Shanti‑Som to launch boutique wellness retreat in Algarve in February 2027
Shanti‑Som, the wellness retreat brand that began in Marbella in 2011, plans to open a second resort in Portugal’s Algarve region in February 2027. The 22‑room property, located about a 20‑minute drive from Faro Airport, will be set in a restored 19th‑century farmhouse surrounded by orchards and will offer six structured health programmes, including two exclusive to the new site.
Key points
- Shanti‑Som Algarve is scheduled to open in February 2027.
- The retreat will have 22 rooms and sit in a restored 19th‑century farmhouse near Faro Airport.
- Six wellness programmes will be offered, with strength and fitness and burnout recovery exclusive to the Algarve location.
What happened
Shanti‑Som, the wellness retreat brand that opened its first resort in Marbella in 2011, announced that it will open a second resort in Portugal’s Algarve region in February 2027. The new property, called Shanti‑Som Algarve, will feature 22 rooms and be housed in a restored 19th‑century farmhouse surrounded by four hectares of orange and almond orchards.
Context
Wellness retreats have grown in popularity in recent years, with many resorts adding high‑tech health tools such as hyperbaric chambers and cryotherapy. Shanti‑Som positions its retreats as a hybrid of holiday, private wellness club and gym, aiming to provide guests with practical habits they can maintain after their stay.
What’s next
The resort is expected to open its doors in February 2027. Guests will be able to book full‑board stays of any length and choose from six programmes: relaxation, yoga, pilates, detox, strength and fitness, and burnout and nervous system recovery. The latter two programmes are exclusive to the Algarve location.
Why it matters
The new boutique retreat expands Shanti‑Som’s footprint into Portugal, giving travelers a high‑end wellness option in the Algarve and signalling continued growth in the boutique wellness market.
What we know
- Shanti‑Som plans to open a 22‑room boutique wellness retreat in the Algarve in February 2027.
- The retreat will be situated about 20 minutes from Faro Airport in a restored 19th‑century farmhouse surrounded by orchards.
- Six wellness programmes will be offered, with two programmes exclusive to the Algarve site.
What remains unclear
- The opening date is described as February 2027 but the exact day has not been confirmed.
