Perfect. Sitting there, sipping on a galao, Portugal’s version of a café latte, you can limit yourself to thinking nothing but good thoughts.
Imagine waking up to the sound of the sea breeze moving through the trees… practicing yoga at sunrise right by the seaside… hearing nothing but the sounds of crashing waves and catching your first waves on the beautiful coastline. Here at The Salty Pelican is a place to be happy... A place to feel like your own... a place to feel like home... it’s an entire experience consisting of everything we love: surf, yoga, sun, sea, salt, adventures, great people and good vibes. So kick-up your feet... grab an ice cold drink and really enjoy the spectacular BBQ sunset dinners here. Life is just that easy at The Salty Pelican.... Experience revitalising Yang Yoga sequences in the morning followed by a gentle late afternoon class of restorative Yin yoga.. A team of certified instructors who follow a very unique approach in teaching will make sure that you learn the proper techniques, ride the waves and have loads of fun whilst perfecting it. We try to balance a lively atmosphere at The Salty Pelican with comfort and a good night's sleep....
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Surfing3 nights1 course daySurf house / villaShared roomBreakfast
A surf-focused short retreat with 3 nights in a premium shared room in Monte Estoril (Cascais area). Includes a daily breakfast buffet, unlimited yoga with breathwork and meditation, one professionally guided surf lesson, two days of surfboard and wetsuit use, and a body massage. Towels and toiletries are included, along with free time to explore the area or a guided coastal hike.
Included: Equipment · Yoga · WiFi
Amenities: Room safe
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
Three-night surf and yoga stay: accommodation in a shared hostel room with breakfast included. The package includes one day of surf course with board and wetsuit, plus yoga sessions.
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
Short Surf & Yoga stay (3 nights) in a double room at The Salty Pelican, Monte Estoril. Includes 3 nights, daily healthy breakfast, free WiFi, 3 yoga sessions with meditation, 1x 45 min relaxing Ayurveda massage, 1 learn-to-surf lesson, sunrise Yang yoga and afternoon Yin yoga, all yoga mats & equipment, fruit-infused water & herbal tea, and free time to explore Sintra National Park. Price per person in a double room: 290 € low season (Oct 16 – Mar 31), 365 € high season (Apr 1 – Oct 15).
Included: Equipment · Yoga · WiFi
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
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Surfing3 nights1 course daySurf house / villaDouble roomBreakfast
A surf-focused short retreat with 3 nights in a private twin/double room in Monte Estoril (Cascais area). Includes a daily breakfast buffet, unlimited yoga with breathwork and meditation, one professionally guided surf lesson, two days of surfboard and wetsuit use, and a body massage. Towels and toiletries are included, along with free time to explore the area or a guided coastal hike.
Included: Equipment · Yoga · WiFi
Amenities: Own bathroom · Room safe
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
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Surfing7 nights5 course daysHostelDormBreakfast
Surf & Yoga week in a shared dorm at The Salty Pelican, Monte Estoril. Includes 7 nights, daily healthy breakfast, free WiFi, 5 days of surf lessons, 11 yoga sessions (sunrise Yang yoga by the seaside and afternoon relaxing Yin yoga) with meditation incorporated, return surf transfer, all yoga mats & surf equipment provided, fruit-infused water & herbal tea, and free time to explore Sintra National Park. Price per person in a shared dorm: 480 € low season (Oct 16 – Mar 31), 599 € high season (Apr 1 – Oct 15). Lunch and dinner not included (shared guest kitchen available).
Included: Equipment · Transfer · Yoga · WiFi
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
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3 nightsHostelShared roomBreakfast
Three-night yoga and wellness stay with accommodation in a shared hostel room and breakfast included. Yoga sessions and wellness offerings are part of the package.
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
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3 nightsHostelShared roomBreakfast
Three-night stay combining strength training and yoga, with accommodation in a shared hostel room and breakfast included. Strength/fitness sessions and yoga sessions are part of the package.
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
from 474 € per personBetaBeta: Feature in development. Prices and services may contain errors and are confirmed upon request.
