If you are reading this from a sun lounger, here is the short answer. Yes, you can drop into a Reformer class while you are in the Algarve.
A single class at my studio in Almancil is €30, you book it online in about two minutes, and there is no membership and no commitment. Beginners welcome.
Regulars welcome. People who did one class in Surrey in 2019 welcome.
One of my favourite things about running a studio here is the rhythm of it. Every spring and autumn the same visitors come back, some of them straight from the airport with grip socks already packed.
A lot of them are golfers over for a week at Quinta do Lago who found us the year before with a sore back and a tee time they refused to give up. If that sounds like you, you will be in good company.
The short version.
- Where: Almancil, the town between Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, and Vilamoura. Twenty minutes from Faro Airport.
- When: check the live timetable to choose a class during your stay.
- Cost: €30 for a single class, valid 14 days. Staying longer? A 4 class pack is €112.
- How to book: online through Momence, or WhatsApp +351 925 382 409.
- Level: Reformer & Tower welcomes all levels, including beginners. The class is adapted to your ability.
- Bring: workout clothes. Grip socks are required. Nobody packs them, so we sell them at the studio.
Which class should you book?
Our three class types are Reformer & Tower, Stretch & Mobility and Golf Pilates. Reformer & Tower welcomes all levels, including beginners. The class is adapted to your ability. Check current times and availability, or contact us to choose a suitable session.
Still not sure? I wrote a first timer's guide that walks through exactly what happens, from booking to the end of your first class.
Getting here.
Almancil sits in the middle of the Golden Triangle. About ten minutes from Quinta do Lago and Loulé, ten to twelve from Vale do Lobo, fifteen from Vilamoura, twenty from Faro Airport. The studio is inside Edificio Doza on Av. 5 de Outubro 143. Park at the Pingo Doce car park and walk three minutes. Full directions are on the contact page.
If you come back every year.
A lot of our visitors do. Class packs carry a 90 day validity, so a pack can stretch across a whole season of visits.
For a longer break with your own group, explore our private Reformer Pilates retreats. Share your dates, length of stay and budget per person. Your proposal confirms the programme and inclusions before you book.
Retreats are arranged for your own group, subject to availability. Send an enquiry to start planning.
Visitor questions, answered.
Can I do a Reformer Pilates class while on holiday in the Algarve?
Yes. We take drop in visitors every day at the studio in Almancil. A single class is €30, valid 14 days, booked online with no membership. Complete beginners welcome.
What should I bring to a class while travelling?
Comfortable workout clothes. Grip socks are required, and you can buy a pair at the studio. Most visitors do.
Where is the studio and how do I get there from the resorts?
Inside Edificio Doza, Av. 5 de Outubro 143, Almancil. About ten minutes by car from Quinta do Lago, ten to twelve from Vale do Lobo, fifteen from Vilamoura, twenty from Faro Airport. Park at the Pingo Doce car park, three minutes on foot.