About The Retreat
Madeira boasts unrivalled nature spots, delicious local gastronomy and outdoor activity opportunities: we’ll be training at an outdoor gym, stand up paddleboarding in the ocean, hiking through sub-tropical forests, clifftop trails, natural lava pools and rugged volcanic mountains with a friendly bunch. When we’re ready for downtime, join us on strolls through local towns, take in the island sunset and kickback by our private pool and hot tub with views of the ocean. Your home for the week is Quinta da Saraiva, an 18th-century farmhouse set on a 5000sqm agricultural property with a mix of banana trees and vineyards, on a lush hillside. This is our 2nd year returning to this gem of an island, with experienced and friendly hosts you can rely on.
Itinerary
1Day 1
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Guests land at Funchal airport
1:30PM - 2:00PM
Optional transfer from Funchal airport to Quinta da Saraiva
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Guests check in and settle into bedrooms. Free time to relax, look around and try out the pool.
4:15PM - 5:15PM
Trip to view Cabo Girao
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Dinner at the villa
2Day 2
7:30AM - 8:30AM
Breakfast at the villa
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike with stops for snacks and lunch
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Poncha tasting
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Dinner at the villa
3Day 3
7:30AM - 8:30AM
Breakfast at the villa
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Optional Crossfit class
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Lunch at Villa do Peixe
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Stand Up Paddle-boarding session
2:30PM - 6:30PM
Free time
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Dinner at the villa
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Board games / hot tub time
4Day 4
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast at the villa
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Optional Crossfit class
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Lunch at O'Fusa
1:00PM - 3:30PM
Trip to the natural pools and black beach of Seixal
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Free time
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Dinner at Deserta Pesquena
5Day 5
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast at the villa
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Free time or optional Crossfit class
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Lunch at Sea View Restaurant
1:00PM - 3:30PM
Free time to explore natural pools of Porto Moniz
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Poncha making class
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Final dinner at the villa - Sunset BBQ and toast to the holiday
8:00PM - 9:30PM
Hot tube time
What’s Included
Accommodation - 6 days, 5 nights at Quinta do Saraiva, including access to the pool, hot tub and grounds
All meals throughout your stay - 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
2x 60 minute private classes at Naval Box Insular CrossFit
Stand up paddleboarding and hiking led by local professional guides
Transfers - all your journeys during the trip, except airport transfers
Gift pack - a bag of curated essentials for your trip, courtesy of our partners
Photos - to keep the memories alive!
Not Included
Return flights to Funchal Airport - this is not included, but we can advise on the best flights to book
Airport transfers to and from accommodation - there is an option for you to join the designated transfer (£50 each way) as an add-on
Alcohol with meals
