SURF & YOGA RETREAT
Experience the ultimate Surf & Yoga Retreat in Portugal – Peniche. Our small-group Surf, Yoga & Skate program is dynamic and play-focused, offering the perfect balance between a traditional surf camp and a more elevated, movement-driven experience.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an improving surfer, our expert coaches, beautiful surf house, and supportive team help you progress quickly while enjoying an unforgettable surf holiday in Portugal. Meanwhile, this unique combination keeps your week engaging and progression-oriented, making it ideal for active travellers who want variety, balance, and real results in the water.
SURF, YOGA & SURF SKATE RETREAT
With our Surf Retreat you are not going on just another holiday, you are immersing into an incredible, new, fascinating adventure.
Start a new chapter in your life, become a better version of yourself and lose fear of trying out something new. You’ll be blown away by the whole experience!
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WHAT TO EXPECT
- Start the day with rejuvenating Yoga session
- Enrich your body with nutritious and delicious breakfast
- Give Surf skating a try
- Maybe drop into a skate ramp at the retreat
- Experience the surf lifestyle, get tanned and catch lots of waves
- Enjoy some pool time afterwards
- Our Italian dinner will be the best food you have tried in a while
- Soak in Jacuzzi, enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sunset
- Enjoy a movie night or permaculture workshop
- Meet other amazing hungry-for-life folks
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 7 nights accommodation at the surf villa
- Delicious daily breakfast with vegan & vegetarian options
- 6 Vegetarian dinners by Italian chef
- Airport transfers (to and from Lisbon airport)
- 5 days of Surf coaching with transportation to the best waves
- 2 Surf skate lessons
- 3 Yoga classes
- Movie night
- Permaculture workshop
- Videos session & individual analysis for each student
- Professional photo content
- 24/7 host & support
- Accident insurance cover for surf classes
- Linen, blankets & towels
THE SURF HOUSE
Nestled just minutes from the world-class waves of Peniche, our Surf Villa offers the perfect blend of laid-back luxury and coastal charm. With a huge permaculture garden, outdoor jacuzzi, swimming pool and an indoor skate ramp, this spacious villa is designed with surfers and ocean lovers in mind.
Wake up to the sound of the Atlantic, enjoy breakfast on the sun-drenched terrace and enjoy a yoga session to restore the body and mind. Whether you’re here to improve your skills or simply soak up the good vibes, the villa provides a peaceful, stylish home base with comfortable shared and private rooms, as well as chill-out areas designed for connection and relaxation.
From the moment you arrive, our friendly hosts will make you feel right at home. Whether it’s sharing local surf tips, brewing your morning coffee, or sitting down for dinner together, we’re here to make your stay comfortable, relaxed and unforgettable.
Each day starts with a nourishing vegetarian breakfast made with love – featuring fruits and veggies straight from our own farm. After a day chasing waves, return to the villa for a cozy, home-cooked vegetarian dinner shared around a communal table with fellow travelers.
The villa itself blends rustic charm with modern comfort, offering cozy rooms, chilled-out common areas, sunny terraces, and a peaceful garden corners perfect for a hammock nap or a post-surf stretch.
The surf villa has four rooms with individual beds. However, the rooms can be converted and adjusted for couples and families. All bedrooms are on the first floor, along with two bathrooms and a living room with a fireplace overlooking the backyard.
Enjoy our yoga room, pool, jacuzzi, hammock area, herb garden, skate ramp and other common areas, which are perfect for a relaxed surf holiday atmosphere.
SURF HOUSE GALLERY
A Fun-Filled Surf Retreat near Peniche
Looking for more than just a surf trip? Join us near Peniche for a one-of-a-kind surf retreat where the focus is all about fun, connection, and unforgettable experiences.
Our retreat blends the thrill of:
- daily surf lessons
- with the balance of yoga sessions,
- the flow of surf skate classes,
- and the joy of sunset gatherings by the pool and jacuzzi.
Explore Portugal’s natural beauty with sightseeing adventures, embrace nature through permaculture workshops, and bond with an amazing crew during group dinners, BBQs, and lively party nights under the stars.
Whether you’re catching your first wave or chasing your hundredth, this is more than a holiday — it’s a vibrant community, a soulful escape, and a week full of memories you’ll carry long after the last sunset.
Surf, connect, and smile with us.
ACTIVITIES GALLERY
Surf Retreat Location – Peniche, Portugal
Our Surf Retreat in Peniche is located on Portugal’s Silver Coast, about one hour north of Lisbon Airport. Peniche is widely known as one of Europe’s best surf regions thanks to its consistent waves, multiple beach breaks, and year-round surf conditions.
Hidden among the green fields by Peniche yet only minutes from the ocean, Kokua Surfarm is a charming traditional Portuguese quinta (farmhouse) set on a sprawling 7,000 m² permaculture garden. It’s a place that genuinely lives by its motto: “We surf, we skate, we grow”—blending laid‑back farm life with creative, active energy
Surf, skate, yoga, food, friendships, skill-building, and sustainable living—all under one farm’s roof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our surf retreat in Portugal is beginner-friendly and designed for safe, step-by-step progression. We work with small groups, soft beginner waves around Peniche, and personalized coaching so first-time surfers and yoga practitioners can build confidence quickly.
Unlike large surf camps, Surf2Smile focuses on small-group coaching, daily spot selection based on conditions, and a balanced Surf, Yoga & Skate program. This combination helps guests progress faster while still enjoying a relaxed surf holiday atmosphere in Portugal.
Yes! Airport transfers are included with your booking, making your journey to our Peniche surf retreat easy and stress-free. The closest airport is Lisbon Airport (LIS), about one hour from Peniche, and we’ll pick you up directly from there so you can start your Surf & Yoga Retreat in Portugal without any hassle.
No, yoga is optional. While many guests enjoy participating in morning yoga for mobility and recovery, you are free to focus purely on surfing and surf skating if you prefer. The retreat is designed to be flexible for different travel styles and energy levels.
You don’t need to be super fit to join. Basic mobility and comfort in the water are helpful, but our coaches adapt sessions to your level. The same goes for yoga and surf skate classes. Many guests arrive with average fitness and see noticeable improvement during the week.
SURF, CONNECT AND RECHARGE
This isn’t just a surf trip. It’s a retreat for the soul. A place to reconnect with nature, with yourself, and with a community of like-minded wave-seekers. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or just starting out, you’ll feel supported, inspired, and completely at home.