4elements retreat

A-mazing! Ali and Pedro have set new standards for living :) The yoga and meditation retreat was wonderful, the accommodation great and super clean, food delicious (Ali should be competing in the Master Chef competition). They also offer trips and hikes, as well as a great wine tasting. When you're there, ask about the new therapy we suggested they have invented already, but don't want to patent :) : destressing through chicken cuddling.

I have returned again to this retreat since 2019, simply because they made me feel at home❤️ Ali and Pedro are running a retreat in a very organic way. They do what they believe in: a holistic and realistic retreat. You learn how you can integrate yoga into your life and how you can combine it with healthy food, lots of walks in nature, and in connection with other people. This is the true power of this place. Pedro is a fantastic teacher who is very committed to give a yoga class of the best quality and he gives lots of personal attention and space. Ali did the yoga Nidra session which was very powerful for me. A retreat for mind body and soul, and stomach! Jummy....... If you are still doubting, let this be your big fat YES!

Great hospitality, delicious vegetarian food, awesome waves, intense yoga, and a convincing spirit... If I could give more than 5 stars here, Ali & Pedro's relaxed and relaxing retreat would deserve it!

No frills yoga and meditation in a beautiful space with beautiful people and breathtaking nature just around the corner. Ali and Pedro made me feel at home the second I walked into their house. The three meals per day are prepared with lots of love and veggies and fruits from the garden. Days start with a morning yoga-session- including breathing techniques and meditation. Don’t expect music, essential oils or other extras you might be used to from your yoga studio at home. Pedro and Ali are great teachers- and they stick to the essence of yoga. No frills. Go for a walk at the cliffs, take a surfing lesson- or just sit with the chickens and let their funny noises calm you down. It‘s one of the most peaceful places I‘ve ever been to.

One week of yoga and meditation with Ali and Pedro is a week for your body and soul. They really care about their guests and create the lessons and program depending on the different yoga levels and the wishes of the guests. The vegetarian food is delicious! As the retreat is located close to the sea, you can take a walk at the cliffs or directly at the beach. It was a great mixture of group activity and time for your own: having a chat over a coffee, sleep, think or reading a book. Whoever needs a time off, this is the right place :)

The week at Ali and Pedro's home was everything I could have wished for. It was perfectly organised and had the ideal mix of yoga, quiet time, beach time and great discussions. We were so lucky to have a week of perfect sun to relax and surf in. I wish I could have stayed longer, Mateo (baby) and Shanti (kitten) will have grown up so much by the next visit - I cannot wait to come back!

We have just returned from a fabulous week with Ali and Pedro. The yoga retreat was fantastic. Pedro is a great yoga teacher and Ali is a great cook. They both went out of their way to make us feel welcome and at home. Their kindness and thoughtfulness makes staying at their beautiful home very special. They grow a huge amount of fruit and vegetables. Pedro's parents turn up every day to help with gardening, cleaning and childcare. A wonderful extended family. The coast nearby is stunning and we walked it every day. Pedro also took us on a couple of outings and guided a coastal walk for us. These are kind people offering something very special. I highly recommend the whole experience. I have returned home feeling relaxed and recharged. Thank you.

I had one of the best weeks of my life with Ali and Pedro, thanks a ton for the great time!

High Five to this place and their hosts! I recommend it with my eyes fully closed! Just back from a wonderful week of surf and yoga staying at Pedro & Ali's home, with the beautiful company of their 2 yr old son, wonderful Pedro's parents and their discreet little dog, the 2 cats and of course the chickens :)) Not forgetting the beautiful garden full of flowers, fruit, veggies all so delicious!!! Pedro and Ali are very authentic, honest, very very hard working and attentive to all your needs. I was very touched by their delicatessen and concern that we are happy and feel well at all times, in the smallest details. The rooms are extremely comfortable, perfectly cleaned every day and the ocean is reachable by foot, less than 10mins away. We had an incredible time with the camp surfer instructors, the walks Ali took us to, the excursions with Pedro, the very high lightening yoga classes, not forgetting the extremely delicious meals with always something new and exciting to try from Breakfast to Dinner! You can tell Pedro and Ali have committed fully to make this place a happy place with the highest quality standards, putting their very best in everything they offer. It's not only a business for them but a conviction of their conception of life, they are aligned with their values and if they are still constantly searching the truth, they have a very holistic, non religious and very open approach that will suit everybody from any background. From the deepest of my heard I really wish them to be successful, happy and grow from the inside out, and most importantly to find the truth they are deeply searching :)) Thank you Ali and Pedro, thank you to Pedro's parents who touched me by their hard work and Thank you to the Creator of the amazing nature surrounding this place!

