The Detox Barn Algarve
Castro Marim, Algarve, Portugal
Overview
This transformative adults-only break is run by the fun-loving Gavin Sisters, whose Suffolk-based retreat is consistently voted one of the UK’s top wellness offerings. The Algarve offering takes all the British version’s best bits and transports it to a charming villa in a protective nature reserve, close to the region’s rugged coastline and golden beaches.
It's a five-day programme designed for those ready to break free from routine, reclaim energy, and embrace change – all while making connections in an intimate group of like-minded guests (16 is the maximum). You’ll tuck into nutritious plant-based meals, attend wellness workshops, enjoy outdoor activities like yoga and sound baths, take guided walks in the breathtaking countryside, and enjoy swimming and spa treatments in between.
Just so you know, this is a digital detox retreat. Wi-Fi can be provided on request, but you’re encouraged to take a complete break for a more immersive experience.
Retreat dates
What we love
- You'll learn how to cultivate healthy habits that will stand the test of time
- Nourish your body with nutrient-dense, local, organic food prepared by plant-based chefs
- Enjoy lots of laughs, meet like-minded travellers and leave feeling rejuvenated
Who should go
- Executives battling burnout and seeking a rejuvenating escape
- Parents navigating the joys and complexities of raising little ones
- Individuals recovering from illness, loss or trauma, or those on a positive path but wanting to reinforce their wellbeing practices
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Highlights
This retreat is an extension of The Detox Barn in Suffolk, previously listed as one of Condé Nast Traveller’s best wellness retreats. The five-day programme is designed with a progressive daily structure, each day building on the last to create a comprehensive and transformative experience. Through a combination of workshops, activities and guided experiences, you’ll develop practical tools and sustainable habits to prioritise wellbeing, cultivate energy, and unlock your full potential. Enjoy activities like yoga, sound healing, walks in nature, and workshops dedicated to nutrition and mental wellbeing.
A detailed timetable will be provided closer to the retreat start date, with flexibility built in to allow for weather and group needs.
Rooms
The villa has eight smart, cosy rooms in total – a mix of five doubles and three twins. All have en-suite bathrooms and Wi-Fi is available on request.
Rooms can be used for single occupancy or shared with another guest. Facilities include a journal, towels, bathrobes, slippers and toiletries, including Stella and Dot shampoo and conditioner.
What’s on the menu
All meals are included, along with freshly made juices, smoothies, herbal teas and organic Funky Coffee.
Location
Within a protected nature reserve overlooking the Castro Marim salt marshes, the villa’s neighbours include flocks of pink flamingos and other birdlife. Castro Marim itself is a charming village with cobblestone streets and whitewashed, terracotta-topped houses.
The village sits close to the Spanish border, framed by wetlands, salt ponds and the vast Reserva Natural do Sapal, a 2,000-hectare expanse of marshland rich in wildlife. A 13th-century castle and a 17th-century fortress rise above the landscape, so there’s lots to see and do here. Despite its tranquil setting, the Algarve’s dramatic coastline and unspoilt beaches are just a 10-minute drive away.
Faro Airport is less than a 45-minute drive away.
Families, Children & Infants
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