About Me

Hi! My name is Manuela Izaacs. I was born in Namibia, Africa but have called many places home. I currently live in Lagos the South of Portugal. My grandparents moved to Lagos in the 70’s from Madeira. I’ve been lucky to visit my family in Portugal many times, and have many fond memories of this beautiful country. I could not think of a better place to start offering retreats.

I am a yoga teacher, mobility coach and movement lover. It has always been my dream to combine my passion for wellness and travel, and so Alegria Retreats were born! Alegria meaning - HAPPINESS and JOY is that feeling we get when we are surrounded by the things we love…connection, laughter, good food, nature or even stillness. Which is what I would love for you to experience on an Alegria Retreat…

Are you ready to take a break from your daily, stressful life?

Do you want to give back to yourself, or just need some self-care?

Do you want to discover new places and meet new people?


image of Manuela Izaacs stretching, owner of Alegria retrats

If you're ready to change your daily, stressful life for something more adventurous and relaxing, Alegria Retreats is the place for you. We offer retreats in beautiful locations around the Portugal that are designed to give back to you and help you discover new people and places. You'll leave feeling rested and relaxed, with less stress and more laughter than ever before!

Give yourself time for pleasure and adventure with a getaway to Alegria Retreats. Our beautiful locations help you leave your stress behind while letting you experience the best of a new place. We offer five day to week-long all-inclusive retreats that will inspire, inform, and leave you feeling relaxed. Making sure your well-being is front and center at all times.




I know how stressful life can be, and I want to give back to my customers. That's why all of my retreats are designed with self-care in mind: each program is designed to help you relax and rejuvenate so that when you go home after the retreat, your body and mind will feel refreshed and ready for whatever comes next!

Your adventure starts here!