If you are looking for authentic place combined with holistic outlook, home grown food, beach within 5 minutes walk, rustic environment combined with yoga, this is your place. Just been for a week and I loved everything about it. Ali and Pedro the owners have created an outstanding experience by combining yoga, with beautiful home grown and beautiful prepared 3 meals a day, beach walks and small towns excursion and space to be in the Now…The yoga was geared to the small group of 7 Pedro reading the experience within the group and adjusting accordingly - never done yoga but he has definitely got me interested to continue on my return. This place gets 10/10 from me 🤩

I had a wonderful time at the retreat. Ali and Pedro are kind and attentive hosts, who created a perfect environment for active relaxation. I really appreciated everything they did and organized, and hope to come back at some point!

I just completed my retreat with them, and I want to make sure EVERYONE knows about this place. It was my first ever yoga retreat, regular yoga practice and trip to Portugal. I have to say, any expectations were not only met but exceeded beyond words. From the cleanliness of the room (I was appointed the Solar Plexus one which was meaningful to me), to the joyful vibes of the family and their dog Nina, to the beautiful veggie farm and so on... All was just perfect. The classes were interesting and varied, some challenging to me, others more relaxing... Shout out to Ali and her culinary skills... I am a health foodie, and I commend her for keeping my belly happy and healthy! I have nothing but praise and gratitude for them. I am writing a public review because I genuinely want their retreat to reach far and wide, and I truly want them to become so successful in this enterprise, as quick as possible, for them to enjoy a very long and abundant personal and business life. :) Cheers!! Mayra (Dublin).

Had a wonderful week on retreat with Ali, Pedro and their lovely family. The food was fresh, delicious and plentiful. The accomodation is extremely clean and very comfortable. The yoga and meditation, exactly what I needed to relax and recharge. The hosts are so welcoming and kind. Would thoroughly recommend.

Lovely yoga retreat. The owners are super nice and friendly and lovely food!! I enjoyed every minute of it :)

Just had the most wonderful week, together with amazing people and in such a beautiful location. Ali&Pedro are just lovely, and their retreat has everything you need to feed your body,mind, and soul. If you are thinking of visiting a yoga retreat in Portugal, this is the place to go. Beautiful scenery, amazing heartwarming food, yoga and meditation, and so much more. Loved every minute there❤️

My husband Rob and I just returned home from this wonderful yoga/meditation retreat. We had the best time. We are in our 60s and 70s. The other participants covered all the decades:20s, 30s, 40s, 50s. We all got along so well and early on started to feel like a caring, happy family. Ali and Pedro's retreat provided an extremely welcoming vibe, allowing us to mix with their family (son/parents/pets), yet enjoy our private relaxing time too. The house is lovely and clean. The food, oh the food! I craved the vegetarian cooking and was so delighted with being served such fresh, delicious and varied food all week long. Pedro is a wonderful teacher, including his detailed knowledge of all the "limbs" of yoga and teaching them during each class with personal attention, the right amount of challenge and his unique humour. Ali is so intelligent and led the walks and talks, mealtime and Nidra yoga with authenticity and care. We loved the trip to Nazare and Obidos. So amazing to meet you Ali and Pedro. Thanks so much for creating such a special retreat. Karen and Rob

Ein herrlicher Ort für Yoga , Strandtage , Ausflüge. Fantastisches essen aus dem Garten . Liebevolle gastfreundliche familiäre Atmosphäre. Schöne Zimmer in ruhiger Umgebung. Sehr zu empfehlen!!

Yoga retreat with only positive vibes & cosy atmosphere. Ali&Pedro are very welcoming and have created a retreat which is satisfying for both body and mind. The fresh wholesome meals were delicious , hatha yoga classes amongst the best I’ve experienced, … and the added surf classes made the week perfect for me 💫