FeelViana, Portugal

Below is a guide to our upcoming trip in Spain, please take a look through and if you have any questions you can always give us a call to chat on 0203 235 0122.

Travel
For this retreat you will need to fly in to Porto airport which is around 45 minutes drive to the hotel.

If booking our recommend flights or any that coincide you can join our subsidised group transfer for £19 each way. Alternatively we can organise a private taxi for 90euro each way payable to the hotel. Once you’ve booked the trip we will ask you to complete a short ‘yoga profile form’ where you can let us know what transfer options you would like.

21-28 September flights

Air Portugal London flights
21 September TP0331 Gatwick departing 12.00, arriving Porto 14.20
28 September TP0334 Porto departing 09.00, arriving Gatwick 11.10

Lucy, our teacher will be travelling on different flights and will meet the group at the hotel.

The driver will be waiting at the exit of the arrivals hall holding a sign with destination yoga/ FeelViana displayed. If you have any problems finding your driver, please call the hotel directly on  +351 258 330 330.

If you’re your flight is considerably delayed and you miss the transfer, you will need to get a taxi to the hotel. In this case we will refund any transfer fee you have paid to us.

Location
Our chosen venue, FeelViana is set on the beautiful coastline of Northern Portugal. This sports hotel offers a relaxed and unique environment- mainly made of natural materials which echo it’s surroundings, the hotel attracts those seeking calm but also adventure. The nearest pretty city of Viana Do Costello is around 10 minutes away by taxi in can you wanted to explore or have a meal out.
The address is:
Address: Rua Brás de Abreu Soares nº 222, Praia do Cabedelo, 4935-159 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Tel: +351 258 330 330

What to bring
For the day you should bring:
– Plenty of loose comfortable clothing for yoga
– Trainers and work-out gear (should you wish to use the gym or book any of the other sports activities)
– Hat (large brimmed hat or cap)
– Sunglasses
– A suitable sun block cream

For the evenings:
– Comfortable clothing – evenings are very relaxed and casual
– A warm top/jumper as temperatures are lower in the mornings and evenings as the weather in November does vary somewhat!
– Mosquito repellent

Room Amenities
Dressing gowns, slippers and hairdryers are provided in the rooms.

Telephones and internet
There is mobile phone coverage at FeelViana although this can be limited depending on your provider. You can also connect to the hotel wifi in the bedrooms.

Weather
In advance of your trip, you can get a better idea of the weather by clicking here

Passport and visa requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for EU passport holders travelling to Spain intending to stay for less than 90 days. Holders of US or Canadian passports can enter France for up to 90 days without a visa. We would strongly advise all other passport holders to check visa requirements well in advance of your intended dates of travel.

Currency

The local currency is the Euro. All of our scheduled programme activities are included in the cost, and so you will only need money for additional 1:1 sessions, spa treatments, shopping, laundry, local venue tips, private/taxi transfers etc. The hotel does accept card payment.

Insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate travel insurance to cover your trip. It is also essential that you provide us with the name of your insurance company and a 24 hour emergency insurance contact number.
We also recommend that you get a European Health Insurance Card which allows you to access state-provided healthcare in all European Areas (EEA) countries at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge. Applying for the card is free (and only takes 2 minutes) and it is valid for up to 5 years. Presenting the card entitles you to any treatment that may become necessary during your holiday. This card is NOT an alternative to travel insurance, however – it is important to have both a European Health Insurance Card and a valid travel insurance policy. To apply for your free card, please click here.

Emergency contact details
During office hours 9am- 6pm UK time you can reach us on 0203 235 0122. 7 days before your retreat we will contact you with our emergency contact numbers that you can use whilst you’re away.

We look forward to welcoming you in Portugal.

The destination yoga team
tel 0208 968 0501