Surfing3 nightsSurf house / villaDouble roomBreakfast
A short wellness retreat with 3 nights in a private twin/double room at this surf & yoga retreat in Monte Estoril (Cascais area). Includes a daily breakfast buffet, unlimited yoga classes with up to two sessions per day including breathwork and meditation, three weekly Flow Pilates sessions, a 45-minute body massage, access to Strength Lab fitness sessions, and two days of surfboard and wetsuit use. Towels and toiletries are included, along with a guided coastal hike or free time to explore Lisbon and Sintra.
Included: Equipment · Yoga · WiFi
Amenities: Own bathroom · Room safe
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
from 474 € per personBetaBeta: Feature in development. Prices and services may contain errors and are confirmed upon request.
Surfing3 nightsSurf house / villaDouble roomBreakfast
A fitness and yoga retreat with 3 nights in a private twin/double room in Monte Estoril (Cascais area). Includes a daily breakfast buffet, strength training in the in-house Strength Lab (several times a week), unlimited yoga with up to two sessions per day including breathwork, three weekly Flow Pilates sessions, one surf lesson including transfer, two days of surfboard and wetsuit use, and a 45-minute body massage. Fitness equipment, towels and toiletries are included, along with free time or a guided coastal hike.
Included: Equipment · Transfer · Yoga · WiFi
Amenities: Own bathroom · Room safe
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
from 799 € per personBetaBeta: Feature in development. Prices and services may contain errors and are confirmed upon request.
Surfing7 nightsSurf house / villaShared roomBreakfast
A week-long restorative retreat with 7 nights in a premium shared room in Monte Estoril (Cascais area). Includes a daily breakfast buffet, the full weekly yoga programme with nine sessions including breathwork and meditation, three weekly Flow Pilates sessions, one professionally guided surf lesson, six days of surfboard and wetsuit use, access to the Strength Lab, one guided meditation hike, two signature dinners (choice of Piri Piri chicken, BBQ or Portuguese tapas) and a 45-minute massage with a semi-private meditation session. Towels and toiletries are included, along with free time to explore Lisbon and Sintra.
Included: Equipment · Yoga · WiFi
Amenities: Room safe
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
from 799 € per personBetaBeta: Feature in development. Prices and services may contain errors and are confirmed upon request.
7 nightsHostelShared roomBreakfast
Seven-night stay combining strength training and yoga, with accommodation in a shared hostel room and breakfast included. Strength/fitness sessions and yoga sessions are part of the package.
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
Balance & Restore – 7 Nights in a Twin/Double Room
from 999 € per personBetaBeta: Feature in development. Prices and services may contain errors and are confirmed upon request.
Surfing7 nightsSurf house / villaDouble roomBreakfast
A week-long restorative retreat with 7 nights in a private twin/double room in Monte Estoril (Cascais area). Includes a daily breakfast buffet, the full weekly yoga programme with nine sessions including breathwork and meditation, three weekly Flow Pilates sessions, one professionally guided surf lesson, six days of surfboard and wetsuit use, access to the Strength Lab, one guided meditation hike, two signature dinners (choice of Piri Piri chicken, BBQ or Portuguese tapas) and a 45-minute massage with a semi-private meditation session. Towels and toiletries are included, along with free time to explore Lisbon and Sintra.
Included: Equipment · Yoga · WiFi
Amenities: Own bathroom · Room safe
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
from 999 € per personBetaBeta: Feature in development. Prices and services may contain errors and are confirmed upon request.
Surfing7 nightsSurf house / villaDouble roomBreakfast
A week-long fitness & yoga retreat with 7 nights in a private twin/double room in Monte Estoril (Cascais area). Includes a daily breakfast buffet, strength training on four days per week, the weekly yoga programme with nine sessions including breathwork, three weekly Flow Pilates sessions, one surf lesson including transfer, six days of surfboard and wetsuit use, and a 45-minute sports massage plus a 20-minute deep tissue massage. Fitness and yoga equipment, towels and toiletries are included, along with free time to explore Lisbon and Sintra or a guided coastal hike.
