AKYNA

Reconnect, rejuvenate, and empower your nature.

Portugal Santo Estevão paid

AKYNA, located just 30 minutes from Lisbon airport, offers a unique retreat experience focused on empowering women by reconnecting them with their inner nature. This paid retreat center provides a luxurious yet serene environment, boasting three villas, three pools, glamping options, and even a tipi, all nestled within a silent forest. The culinary experience is a highlight, featuring organic, local, seasonal, and easy-to-digest meals with vegan, pescetarian, and even Ayurvedic options. Beyond the tranquil setting, AKYNA provides a range of amenities including a spa, sauna, fitness center, and yoga studio, ensuring a holistic approach to well-being. It's an ideal destination for those seeking a blend of relaxation, self-discovery, and community in a beautiful Portuguese setting.

Highlights

Dedicated to elevating women by reconnecting them with their nature
Boasts three villas, three pools, glamping, and a tipi
Offers organic, local, seasonal, and easy-to-digest meals
Features a tennis court on the estate
Includes a spa, sauna, and fitness center

Good for

womennature loverswellness seekersthose seeking luxury amenitiesfoodiesyoga practitioners

Setting

The estate is situated amidst a silent forest in Santo Estevão, Portugal, providing a peaceful and secluded atmosphere. With multiple villas and pools, the environment balances comfort with natural beauty, offering ample space for relaxation and reflection.

Accommodation

Guests can choose from three distinct villas, glamping tents, or a unique tipi experience. While specific room details are not provided, the presence of multiple lodging types suggests a range of options for different preferences.

Address R. do Zambujeiro, 2130 Santo Estevão, Portugal

How to get there

AKYNA is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Lisbon airport. Guests can take a taxi directly to the retreat. Carpooling is encouraged and can be arranged once travel schedules are known.

Nearest airport: Vila Real Airport (VRL) (59 km)

Nearest city: Vila Real

Public transport: Contact the center for transport details

Climate

Climate Zone: Temperate

Best Months: Aug, Jul, Sep

Avoid: Jan, Nov, Mar

Portugal generally enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Santo Estevão, being inland, may experience slightly hotter summers than coastal areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of meals are served at AKYNA?

AKYNA provides organic, local, seasonal, vegan, and pescetarian meals that are easy to digest. They also cater to Ayurvedic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free dietary preferences, and include meat options.

What amenities are available at the retreat?

The retreat offers a wide range of amenities including air conditioning in rooms, free Wifi, a spa, sauna, multiple pools, towels, free parking, a kitchen, tour assistance, coffee/tea, a cafe, a restaurant, a fitness center, a yoga studio, housekeeping, and bicycles for rent.

What is the focus of the retreats at AKYNA?

AKYNA's mission is to elevate women by helping them reconnect with their nature. The practice topics center around health & wellness and relationship & community.