Rowing Retreat

Rowing... Such a wonderful sport, a low impact yet intensive activity that promotes cardio-vascular fitness, body strength, good posture, flexibility, as well as camaraderie worldwide. Train on land, or row on the nearby Ria Formosa, with Tavira Rowing Club, run by the owner of Quinta inford.



Rowing Fitness at Quinta Linford

At Quinta Linford you can use the facilities at Tavira Rowing Club, but for land-training there is all you need to maintain rowing fitness at the Retreat.

With rivers and lakes frozen in winter and spring, or just long nights and inclement weather, come to Algarve, step outside and feel the sun on your back, work-out whilst taking in the beautiful surroundings, and let your body breathe!!! No more icy rain lashing into you, freezing winds whipping up cold spray, no more cabin fever in a gym!

The owner is a qualified rowing coach certified by US Rowing Association, and lifelong oarsman, competing at the highest level, so he understands what it takes to keep peak performance - or just general fitness and well-being.. Quinta Linford provides the following :-


  • A Concept2 erg, D Model
  • Free weights
  • Garden slopes for hill-running
  • Areas for yoga, pilates or sports stretching
  • Access to local coaches for yoga, pilates, and sports injury support

Contact Us

  • For information or bookings :-

  • Please contact David Mapley

    Address:
    Quinta Linford
    Alcarias 8800-153
    Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
  • Google address 46X9+vQ
  • Email: mapley at shimoda-ltd.com

A Workaway Location

  • Help around our family home and vineyard while exploring Portugal, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
  • ==> Quinta Linford