Portugal Retreat FAQ

Portugal Retreat FAQ

  • YES! You need a valid passport to fly to Portugal.

  • A $400 deposit saves your space.

    *50% of your balance is due no later than 12/1/2024

    *75% of your balance is due no later than 3/1/2025

    *Your remaining balance is due no later than 5/1/2025

    Reach out if you need some kind of payment plan!

  • The easiest way to arrive is by flying into Porto (Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)). From Porto, a van will be arranged to drive folks to D’Alijo. The best time to fly would be any evening flight leaving Monday, July 7th that arrives Tuesday July 8th between 10am and 2pm. You could choose to arrive Monday, but you will be on your own that evening for lodging.

  • Official check in time at D'Alijo on the first day of the retreat (July 8th) is at 3pm.  On this first retreat day we will have our class followed by orientation and dinner starting around 5pm.  On the last day of the retreat (July 15th) we will have our final class followed by breakfast starting around 8am so please take this schedule into consideration when booking your flights.  

  • You can sign up until May 15th, 2025 as long as there is space. If you sign up past May 1st, your payment will be due in full.

  • We will do what we can to pair you with the optimal roomie. However, if we are unable to pair you with someone, you will be responsible for the cost of a single room.

  • No! D’Alijo will provide all mats and towels for our hot classes.

  • Yes! For a small extra fee, you can do laundry at the retreat center.

  • Absolutley! D’Alijo prepares fresh and organic vegetarian food that is either grown in their own garden, or purchased from local suppliers. They can accommodate all dietary restrictions (i.e. gluten free, low carb, dairy free, egg free).

  • Passport, hot yoga/hot pilates wear (some days we will practice 2x per day), light/breathable clothes for our excursions and exploring, a sweater or light jacket (nights can get cool), closed toe/comfortable shoes for hiking, water bottle, swimsuit, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, toiletries (shampoo, body wash, and a hairdryer is provided in the rooms), vitamins/medications, electrolytes, an adapter/convertor for your electronics, a flashlight, and bug spray.