Welcome to Alegria

Alegria means “joy” in Portuguese, and that spirit infuses everything we do. Nestled along one of Europe’s most breathtaking coastlines, Alegria Portugal offers boutique retreats designed for those seeking more than just a holiday. Here, movement, nourishment and meaningful connection come together to create something truly transformative.

Alegria lies in a peaceful, rural corner of the Algarve, surrounded by 22 hectares of verdant avocado and citrus plantations. The spacious villa features a pool, a gym and a championship-sized tennis court. Its six bedrooms are all ensuite.

The villa hosts a maximum of 12 guests per retreat and seeks to recreate the comfort of a home away from home where guests are free to wander the grounds, read, play the piano or just sunbathe in between retreat activities.

Aerial view of a residential property with a swimming pool, tennis court, and several houses surrounded by trees and greenery.

Your time with us will begin and end with the re-energising of the self.
We welcome you all to join us on a journey to relax, recover and re-energise.

Quinta de Alegria is a family-run organic farm on a peaceful private estate set amongst 22 hectares of sweeping citrus and avocado groves. All guests are accommodated in the main villa with its beautiful gardens, swimming pool, tennis court and gym.

We offer both week-long and long weekend active retreats that are built around a daily tennis clinic, guided walks, fitness, stretching/toning and yoga classes. Guests can also enjoy excursions to Silves, an ancient Moorish town, secluded Algarve beaches and neighbouring vineyards.

We embrace a 'healthy but hearty' eating philosophy with a focus on organic, clean eating.
Daily meals are created through innovative cooking with fresh local ingredients.
All dietary requirements are catered for. We do not use the word 'restriction' here. The word is re'treat' after all

A backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, large trees, and a white house in the background, under a clear blue sky.
A bright, neatly made bedroom with two single beds with padded headboards, dressed in white linens, with pillows and decorative cushions. Each bed has a folded towel and a small bundle of lavender on top. There is a nightstand between the beds with a lamp, glasses, and a phone. A window with white and yellow curtains lets in natural light, showing greenery outside.

Alegria lies in a peaceful, rural corner of the Algarve, surrounded by 22 hectares of verdant avocado and citrus plantations. The spacious villa features a pool, a gym and a championship-sized tennis court. Its six bedrooms are all ensuite.

The villa hosts a maximum of 12 guests per retreat and seeks to recreate the comfort of a home away from home where guests are free to wander the grounds, read, play the piano or just sunbathe in between retreat activities.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and escorted to your room where you can unpack and unwind. We provide each guest with a complimentary welcome basket, plush bathrobes and luxurious bathroom amenities.

Discover the villa

Orange crates filled with fresh green avocados on a cart in an avocado orchard on a sunny day.
Living room with beige sofas, a brick fireplace, a large window with patterned curtains, a coffee table with books and a tea set, and a view of a garden outside.
A woman in a black sleeveless dress and cap playing tennis on an outdoor court, preparing to hit a tennis ball with a racket. There are trees and bushes with flowers behind the fence.

Your Host

Meet Nicola Reynolds - Founder, Tennis Professional & Chef

Nicola’s journey began on the court. A natural talent from a young age, she trained at the world-renowned Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida, sharing the courts with elite players and top coaches. Her career has since taken her across the globe, with standout roles including:

  • Head Tennis Pro on Necker Island as well as the Personal Pro to Sir Richard Branson

  • Tennis Director and Head tennis pro at Soneva Jani and Fairmont Maldives

  • Tennis Director at the Four Seasons Hampshire

  • Head Tennis Pro at the Four Seasons Nevis

  • WTA Sparring and Travel Coach

  • ITF Juniors High Performance Coach

But, Nicola’s talents don’t end at tennis. As a classically trained chef with a Cordon Bleu diploma and further training at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland, she brings creativity and passion to the kitchen, crafting meals that nourish and delight.

Today, she leads Alegria with a vision to share her dual passions, tennis and culinary artistry, through immersive, one-of-a-kind retreats in Portugal.

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