Included: Equipment · Transfer · Yoga · WiFi
Amenities: Own bathroom · Room safe
Booking terms: Free until 1 week before
Free & no obligation — enquire directly with the surf camp
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ABOUT THE SURF CAMP
LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS
The hostel is located perfectly for surfers. Steps from the hostel, you can find the beach.
CAMP CHARACTER
All in all can you find a variety of dorms and rooms for up to 45 guests in the camp. Because the guests are from all over the world, the main language within the camp is English.
CAMP OPERATOR
The Salty Pelican yoga & surf retreat was started by 3 friends who spent the last 20 years collectively backpacking and working their way around the world. We have created our yoga & surf retreat based on inspirations we have found along our journey and added them with a touch of our own. What makes The Salty Pelican stand out from the rest - is that we are experienced travelers just like yourselves and we understand all the needs you may have whilst staying with us. We have extensive knowledge to share with you about about Cascais and your future travels... we can't wait to meet you.
ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat in Portugal has just had a complete renovation from top to bottom, so you'll find everything new, comfortable, modern, secure and clean. We offer many great things at our retreat, including a cosy lounge, covered patio chill-out area with surround sound music system, beautiful garden to hang and unwind after a long day, tourist information desk, laundry room, fully equipped guest kitchen, FREE WiFi, delicious FREE breakfast buffet, FREE linen and much more. We also offer a wide range of local wines & craft beers, all day menu selling delicious healthy detox smoothies and FREE BBQ facilities. Our fluent english speaking staff at the reception desk, are always ready to answer your questions.
CATERING
- Breakfast included in the price - For lunch and dinner, there is a shared guest kitchen available. - Weekly activities like the Portuguese Tapas & Wine nights or the Seafood & Grilled Vegetarian BBQ nights
SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES
SURF COURSE DETAILS
Our surf school is run by a team of certified instructors who follow a very unique approach in teaching. They will make sure that you learn the proper surf techniques and have loads of fun while doing it. The unique geography of our location means we not only have rideable waves almost every day of the year but that we can almost always find a wave to suit everyone.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Yoga - SUP - different organised activities like Portuguese Tapas & Wine Night or National Park hikes
MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ
SURROUNDINGS / REGION
Activities and facilities
The Salty Pelican is just a short walk from the Monte Estoril train station, which is easily reached from Lisbon in just over a 25 minute ride. Steps from our yoga & surf retreat you will find everything you need, from a supermarket to restaurants, tapas bars, bakeries, beach front cafes, a bank, beaches and even a lovely nature reserve with a bird aviary nearby. You can spend your days at the awesome beaches that surround the town and your nights in the majestic old town where bars and restaurants spill out onto the cobbled streets. You can also easily get high above it all and enjoy the beautiful surrounding nature and fairy-tale castles of the Sintra National Park.
JOURNEY
JOURNEY
Ways to get to the camp
From The Airport If you are coming from Lisbon airport, take the RED metro line towards São Sebastião and get off at the Alameda station and there you must change to GREEN line that will take you directly toCais do Sodré station (end of the line). Approximate journey time, 20 minutes. Ticket price: Approximately €1.40 From the aboveground Cais do Sodré station, take the train that connects Lisbon to Cascais, and get off at Monte Estoril Station(2nd last stop). Sit on the left side of the train for the best views. Approximate journey time, 30 minutes. Ticket price: Approximately €2.15 Journey time: 75min
Private Tranfer From The Airport We can book you a direct transfer from the airport straight to The Salty Pelican. Please send an email to book. Price: €50 ONE-WAY 1-4 person sharing. Journey time: 25min From Lisbon Center From the aboveground Cais do Sodré station, take the train that connects Lisbon to Cascais, and get off at Monte Estoril Station(2nd last stop). Sit on the left side of the train for the best views. Ticket price: Approximately €2.15 Journey time: 30min
Arrive By Car If you’re arriving by car, the fastest way to arrive in Cascais is by taking highway A5, you have to pay a toll of €1,30 more or less. You also can take the N6 (Via Av. Marginal) along the more scenic coastal drive to Cascais. Journey time: 30min
Features
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Reviews
Had the time of my life★★★★★★★★★★
posted on 2019-05-13 · by Shoshana
Hospitality10/10
Location10/10
Surfing10/10
Accommodation10/10
Value for money10/10
Services10/10
This reviewer told us:
I was traveling for 7 months total doing tons of different things all over Europe, and whenever someone asks me what my favorite part was, I tell them about the Salty Pelican.
