Soulful Wellness Retreats in Europe
Words by Lily Rose Rob | 3rd July ‘25
You probably didn’t type surf. soul. a bit of wellness. somewhere in europe into Google. You probably typed something like surf wellness retreat Europe and hoped for the best. Something chill, not too eat, pray, love-ey vibes. Just… real. Somewhere you can move, float, rest, and maybe feel a little more human again. Same, and somewhere along the way, Soul & Surf came to life.
Pre-surf coaching session on the beach with Soul & Surf Portugal
It means different things to different people.
To us, it’s less about juice cleanses and more about good coffees and soulful snacks.
It’s surf without ego, yoga without judgement. It’s rest, nourishment, space, soul.
A surf wellness retreat should let you breathe a bit slower, move a bit more gently, remember what your body feels like when it’s not stressed out, crunched up, or performing for someone else.
It’s about reconnection — to the ocean, to nature, to yourself.
We found our European home in the hills of southern Portugal, on a sun-drenched slope near Lagos. A little off the beaten track, a lot full of soul.
Soul & Surf Portugal is our take on the “surf wellness retreat in Europe” thing, but done our way. Quietly, honestly, with love.
There’s surf, of course — morning waves on west coast beaches, longboards and laughter and a refreshingly small amount of bravado.
Then yoga — strong and slow and real. Food — nourishing, seasonal, made with care.
And the in-between moments: pool-side reads, deep chats, communal dinners under fairy lights.
You don’t need to be good at anything. You just need to show up.
If we’re not your vibe (no hard feelings), here are other places across Europe doing good, grounded work in the surf wellness space.
Natural Surf Lodge – Based in the Landes region of southwest France, this retreat blends surf, yoga, and somatics. Think pine forests, sandy tracks to the beach, and a focus on mind-body connection over performance. Small groups, big heart.
La Ola Surf Camp – Located in Valdoviño, this surf camp mixes 5 surf lessons per week with two yoga sessions, beachfront accommodation, and a focus on local community and nature connection. Perfect for slowing down and integrating surf with soul.
Moka Surf House – Tucked in the hills near Lisbon and Sintra, Moka offers yoga, surf, and shared dinners in a restored Portuguese home. It’s got that community-house feel: hammocks in the garden, surf sessions on empty beaches, and slow breakfasts with people from all over. Relaxed, international, and proudly unpolished.
These aren’t just surf camps with a yoga class tacked on. They’re real, intentional spaces. Places to slow down, to feel held. Places that still feel human.
Whether you end up here at Soul & Surf, or tucked into a yurt on a Spanish clifftop, we hope you find your version of wellness — the salty kind. The kind that leaves you with sun-warmed skin, sea-slick hair, and a feeling in your chest you haven’t felt in a while.
It’s just a chance to remember.
A view of surfers catching waves near Soul & Surf Portugal
