A Smooth Journey
To Your Retreat

MekaYoga
Vila do Bispo, Algarve, Portugal
+351 962861188
info@mekayoga.com
Google Maps
GPS 37.085601, -8.922165
Check-in: Saturday 4PM - 6PM
Check-out: Friday 10AM - 11AM


Faro airport |FAO| 110 km (nearest airport)
Lisbon airport |LIS| 320 km (direct express bus)
Sevilla Airport | SVQ | 305 km
Vila do Bispo to Mekayoga | 1 km (nearest village)
Free pick-up and drop-off service to Vila do Bispo

Getting to the Meka Yoga Retreat Center is convenient and hassle-free. We have listed your options below, and are available to help you have a smooth and enjoyable journey. We look forward to welcoming you to Meka Yoga!

From Faro Airport

Rental car •Taxi •Private Transport

The closest airport to MekaYoga's retreat center is Faro Airport, an international airport and low-cost destination from most major European cities. It’s just over an hour to the retreat center by car. You can comfortably get to us by private taxi, rental car, shared transfers or public transport.

Car rentals | Available directly at the airport, with affordable options if booked early. Full insurance is optional and not obligatory, be prepared for this question when you pick up the car. To find us, search 'Meka Yoga' or use GPS 37.085157, -8.922333. Our street does not have a name, and on the map, it seems like the road ends in a field. Don't worry, you will see a big gate on the left. Follow the dirt road and park inside the gate. You’ve arrived!

Private Taxi | from € 95 | Let us know 72 hrs in advance if you want us to book this for you. If you don’t book in advance, you might be charged €130 by airport taxis.
Uber & Bolt | Another alternative is to check on Uber or Bolt (similar app to Uber). Bolt Economy taxis are usually available from €75. You can just enter Mekayoga as a destination.

Sharing a Private Taxi | Send us an email for this option. We'll try to match you with someone with a similar arrival time who is interested in a taxi, but no guarantees.

Book a Shared Transfer | Arriving at Faro before 1:30 PM on a Saturday? Choose this service to reach the Vila do Bispo village center. Relax and explore until we pick you up from the hotel (village center) at 4 PM to take you to our retreat. To reserve, select "Sagres" and "Hotel Mira Sagres" online 48 hours in advance. Let us know if you want the pickup, or if you come by foot (easy 15 minutes walk).

Book a Shared Transfer | Arriving at Faro after 2 PM on Saturday? You'll be dropped off directly at Meka Yoga villa. You can also use this service to drop off your luggage earlier and explore the surroundings. Let us know if you want to do so.

Public Bus Faro Airport → Lagos Bus Terminal → Vila do Bispo → 15 min. easy walk, or pickup service to retreat.| €10-15 | 4 hours | 1 change
Bus schedules| VamusAlgarve | Line 56 ‘Aerobus’ From Faro to Lagos, and line 47 ‘Cabo S Vicente’ From Lagos to Vila do Bispo.
Tip: Download the VamusAlgarve mobile app for easier travel by bus.

Public Bus and Train Faro Airport → Faro Trainstation Lagos Trainstation → 3min. walk→Lagos Bus Terminal →Vila do Bispo→ 15 min. easy walk or pick up service to retreat.
Train schedules | CP.pt

Note on Public Transport from Faro
The train station and bus station are next to each other in Faro and are a 10-minute walk apart in Lagos (easy to find though). Public transport is a good option if you have time to explore the historic town of Lagos, travel on a budget, or are simply feeling adventurous.
Please let us know if you come from the village Vila do Bispo to us by foot (15min) or want us to pick you up from 4PM from Vila do Bispo to MekaYoga (1KM)

From Lisbon Airport

Rental Car •Bus

Public Bus Lisbon Airport → Lisbon bus terminal ‘Lisboa Sete Rios’ → Vila do Bispo → 15 min. easy walk, or pick up service to retreat. | €8-22 | 3.50 hours | 1 change
From Lisbon Airport you take a taxi (15min) or subway (30min, €2) to the Sete Rios bus terminal. Usually, the last direct bus from Lisbon to Vila do Bispo leaves at 15:30. If your flight arrives too late, you can still book the bus to Lagos bus terminal instead, and then a local bus to Vila do Bispo. The last local bus from Lagos departs at 17:15 on Saturdays. Check the schedules (links above) for the latest updates.
Bus schedule tickets from Lisbon → Vila do Bispo
Bus schedule Lagos bus terminal → Vila do Bispo

Note on Public Transport from Lisbon
The bus is quiet, comfortable, direct and with USB chargers and wifi. Make sure to book your ticket latest 72hrs in advance.
Please let us know if you come from the village Vila do Bispo to us by foot (15min) or want us to pick you up from 4PM from Vila do Bispo to MekaYoga (1KM)

Car rentals | 3 hrs | Available directly at the airport, with affordable options if booked early. Full insurance is optional and not obligatory, be prepared for this question when you pick up the car. To find us, search 'Meka Yoga' or use GPS 37.085157, -8.922333. Our street does not have a name, and on the map, it seems like the road ends in a field. Don't worry, you will see a big gate on the left. Follow the dirt road and park inside the gate. You’ve arrived!

What to bring

Check the Sagres weather forecast before your departure. It’s usually sunny (300 days per year), but mornings and evenings can be chilly, and layering up for outdoor yoga can bring you some extra comfort.

✓ Comfortable Yoga Clothing
✓ Water Bottle for Hike and Beach
✓ Beachwear, Sunscreen and Beach Towel
✓ Hat or cap
✓ Sneakers or Hiking Shoes
✓ Warm Socks for Yin Yoga and in the house
✓ Warm Sweater
✓ Passport
✓ European Health Insurance Card
✓ Debit or Credit Card
✓ Cash (atm available in town)
✓ Travel Insurance
✓ MekaYoga Contact Details

ㄨ No need to bring a yoga mat, props, bedding, and shower towels. We take care of this for you!