International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 52 | Page 58

Set in the beautiful rural setting
near Cascais, based at the foot of
the Sintra hills and only 3km from
Guincho beach you will find the
perfect oasis to relax and unwind.
The area is protected by National
Park so you can be sure that you
are not going to be surrounded
by buildings that erode away at
the natural beauty where you can
walk, admire the wild flowers,
birds and animals, this is a natural
retreat.
Less than two hours flight from
most European cities and seven
hours from New York, Lisbon
airport is only 30 minutes away
and is well served by regular and
low-cost flights. Morada Sol can be
reached by car or taxi from Lisbon
Airport in 30 minutes, making it a
good destination even for a quick
getaway.

A detox really is about the mental,
physical and emotional well being
and you need to consider all three
when embarking on a detox.

If you hire a car during your stay
you can hop on the motorway and
in less than 30 minutes you can be
in Lisbon, the capital city, where
you can explore and shop till you
drop all the while knowing that at
the end of the day you can return to
your oasis of peace and calm, slip
into the large swimming pool and
let the stress of the day just slip
away. This really is a destination
that ticks every box so everyone
within your group can have the
experience they want.

Marcella, the owner, is mindful of
environmental issues and helping
preserve the beautiful SintraCascais National Park where
Morada Sol is located. She will
offer every participant a certificate
that a tree has been planted in
the park on their behalf and you
will have a chance to visit the
plantation. So your retreat will be
carbon neutral and will help the
local community!

Detox retreats
2014 has all the regular features
plus a few extra including their
first detox retreat in January,
and personally, I cannot think
of a nicer place to do this. This
is a nutrition program devised
and provided by Portugal´s juice
trendsetter Liquid, all the time you
are guided and assisted by proven
coaches and infusion experts, so
you will always be in good hands.
Holistic yoga sessions in small
groups will help you unwind and
relax. The success of most detox
retreats is, in part, down to your
location, there is no point at all in
trying to carry out a detox whilst
living in the chaos of busy offices,
busy homes, mobile phones and
constant interruptions. You need
to be able to step out of your
everyday situation and immerse
yourself into your own well being.

Your time spent here will not only
be about receiving the foods and
juices you need to detox, you
will also have the opportunity to
partake in workshops, here you
can learn about nutrition giving
you the education you need to
continue on your journey. Walks
into the hills will help you clear
your mind and whilst you will also
be taking part in meditation you will
quickly learn that just walking can
be the perfect form of meditation,
it is literally impossible to have
negative thoughts whilst walking
within nature. The mystical Sintra
hills are the ideal setting, with the
ocean offering spectacular views.

Ultimately you leave feeling clear
minded, your body energised and
the tools to continue with your
new found feelings when you
return home. In short, you will be
cleansed from top to bottom with
the good feeling that you helped
protect this wonderful National
Park.
Currently the dates are 10-13
January or 17-20 January 2014:
New Year Detox 14 -17 or 2124 or 28-31 March 2014: Spring
Cleaning Detox.
You can also arrange your own
retreat for a minimum of 4 people,
with a maximum of 20 people
for each retreat so a great idea
for those who are looking to get
a group together for a private
event.
http://moradasol.com/
detoxretreats/
Walking holidays
The location also offers the perfect
opportunity for those of you looking
for a walking holiday, either guided
or self guided. Whichever route

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