Mindful Menopause Retreat

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Midscale

Group size

2-8 tourists,
over 18 y.o.

What if you could spend a week designed to help you feel more balanced, rested, and steady through a natural life transition, with space to slow down and reconnect?

A restorative retreat focused on menopause wellbeing, helping to improve energy, sleep, mood and long-term vitality through gentle daily practices and supportive routines. The experience blends movement, breath awareness, mindfulness and practical self-care tools, creating space for rest, recovery and reconnection.

Set in the mountains of northern Portugal within the Peneda-Gerês region, the journey unfolds in a quiet valley surrounded by forests and nature trails, with a small restored stone village as the base. Guests move between forest paths, open landscapes and a peaceful river setting, with time to slow down, pause and simply be.

The week is guided through daily menopause-focused yoga, breathwork and meditation, supported by yin and restorative evening practices. Mindful walks, creative and practical workshops such as face yoga, pelvic floor work, nutrition and Zen-inspired art, as well as shared cooking sessions and unhurried free time, shape a gentle rhythm of care and presence throughout the stay.

Anabela M. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Portuguese

I am a retreat host, yoga teacher and nature guide based in the mountains of Peneda-Gerês National Park, in northern Portugal. My work is rooted in a deep love for nature, movement, simple living and meaningful human connection.

Before creating this project, I worked as an environmental journalist in Lisbon. Everything changed when I came to Peneda-Gerês to make a documentary about the Iberian wolf. After years of movement and noise, I felt the need to slow down and reconnect with simpler rhythms — walking, breathing, listening and spending more time outdoors.

This project grew from this personal transformation. Today, I create and host small-group retreats that combine yoga, hiking, mindful walking, horse connection, running-focused movement, restorative practices and nourishing vegetarian food. I also create retreats focused on women’s well-being, offering supportive spaces for rest, balance and reconnection during different stages of life, including menopause.

My approach is calm, personal and grounded.

Tour highlights

Mindful Forest Walks

Slow immersive walks in the Peneda-Gerês region designed for grounding, presence and connection with nature

Yoga for Women’s Wellbeing

Daily yoga practices designed to support strength, flexibility, balance and overall wellbeing

Self-Care Workshops

Face yoga, pelvic floor work and other practices focused on vitality, awareness and everyday wellbeing tools

Route details

Upon arrival at Porto Airport, you will meet the group and transfer to a peaceful mountain retreat nestled in the scenic Laboreiro Valley. Surrounded by forests and panoramic views, the restored stone guest houses provide a warm and authentic setting to begin the journey. After check-in and time to settle in, enjoy a welcoming group dinner and a relaxed first evening in the heart of northern Portugal’s countryside.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

Low/Moderate - 4 - 9 km/day

Accommodation

Comfort

Midscale

Guest House

7 nights

Stay in a tiny stone hamlet lovingly restored into warm and comfortable guest houses. Surrounded by forest and mountain scenery, it’s a peaceful retreat where mornings begin with breathtaking sunrise views over the valley. Charming stone houses full of comfort and character create a cozy atmosphere, while a forest-side studio offers panoramic mountain views. The quiet natural surroundings are perfect for rest and relaxation, with coffee, tea, and fresh fruit available throughout your stay.