Villa near Praia do Guincho
Welcome to Karma Surf Retreat – Guincho Villa – a charming seaview villa near Lisbon.
The villa is located in Malveira da Serra, a beautiful little village nested at the slopes of the Serra de Sintra, close to Praia do Guincho, with a large garden, pool area, yoga house and a breathtaking sea view. You will stay in a two storey modern furnished villa with 5 bedrooms, 1 apartment, large living and dining room, sauna and chill out pool area. The villa is located in a beautiful 2000 sqm garden with natural surroundings and many small, hidden places to relax or meditate. Guests can enjoy in this tranquil and secluded location the stunning sea and panoramic views of the coastline from Lisbon up to our home beach – the beach Praia do Guincho.
Rooms & Apartment
Guincho Villa hosts 5 charming rooms decorated with love and zen simplicity. All rooms are accessible from inside the villa and 3 of them have splendid sea view. You can also opt for the appartment on ground level of the villa with a private terrace and separate entrance.
You are a little family or a little group of friends and would like to share a room? You want a bit of privacy or have your own little cooking space? Then you might wanna check into our Apartment belonging to the Guincho Villa, but with a separate entrance and its own little terrace.
Common Areas
Living and dining room
In line with our philosophy, the openess of the living room invites you to sit down and to get together and is the heart of the house. The large panoramic windows give a view of the countryside and the Atlantic with two free couches and chairs to relax on. Be there to watch a movie on our large flat screen TV (DVD-player, SAT-TV and many movies available), or the dancing flames in the fireplace with a glass of Portuguese red wine. Next door is the dining room with a table that seats 8 – 10 people and sea view. You will have internet access via WiFi in the whole house and garden.
Garden
The garden impresses with its beautiful diverse and exotic plantation and boulders. It is composed in differnt levels where you can find many hide-aways, chillout areas and hammocks where you can relax to the fullest
Kitchen
The kitchen is fully equipped and ready to use all the time. You have a stove, oven, a big american fridge with ice cube and water dispenser, freezer, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, orange squeezer, dishwasher, etc. at your disposal to create your own favorite dishes. A washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board are also available in a separate room. We will constantly provide you with many tea variations, good portuguese coffee, chilled water and fresh fruits all day long. Tea, coffee, water and fresh fruits are complementary.
Pool area
The pool area is located just above the house and offers spectacular views onto the villages and ocean located below, outdoor shower and lawn for sunbathing and swimming areas. On hot days, a palm tree and a tree provide soothing shadow and a hammock is waiting for you to chill out.
Terrace
Our big terrace at the house also has a dining table ready for you to sit down and enjoy delitghful meals, e.g. our welcome-bbq! The wooden deck proofed as well perfect for daily outside yoga sessions viewing the atlantic ocean.
Your Hosts
Leonor – Head Chef
Leonor is happy to welcome you, care for your needs, organize anything and make you familiar with this wonderful place and the environment!
Miguel – Guest Relations
Miguel is looking forward to meet you and help and pamper you in all matters. What he loves most is sharing the beauty of the Serra de Sintra hiking or riding a mountain bike, cause he is passionate about this area and knows it by the palm of his hand.
Food
The food consists of an organic breakfast, healthy vegetarian lunch, welcome dinner and a Portuguese seafood lunch, including water, coffee. tea and fruit for free. Vegan/vegetarian dinners are offered optional. The fully equipped kitchen is always at your disposal for preparing your favorite dishes with fresh ingredients from the nearby (super-)market. There are also many possibilities of eating out.
Breakfast
In the morning we serve you a healthy organic breakfast (buffet), consisting of cereal, organic fruit, bread, rolls, homemade jam, milk, yogurt, typical sausages and cheeses of the region and other Portuguese delicacies. We will also serve freshly juiced juices and green smoothies made from fruit and veggies of the season. Moreover, coffee, various teas, water and fruit are at your disposal during your stay at the Karma Surf Retreat.
Lunch & Dinner
At noon we arrange a delicious healthy vegetarian lunch to enjoy after your activities. On top, we will organize a welcome dinner plus a Portuguese seafood lunch. At all other times there is a fully equipped kitchen in the villa at your disposal, so you can prepare your favorite dishes and dine together, for example, on the terrace overlooking the sea watching the sunset.
Eating Out
In case you would like to eat out, there are several restaurants nearby, including typical Portuguese, seafood, grilled chicken, snacks, pizza and also a gourmet restaurant. For sure you will find something you like.
You have an even bigger variety of restaurants in the cities nearby in Cascais (15mins) or Sintra (15mins), if you are in Lisbon Area – Even Lisbon’s stunning culinary diversity (including vegetarian) is only 30 minutes by car and will not leave any wish unfulfilled. If you stay at Algarve then Lagos and Sagres offer plenty of good food and loactions to eat out.
Activities
Whatever you would like to do in your favourite holidays, we have the right activity package paired with yoga for you. Choose amongst these or contact us for an individually tailored one!
SURF & YOGA
Oct- May | Jun -Sep | |
Double Room | 899€ | 999€ |
Suite | 999€ | 1099€ |
Apartment | 1049€ | 1149€ |
Surf & Yoga FAMILY
Oct- May | Jun -Sep | |
Double Room | – | – |
Suite | 749€ | 849€ |
Apartment | 799€ | 899€ |
YOGA Deluxe
Oct- May | Jun -Sep | |
Double Room | 999€ | 1099€ |
Suite | 1099€ | 1199€ |
Apartment | 1149€ | 1249€ |
SURF Deluxe
Oct- May | Jun -Sep | |
Double Room | 849€ | 949€ |
Suite | 949€ | 1049€ |
Apartment | 999€ | 1099€ |
SUP & YOGA
Oct- May | Jun -Sep | |
Double Room | 999€ | 1099€ |
Suite | 1099€ | 1199€ |
Apartment | 1149€ | 1249€ |
SURF GUIDING
Oct- May | Jun -Sep | |
Double Room | 999€ | 1099€ |
Suite | 1099€ | 1199€ |
Apartment | 1149€ | 1249€ |
MTB & YOGA
Oct- May | Jun -Sep | |
Double Room | 999€ | 1099€ |
Suite | 1099€ | 1199€ |
Apartment | 1149€ | 1249€ |
HIKE & YOGA
Oct- May | Jun -Sep | |
Double Room | 999€ | 1099€ |
Suite | 1099€ | 1199€ |
Apartment | 1149€ | 1249€ |
CLIMB & YOGA
Oct- May | Jun -Sep | |
Double Room | 999€ | 1099€ |
Suite | 1099€ | 1199€ |
Apartment | 1149€ | 1249€ |
Travel info
Location
Description: The Guincho Villa is located in a small village called Malveira da Serra, which is close to Praia do Guincho, 30 minutes from Lisbon. The nearest Airport is Lisbon (LIS), which is in approx. 25km distance from the retreat. You will have to travel the remaining kms by rental car, bus, train, taxi or get picked up by us. Check out our FAQs for more details on how to get there.