Spicy Romance Reading Retreat
Portugal, Monday 20th - Saturday 25th September 2027
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7 ROOMS AVAILABLE
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For the girlies who enjoy their books nice & spicy.
A playful, indulgent escape for smut-loving readers who want to winnow away to Velaris or ride off into the sunset bareback with their favourite bull rider, but are more than content with being sun-soaked in Portugal for 5 nights
This isn’t just a reading retreat. It’s a spicy reading retreat.
It’s a week where you get to eat well, read smut freely & laugh with girlies who like their book boyfriends morally grey and their holidays in the sun.
Over five nights, you’ll:
✢ Stretch out on a sun lounger with your latest book boyfriend(s).
✢ Devour your TBR pile (and add to it)
✢ Laugh out loud & share your “did they really just do that?!” moments.
✢ Cool off with dips in the pool between HOTT chapters
✢ Speak openly about your spicy books, with no judgement
✢ Play a Round of Mini Golf
✢ Head out for dinner one evening
Whether you want to devour your TBR pile, swoon over a Chestnut Springs cowboy, or just scream & kick your toes when the enemies finally become lovers with your new besties — this retreat is for you.
Key Details
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Monday 20th - Saturday 25th September 2027
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Boliquieme, Portugal
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All Breakfast, Lunch, Dinners, Snacks & Soft Drinks Included
What does the week
look like?
Honestly? It looks like whatever you need it to.
There’s no alarm clock. No packed schedule. No one asking you to do anything.
The week has a gentle shape, meals together, afternoons by the pool, evenings that may go on longer than anyone planned, but you’re not locked to any of it.
Want to read in silence all day and come alive at dinner?
Perfect.
Want to talk about your book the entire time?
Also perfect.
Want to do both depending on the day?
That’s exactly the point.
It’s five nights of reading with people who get it. No explaining yourself. No apologising for the spice level or second guessing the level of detail you can reveal..
Just good food, (hopefully) good weather, and a group of smutty readers!
The Venue
In Boliquieme, a quiet, sun-drenched pocket of the Algarve that feels like a proper escape. Close enough to Faro to be easy to get to, far enough away to actually switch off.
The property is exclusively ours for the full five nights. No other guests, no shared spaces with strangers, no fighting over the sun loungers or getting up at 6am to reserve your spot with a towel.
Just our little group, the pool, and however many books you can get through in a week.
It’s the kind of place that feels like home the minute you walk in. The kind of place you’ll want to come back to.
What’s included?
✓ 5 nights’ accommodation in Boliquieme, Portugal
✓ All breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks & soft drinks
✓ Welcome cocktail on arrival
✓ A glass of wine with dinner each evening
✓ Exclusive use of the full property & pool
✓ Unlimited Mini Golf
✓ One evening out; dinner off-site included (food only)
All dietary requirements can be catered for, you’ll share the details in your welcome pack closer to the date.
Flights not included
The Books
Meet Your Host
Hey, I'm Toyah.
smutty Book lover, Massive foodie & Retreat host with 7 years of experience of creating weekends women don't want to leave.
I host smutty book retreats for women who want a proper weekend away. Spicy books, great food, great company, and the kind of conversations you can only have when you're surrounded by women who also think fictional men are better than real ones.
I'll be cooking for you all weekend, every meal, from scratch, with way too much love. Food is my love language, and guests keep asking for my recipes (don’t worry, I’ll send you home with your favourites!)
I'm also an avid reader who takes her smut very seriously.
This is a space to laugh loudly, read shamefully, eat well, and exhale.
Come as you are. Leave with a full belly, a new book boyfriend or three, and friends you'll be texting about “that chapter” for years.
Choose your retreat room
split your payments over 10 months
Twin Room
Max. Number of Guests: 👩 👩
Beds: 2 Single
Bathroom: Shared with 1 other room
Price Options
Solo (Whole room): £1400
share with your bestie: £1,550
*If you book a solo room, you will have this room to yourself.
En-suite Twin Room
Max. Number of Guests: 👩 👩
Beds: 2 Single
Bathroom: Ensuite
Price Options
solo (Whole room): £1,550
share with your bestie: £1,700
*If you book a solo room, you will have this room to yourself.
Double Room
Max. Number of Guests: 👩
Beds: 1 Double
Bathroom: Shared
Price Option
solo: £1,000
En-suite Double Room
Max. Number of Guests: 👩
Beds: 1 Double
Bathroom: Ensuite
Price Option
solo: £1,100
Previous Guest
“If you are looking for a retreat where the host just gets it, the food is amazing & you want to just relax… then you need Alma Sol.”
Previous Guest
“It’s 100% going to be an annual treat for me now.”
Previous Guest
“The attention to detail is just so spot on.”
FAQ’S
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The venue is approximately 30 minutes by taxi from Faro Airport.
Taxis are readily available outside departures
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Absolutely, we have a combination of single occupancy and shared rooms.
Lots of our guests come alone but leave with friends for life
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You have to be 18 to attend our retreats, but there is no upper age limit.
As long as you are happy discussing our smutty, taboo books, any age is welcome!
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There will be up to 15 guests in total
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Yes absolutely. At Alma Sol we are very passionate about our menus & ensure everyone is fully catered for.
You will have the opportunity to let us know in advance.
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There’s no pressure to ‘perform’ or finish books. This is about enjoying the time, not hitting a reading target.
You’re likely to go away with a huge TBR list after chats with the other ladies
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Guests range from solo travellers to friendship pairs, all coming together because we love reading spicy books, eating good food, and switching off from everyday life.
Women of all ages attend - from early 20’s to mid 50’s
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Not at all. Some guests come to chat and connect, others come to quietly read all weekend, both are equally welcome.