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13 Days - Coastal Hike with Life Upgrade - Portugal
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Activities
Meditation
Spiritual
Self development
Hiking & trekking
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Minimum no. of participants
3
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Suitable for
Beginners
Intermediate
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Accommodation
Hotel, Villa, Other
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Length of retreat
12 nights
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Meals included
Breakfast
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Capacity
up to 7 persons
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Main instructor language
English
Instructors also speak
German
Re-engage with your True Self. You have come to the world for a greater purpose, designed to provide a unique contribution, and the discovery, the experience, and the fulfillment of this are the things that will satisfy the deeper needs of your soul.
This 13-day hike and Self-development retreat will ignite confidence, strength, and clarity to live your greatest life. With transformational activities, healthy habit rituals, and enlightening teachings that elevate your spirit, awaken your inner wisdom and set you on a profound journey toward a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
You'll experience the transformative power of nature as you traverse the awe-inspiring Portuguese coast. With breathtaking scenery, a well-marked route, and a perfect blend of solitude, simplicity, and challenge, this trail offers a unique adventure and a profoundly beneficial wellness experience.
Plus, we prioritize creating meaningful connections and fostering a sense of goodness. Together, on this retreat dedicated to women, we embark on a transformative journey, championing one another every step of the way.
Meditation
The primary meditation techniques used are to concentrate and still the mind and we also learn heart meditation.
view moreSpiritual
Reclaiming the connection with our deeper Intelligence and re-aligning the mind, body, and spirit relationship is fundamental to the realization and expression of our Greater Life and greater purpose.
view moreSelf development
The more you develop your capacity to experience your True Self, the more you must become a person of strength, consistency, and direction. Therefore, the work here is ongoing to build and maintain the bridge between the personal and the greater mind.
view moreHiking & trekking
Daily hiking between 4.5 - 8 hours. Embarking from Lagos and concluding in Porto Covo, this remarkable journey takes you along stunning clifftops, rugged coastlines, and picturesque beaches. Immerse yourself in the enchanting coastal ambiance that weaves its alchemical magic, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and inspired to pursue a greater life. The hike includes challenging stretches of sand, beach, and dune walking, often requiring you to navigate narrow paths and ascend/descend cliffs to access the beaches. You will need to prepare.
view more13 extraordinary days with powerful growth sessions and 11 days of hiking enjoying the invigorating sea breeze and plenty of vitamin D along the stunning southwest coast of Portugal.
The daily program is outlined below and the hike looks like this:
Day 1: Lagos
We begin our journey from Lagos with a 14:00 official program start time. This first day is all about building trust and connection and having fun. Plus of course, we go through some of the nitty-gritty details before we jump right into our first set of life-changing activities. Dinner for this first night is included in your program and we head out for a casual meal at a rooftop restaurant with a splendid ocean view.
Day 2: Lagos - Salema: 24kms, 8hrs
Day 3: Salema - Sagres: 19.5km, 6hrs
Day 4: Sagres - Vila do Bispo: 20.2kms, 5.5hrs
Day 5: Vila do Bispo - Carrapateira: 15.3kms, 4.5hrs
Day 6: Carrapateira - Arrifana: 19.5kms, 5.5hrs
Day 7: Arrifana - Aljezur: 17.9kms, 5.5hrs
Day 8: Aljezur - Odeceixe: 22.6kms, 6.5hrs
Day 9: Odeceixe - Zambujeira: 18.9kms, 7.5hrs
Day 10: Zambujeira - Almograve: 21.5kms, 7hrs
Day 11: Almograve - Vila Nova Milfontes: 14.7kms, 4.5hrs
Day 12: Vila Nova Milfontes - Porto Covo: 20.1kms, 7hrs
Day 13: Porto Covo departure 14:00
06:30 Morning rituals, priming
07:30 Breakfast
08:30 Hike + contemplation
16:00 Arrival, free time, check-in
17:30 Transformation activities
18:30 Share circle
19:00 Dinner
21:00 Evening rituals
We begin our journey from Lagos with whitewashed buildings, cobbled streets, seafaring heritage, charming Portuguese character, and vibrant nightlife. Yet this retreat is on the move.
We'll be hiking along the Algarve and Alentejo coast of southwest Portugal. Nourished by the untamed beauty, where nature’s masterpieces are unveiled through rugged shorelines, secluded coves for sacred swimming, and sun-kissed dunes adorned with vibrant vegetation for uplifting your Spirit.
At the end of each day, we'll rest our weary legs in one of the charming fishing villages dotted along the trail.
How to get there
Flying into either Faro (the closest airport) or Lisbon is your best choice. From either of these locations, there are both bus and train options available to Lagos.
Detailed travel information will be provided in your Sole Change digital preparation pack.
Airport
Faro - 91 km
Lisbon - 300 km
Hotel, Villa, Other
The accommodation is in harmony with the philosophy and approach of the transformational program and reflects local availability, affordability, a range of comfort, and flexibility.
At times there is access to hotel-style facilities and at other times, simplicity and the basics are to be expected. Sharing is guaranteed, including the sleeping arrangements.
Sleeping can be side by side, in some cases, on a sofa or in individual beds. We'll play Lucky Dip to determine who sleeps where.
Wifi is not guaranteed since we'll be hiking through remote areas and villages.
Laundry facilities are only available in some locations and often incur an additional fee.
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Garden
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Parking
- Free wifi
- Outdoor terrace
- Outdoor exercise possibilities
- Dishwasher
- Linen & towels provided
- Private kitchen available
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- TV
- Restaurant nearby
We encourage our Sole Change participants to eat vegetarian as a standard, however, Portugal is a rather meat and seafood-loving country so the options may be limited when dining out.
The group-cooked meals will be vegetarian or vegan, and depend on local grocery supplies.
For meals that are self-catered, we strongly recommend choosing healthy, balanced, energy-giving food to ensure you have enough fuel for your hike and the demands of the program. There are supermarkets in each of the villages, but the range of fresh food may be limited.
Further information about your meal choices is provided in your preparation pack.
- Breakfast
- None
- Vegetarian
- Standard / Local
- 12 nights accommodation
- Breakfast each day
- Arrival day and celebration day dinners
- Sole Change Preparation Pack
- Sole Change digital playbook
- Live online predeparture meeting
- Surprise
- Up to 15 hours of facilitated transformation activities
- Flights and local travel
- Travel and Health Insurance
- Meals except as stated
- Luggage transfers
- Hiking equipment or equipment hire
- Visas
Free cancelation 90+ days before check in
Guests will incur a fee 50% if they cancel their booking 60-89 days before check-in
Guests will incur a fee 100% if they cancel their booking 0-59 days before check-in
Deborah
Instructor
With extensive experience in the fields of coaching, teaching, and facilitating, combined with her passion for Self and spiritual development, Deborah is poised to deliver an engaging and truly transformative program. One that uses powerful tools and techniques with proven results and harnesses the wisdom and insights from her teachers, her inner journey, and her deeper intelligence.
Deborah is a spirited advocate for the elevation of humanity through the great gift and attracter inside each one of us. This deeper power is the key to our future, our Greater Life, and holds our greater purpose for being here.
Plus in case you're curious, she's also hiked well over 20,000 km in 29 countries in desert and snow, mountain, swamp, and everything in between, so you're definitely in good hands for the outdoors.
Self-development
Meditation
Spirituality
Hiking & trekking