The salt-water pool at Moinhos Velhos in summer

A gentler stay

Wellness Stay

Shorter stays welcome

The setting, without the structure

During selected weeks of the year we open our doors for something lighter than a full detox programme. A Wellness Stay gives you the same valley, the same pool and gardens, and the same unhurried atmosphere our retreat guests know well — but with your days entirely your own.

It suits a standalone escape just as well as a gentle bridge before or after one of our juice detox retreats. Breakfast is included every morning; everything after that is optional.

A quiet terrace at Moinhos Velhos

What’s included

Space, nourishment and nature

No fixed schedule, no obligations — just a comfortable base and the freedom to shape your own rhythm.

  • A private en suite room
  • Daily vegetarian breakfast
  • Full use of the salt-water pool, sauna and gardens
  • Use of the yoga temple outside class times
  • Guest kitchen and dining room access
  • Walking trails to the reservoir, five minutes from the gate

Optional morning yoga runs at €10 per class (sign up by 9 pm the evening before). Independent therapists also offer massage and holistic treatments, subject to availability, booked directly with them.

Who it’s for

A guesthouse with a retreat’s energy

Wellness Stays work well for anyone who wants the atmosphere without full immersion — more independence, a gentler pace, and a place that already feels like it's doing half the work for you.

  • A peaceful Algarve base with a wellness atmosphere
  • Arriving a few days early for a juice detox retreat
  • Extending your stay after a detox programme
  • Couples or friends wanting nature, rest and optional yoga
  • Solo travellers who prefer calm over a hotel lobby
Aerial view of Moinhos Velhos nestled in its green Algarve valley

Rates & length of stay

Simple, seasonal pricing

Rates are per room, per night, and include breakfast. They rise gently across the summer as demand for the valley grows.

June

from €70

per room, per night

July

from €75

per room, per night

August

from €80

per room, per night

Stays run from 2 to 7 nights (1 night is possible directly before or after a detox retreat). Exact rates vary by room type, and current availability windows change through the year — the fastest way to check both is to get in touch directly.

Arrange your Wellness Stay

Wellness Stays are arranged by enquiry rather than through our booking wizard — tell us your dates and we’ll confirm availability and the right rate for your room.

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