Frequently Asked Questions

  • Faro International Airport is well served with frequent flights from major and budget airlines from most European cities. The cost of your flight is not included in the price of the retreat.  We advise booking flights as early as possible.

  • Taxis/Uber are available from Faro International Airport to Casa Amor, Olhão and cost €40-€50 approx. Transfers in a luxury car for up to 2 people (€34), or a luxury van for up to 8 people (€40), from Faro airport, can be arranged on request (we need 4 days notice if you wish to use this service).  The cost of airport transfers is not included in the price of the retreat.

  • Apart from workout gear, we suggest bringing shoes you can walk or hike in, a rain jacket, a jumper or sweatshirt, swimsuit, flip flops or sandals, sunscreen, a hat and maybe something nice to wear out one night. The vibe is definitely casual and comfortable - you can expect to see us in either jeans or leggings.

  • Check-in 4-8pm, check-out before 11am.

  • A WhatsApp group will be set up one week before the retreat simply to cover logistics and will be deleted after the retreat. If you do not wish to be included in the WhatsApp group you can email us at hello@wearefoldretreats.com any day before we set up the chat.

  • As best as possible the kitchen as Casa Amor can accommodate special dietary requirements.  Whilst the booking form asks for dietary details, you can also contact us before booking your retreat with specific requests so that we can do our best to accommodate these.

  • The city of Olhão charges a tourist tax of €2 per person per night - it is to be paid on site and in cash.  The room price does not include this tax.

  • Guests are not permitted to bring food or drink bought outside Casa Amor onto the premises.

  • There are many options outside the door of the hotel worth exploring for a snack or delicious Portuguese coffee.

  • Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to stay at Casa Amor.

  • Each room has a safe, towels, bathrobes and toiletries. Beach towels and parasols are also provided.

  • Pets are not allowed on the premises of Casa Amor.

  • Casa Amor is a completely non-smoking hotel.

  • We welcome all levels and all bodies at all stages of life. We will manage different levels through the programming of the retreat classes and/or including adjusting within classes.

  • Yes. We understand that people have different reasons for coming and may wish to do other things. However, the same all-inclusive price would apply.