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World Surfing Reserve, yoga by the Atlantic.
November is outside Ericeira's peak season (April, May, June). Expect lower prices, smaller groups, and potentially different weather conditions.
2 retreats in Ericeira, Portugal · Vipassana
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One of only two World Surfing Reserves in Europe, Ericeira combines serious surf with a strong yoga and wellness community — an hour from Lisbon. Vipassana meditation in Ericeira — often conducted in silence for 7–10 days — takes on additional depth in this setting. The retreat context removes the obstacles that urban life creates for sustained insight practice. November falls outside Ericeira's peak yoga season, which runs April, May, June. That said, retreats run year-round and the off-season offers genuine advantages: lower prices, smaller groups, and a quieter environment that some practitioners actively prefer. The practice itself is unchanged.
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One of only two World Surfing Reserves in Europe, Ericeira combines serious surf with a strong yoga and wellness community — an hour from Lisbon. Retreats typically run 5–14 days, with daily practice sessions morning and evening, meals included, and accommodation on-site. The experience in Ericeira is shaped by the local culture, climate, and teacher community — making it meaningfully different from retreats at home.
Silent insight-meditation retreats in the Theravada tradition. Ericeira's retreat infrastructure supports this style particularly well — experienced teachers, appropriate facilities, and the right environment for the depth of practice Vipassana requires.
November is outside Ericeira's peak retreat season. The advantages: lower prices, smaller groups, and often a more intimate atmosphere. Most retreat centres operate year-round and the quality of teaching is unchanged. The main variable is weather — check the specific centre's advice for November conditions.
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