Surfing:
I loved the yoga, the surfing, the beautiful clean building, all the awesome extra activities, but most of all the people. I befriended amazing people of all ages from all over the world. It was the life hanging out with fun interesting new friends from 8 different countries, ages 16-50 something going to yoga, having breakfast, chilling on the beach, surfing, doing more yoga, then having some drinks or going out, all having a blast together. And the staff were even more incredible. Not only were they completely attentive to our every request, but they were also lovely people to spend time with and always were genuinely excited to help organize our adventures.
Other (e.g. surroundings, nightlife etc.):
Ive never met people this legitimately thrilled to be working in tourism. You could tell it really made them happy to share this place with us. Tiago and Monika worked so hard to keep the retreat clean and efficient with its tons of activities and then were always coming up with new cool places to take us on their few evenings off. I really can't believe all the cool things we fit into just one week. Thank you so much Monika, Gareth, Tiago and Ida for creating such a beautiful paradise, I had the most wonderful time getting to know all of you. I will be back one day! :)
Incredible and unique experience★★★★★★★★★★
posted on 2019-05-13 · by Magdalena
Hospitality10/10
Location10/10
Surfing10/10
Accommodation10/10
Value for money10/10
Services10/10
This reviewer told us:
I can write an endless list of good, positive, amazing, excellent things about this retreat and still feel it will never be enough to describe it and make it justice. It is simply an experience to need to have on your own.
I have to admit that before coming I was not quite convinced about staying at an 8 beds-dorm. Being in my late 30's I thought I was done with dorm rooms. But that was not a problem at all! Everybody was so respectful, and the rooms are so nice, clean, and comfortable that it was perfect. And age was not an issue. There are people form 20 to 40yrs of age from all over the world, and nobody felt too old or too young.
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I never want to leave★★★★★★★★★☆
posted on 2019-05-13 · by Jonas
Hospitality10/10
Location10/10
Surfing8/10
Accommodation9/10
Value for money10/10
Services10/10
This reviewer told us:
My time there was so amazing, relaxing, breathtaking and emotional, that I found a place to rest my soul. This is a place which is run by magnificent owners Thiago, Gareth, Monika the owners, has an in-house Yogi godess Ida (Namaste from the buttom of my soul) and many volenteers and other helpers who all make the place the best retreat I ever stayed in. Go there for as long as you can, make sure to do the yoga and other social activities, and feel how your sould is much lighter when you leave. Question is not if I'll be back but when and how often.
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Home away from home★★★★★★★★★☆
posted on 2019-05-13 · by Suzanne
Hospitality10/10
Location9/10
Surfing10/10
Accommodation10/10
Value for money10/10
Services10/10
This reviewer told us:
I booked one week at the Salty Pelican and expected a relaxing yoga and surf holiday. Never did I know I would get so much more than that. Not only were the yoga (twice a day; sunrise yoga at either the beach or in the garden, afternoon yoga in the park) and surfing at Guincho beach great, but as important, at this retreat I truely felt at home. The owners Gareth, Monika and Tiago are very friendly and helpful. Ida is an inspirational yoga teacher, who taught me so much about yoga but also about life. Together with the lovely new friends I met, it feels like one big family. The retreat itself is clean, spacious and has amazing bathrooms! The food (breakfast and BBQ organized twice a week) is delicious and the garden is a great place to meet new friends and just relax. It's only a short walk to the beach and Cascais. The Salty Pelican is a gem, and there's no question whether I come back, but when.
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