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CERCAL DO ALENTEJO · PORTUGAL

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to a friend's home

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Host Your Retreat

Bring your community for a retreat, workshop, or celebration, and let us support your itinerary, from meals to logistics, as much or as little as you need.

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Sustainable Boutique Hotel

Book a room, casita, or loft to unplug by our saltwater pool or use the Quinta as your grounded base for exploring Alentejo’s wild beaches and local wineries.

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Quinta Camarena — Retreat Centre

"NotSoSerious"
Retreats

Experience a "NotSoSerious" retreat that feels like a holiday, blending movement, nature, and local food with an optional schedule and zero pressure

EXPLORE EXPERIENCE
Food & Wine at Quinta Camarena

A Not-So-Serious Culinary Escape (With Purpose)

This is food, wine, and sustainability the Quinta Camarena way: seasonal, local, generous, and never too precious. In the Alentejo, what we eat and drink is deeply connected to the land — and this retreat is your invitation to taste that connection properly.

You’ll enjoy healthy seasonal meals, local wines, and visits with the people behind the ingredients — farmers, makers, growers, and producers working with regenerative, community-first practices. Along the way, you’ll see where it all comes from, learn simple artisanal techniques, and experience the aromas, flavours, and stories that make this region so special.

And yes, you can absolutely indulge without making it weird. Between the 24-hour gym, yoga classes, bikes, hiking trails, coastal adventures, and easy outdoor movement, there are plenty of ways to stay active, feel good, and still say yes to the wine.

DISCOVER THE SPIRIT
average rating is 5 out of 5

Wojtek Walczak

in the last week

What a fantastic place! It exceeded our expectations. We've stayed in one of the hillside room, enjoying the forest views during the day and stargazing at night from the hamac. The kindness of staff, amazing breakfast and peaceful environment make it a perfect base to explore the Alentejo coast and villages. Highly recommend!

average rating is 5 out of 5

Inês Costa

in the last week

average rating is 5 out of 5

Marina Martín de la Fuente

in the last week

Quinta Camarena is a place you won't want to leave. You can see the care they've put into the project and the details that make you feel so comfortable. The rooms are simple, comfortable, and tastefully decorated, the staff are friendly and relaxed, and the breakfast is one of the best I've ever had. You leave wanting to return.

average rating is 5 out of 5

Teresa de Juan Martín

in the last week

An amazing and unique place. We had the best days at Quinta Camarena, amazing food, stunning hill side rooms and common areas, great yoga classes, and the best team ever! ❤️

average rating is 4 out of 5

Emmanuel Verheyden

a week ago

A little haven of peace with a lovely philosophy. Simple rooms, breakfast with regional products. Perhaps mention in advance that it's vegetarian, but it didn't bother us as everything was delicious. The staff were truly very friendly.

average rating is 5 out of 5

350+ five-star reviews from guests who found home in Alentejo

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Guest Reflections

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Morning Yoga

Morning Yoga

Salute the sun with a guided
flow overlooking the valley.

60 mins — €25

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Morning Yoga

Morning Yoga

Salute the sun with a guided
flow overlooking the valley.

60 mins — €25

BOOK A SPOT
Morning Yoga

Morning Yoga

Salute the sun with a guided
flow overlooking the valley.

60 mins — €25

BOOK A SPOT

FOR HOTEL GUESTS

While you're here.

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Lifestyle Journal

Quinta Camarena Joins Room + Wild — What This Partnership Means for You

News & Press

Quinta Camarena Joins Room + Wild — What This Partnership Means for You

Quinta Camarena on the ROOM+WILD platform We are excited to announce that Quinta Camarena has partnered with Room + Wild, a curated collection of the world's most compelling landsc...

Why End of Summer Is the Best Time for a Not-So-Serious Retreat

Food & Wine

Why End of Summer Is the Best Time for a Not-So-Serious Retreat

Summer has a way of turning into a to-do list. Beach trips get scheduled. Long weekends get optimized. Somewhere between the barbecues and the vacation photos, "relaxing" started r...

Food & Sustainability at Quinta Camarena: What's Actually on the Table

Food & Wine

Food & Sustainability at Quinta Camarena: What's Actually on the Table

What's actually on the plate at Quinta Camarena?

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