Renewing the body through the mind

As places for relaxation and reflection, meditation centres invite you to rest the mind and spirit. These retreats are available throughout the Algarve region.

In Lagos, at the Moinhos Velhos Natural Health SPA, where all activities and programmes are conducted in English, there is a special liquid diet, called “Juice fasting”, which is closely supervised, and a detox programme which is aimed to help you renew and rejuvenate the body.

The Monte Mariposa Centre located in Fonte do Bispo in Tavira is a meditation community.  Situated in the heart of a natural beauty spot in the Algarve hills, this is an ideal place for holidays with alternative therapies such as Reiki, meditation, Yoga, and Tai Chi, as well as workshops for children.

Located next to the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the Quinta da Calma (Calm Farm) is a centre for Yoga and Holistic medicine invoking sheer relaxation.  It offers a wide range of activities for those holidaymakers seeking a quiet atmosphere free from stress.  There are activities catering for all tastes, ranging from Integral Yoga to Tai Chi, to alternative therapies and treatments such as acupuncture, Chakra and aura reading and harmonisation and hypnotherapy to name but a few.