In the press
Press
Three decades of coverage
Written about since the 1990s
Long before social media, journalists were travelling to this valley to fast, write and file their verdict. Most of this coverage is from the print era — a handful of the outlets that have sent a writer to Moinhos Velhos over the years.
Lifestyle Spa Special
The Sunday Times
“My trip was an epiphany, thanks to wonderfully attentive, caring staff.”
— Victoria Greenhalgh
October 2001
The Guardian
“This is clearly the place to do it.”
— Lisa McGarry
Beauty Special
Vogue Portugal
“The word that comes to my mind is gratitude.”
— Manuela Gonzaga
August 2007
Daily Mail
“I have lost 10lb. I look incredibly beautiful.”
— Tanya Gold
March 2006
The Daily Telegraph
“I felt I had reached a sort of health nirvana.”
March 1999
Marie Claire
“I feel more confident, peaceful and optimistic.”
— Olivia Silverwood-Cope
November 2004
The Santa Fe New Mexican
“Almost all the participants marvelled that they weren't hungry.”
— Judith Fein
2002
Wave Holiday
“I felt and looked better than I had in years.”
Feature
Yoga Journal
A candid account of two weeks of juice fasting, yoga and meditation in the valley.
See it for yourself
Three decades of journalists have made the trip to write about this valley. Read what today's guests say, then come and find out for yourself.