Frequently Asked Question

Satvana is a Conscious  Coliving and Retreat Center located in Vale del Rei, Portugal. We offer an inspiring environment for people exploring a slower and more purposeful lifestyle such as remote workers, digital nomads, creatives, and those seeking a short stay/self-retreat experience rooted in mindful living.

• Digital nomads in Portugal
• Remote professionals
• Creatives and entrepreneurs
• Individuals seeking a mindful self-retreat
• Retreat facilitators
  

Satvana is located in Alentejo, south Portugal, in a peaceful natural valley away from traffic and neighbours, surrounded by countryside landscapes. We are 7 minutes away by car (on dirt roads) from the charming village of São Martinho das Amoreiras, which hosts two pleasant restaurants.

The nearest international airports are Faro Airport (100 min drive) and Lisbon Airport (130 min drive). From there, guests can reach Satvana by rental car, train, bus, or taxi. Pre-arranged taxi transfer from the train/bus station is available, please get in touch.

We highly recommend you come with your own transportation so that you can have a nice meal outside the grounds of Satvana or explore the surroundings. There is no public transportation available in the local area except for taxis.The closest supermarkets and pharmacies are located in Ourique, 20km away from Satvana grounds, and less than an hour drive you can reach breathtaking beaches and charming thermal spas in Monchique.

Satvana offers:

• Private houses (from 2 up to 4 guests)
• Independent studios with bathroom and kitchen (1 or 2 people)
• Independent studios with bathroom, no kitchen (1 or 2 people)
• Shared rooms with a shared bathroom
• Come with your Campervan (on request)

All accommodations are designed for comfort, privacy, and a peaceful atmosphere suitable for both mindful activities and productive work.

All of our accommodation units have floor heating. Heating is on from mid-Autumm to the end of winter, and it is turned off from Spring onwards. We do not have air conditioning in our accommodation units. In the very hot Summer days, Satvana is fresh because it is located in a valley and the houses are made of clay and stone (taipa), a type of traditional construction technology known for its natural thermal properties.

Off-grid living invites us to get more conscious about the use of resources. We ask our guests to use only natural and organic cosmetics and to be mindful about the water and power usage on the land, especially in Winter time.

Water in Satvana comes from our borehole and it is safe to drink, but we encourage you to use the filtered water available in the communal kitchen as it goes through a second layer of filtering.

Both! We welcome:

• Short stays/self retreat (from 2 to 6 days): you can book an accommodation and come to Satvana to relax and get in touch with yourself. In this option, you are also fully entitled to take part in the daily program of our Co-living community such as mindful meditation, gentle stretching and yoga.
• Co-living experience (from one week to two months)

Yes. Satvana offers reliable WIFI and Starlink internet with 50 – 100mbps. The environment is designed to support productivity, deep focus, and creative work, while maintaining a balanced community lifestyle. The mobile network coverage is from the Portuguese provider NOS.

Your stay includes:

• Access to shared communal spaces, such as the swimming pool and meditation space
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Participation in daily mindful activities such as meditation, yoga and gentle stretching (subject to schedule)
• Brunch
• Coffee and tea in our kitchen all day long
• Utilities

Additional services and food may be available upon request.

A colourful brunch is included in your stay. Apart from that, our guests are welcome to use the communal kitchen or their private facilities to prepare meals (please notice that some of the accommodation options include a kitchen, but not all of them). We also offer a package of fresh, seasonal ingredients for our guests to cook from for an extra cost of 99 euros/week. Please be aware that we do not have a restaurant-style meal service at Satvana.

The nearest town of São Martinho das Amoreiras is home for Casa Nirvana, the biggest restaurant in the area with a universal cuisine menu that includes sourdough pizzas, Asian & European dishes suitable for both vegetarians and non vegetarians. In the same town you can also find the tiny and charming Sazanami for authentic Japanese food, and Samadhi’s home cooking with delicious Indian options. 

Yes. Satvana offers both curated packages and individual services.

Guests may choose from:

• Mindfulness and meditation sessions
• Yoga, gentle stretching classes
• Creative workshops
• Private Coaching or Therapy sessions, Massages or facilitated experiences
• Renting E-bikes

For a detailed activities and services menu, please contact our Guest Experience Manager, who will be happy to tailor your stay according to your needs.

We are pet friendly in Satvana, yet we ask our guests to be mindful and take full responsibility for their animals during their stay. If you know that your animal companion tends to bark a lot, run around others or display aggressive impulses, Satvana is not the best place for them. Ah! We also want to let you know that we have 3 cats and a dog (Balou) in Satvana team.

As a conscious coliving space, we host mindful activities on a daily basis that guests are very welcome to join. To help maintain the atmosphere we aim to create, we have a policy that accommodates guests aged 16 and above.

Satvana is a conscious Coliving and Retreat Center created to encourage wholesomeness and calm. Smoking is allowed in designated areas and the consumption of alcohol is left to the discretion of our guests – whatever their choice is, we ask everyone to be responsible and respectful with others who are sharing the same space in Satvana.

We welcome retreat facilitators whose work aligns with our values of personal growth, and community.

Our 2027 retreat calendar is now open. We invite you to get in touch to explore available dates and details. Feel free to send us your proposal including preferred dates, group size, and retreat concept.