OceanBlue Hilltop Retreat

🐟Exploring from a new hilltop for a few days, seeking out glassy pools and secret swim spots, fresh as you like seafood with some unexpected wildlife thrown in.🦓

Just an hour from the Algarve, Paraiso Escondido literally is a hidden paradise and the perfect place for anyone looking for luxury whilst exploring the 60km or so of unknown and unspoilt coast between Aljezur and Porto Covo.

Ideally, you need at least 3 nights as there is so much to explore on the coast and through the valleys but it’s also an ideal stepping stone when hopping up the west coast to Lisbon. @paraiso_escondido #algarve #alentejo #portugal #explore #snorkle #freedive #ocean #travel ...

💪As often I’m a little late to the party but here’s to World Running Day yesterday:)

Having run for over half my life, I can vouch for the tremendous effect it’s had both physically and mentally. Here I share just a few.

Originally I ran for weight loss. I was over 90kg and built up distance with time so I could eventually run 3 miles slowly.

After more than 20 years it still brightens my mood, improves my fitness, gives me more energy and helps control my weight and sleep.

I love exploring and being in nature, following new trails, watching how landscapes change as the light shifts and the seasons pass.

Running tunes out the negatives of everyday life and like a moving meditation, nurtures the positives and improves your outlook – on everything. On days I run I am heaps more productive, am in a much better mood and similar to coffee, I’m much nicer after I’ve had one.

It’s simple, time efficient and free. This year I have been experimenting with shorter, faster, runs - not more than 25 minutes. This fits into a busy schedule and has huge benefits to the cardiovascular system, builds fast twitch muscle and increases strength and power.

My advice to new runners….Like anything start very slow, build it up and keep it consistent.

And if you don’t like it, don’t do it. Find something else.

Make arrangements to try something new this week - whether it’s a new class, a new activity on the water or simply getting back on your bike.

Remember, late to the start but never too late to start.🙌 #run #portugal #algarve #explore #runnersworld #travel #activeholiday #burgau #running #runnersofinstagram #active ...

🌟Celebrating🍾⭐️⭐️⭐️
A golden wedding anniversary on the Golden Coast with golden people…. Beach bars, hikes, bikes, boats, messing around on paddleboards, jumping off stuff & exploring caves. Thank you @carolyoung2297 @phil68mcgill @ems_yoga_iow @nmcgill_iow @mcgillivraykristy @james.mcgillivray #burgau #portugal #algarve #lagoswhat2do #lagos #travel #family #explore ...

☀️We love it when guests return. It means we`re doing something right🌷

This week Alison Goodwin with her league of lovable ladies returned for Alison`s May retreat.

As well as being a totally inspiring yoga teacher, Alison holds the secret recipe for effortlessly putting everyone at ease, making everybody welcome and everything easy going. She`s also an awesome chef. There was a fair bit of hiking, biking, beaching and drinking different colour wines. Some not so serious yoga happened in between…..🧘‍♀️#algarve #yoga #retreat #activeholiday #explore #portugal #hiking #biking #burgau #travel #wanderlust #relax ...

☀️🌿A great Finale week here at OceanBlue. We welcomed the bike crew from Northampton for another 6 days riding the wild, wonderful & untamed country and coast. Some new trails. As usual, a few dead ends, bike carrying, rewarding downhills, satisfying climbs and stunning scenery. We even managed 6 euro 30 for a round of 5 coffees and rode to the end of the world for a Sagres in Sagres.

Not many action photos because these lot are all too quick. A few stops, lost, stuck in sand or fallen off shots.🚴‍♀️ #algarve #portugal #activeholiday #bike #wintersun #europe #november #burgau ...

A few snippets of our sunrise sessions this past year. If you are in the area and want to make the most of the extra hour of early sun in November, get fitter, faster, leaner and stronger for the party season, drop us a message💪 #training #sunrise #outdoors ...