EVERYTHINGyou need to know.

The studio is inside Edificio Doza, a small shopping centre at Av. 5 de Outubro 143, 8135-100 Almancil, Portugal. It is easily accessible from Quinta do Lago (10 minutes), Loulé (10 minutes), Vale do Lobo (12 minutes), and Vilamoura (15 minutes). The best parking is the Pingo Doce car park downstairs, which is about a 3 minute walk.

You can book directly through Momence, the studio's online booking platform. Click the Book a Class button anywhere on the website. Classes can also be booked by sending a WhatsApp message or emailing [email protected].

All group Reformer Pilates classes are 50 minutes long.

A maximum of 8 people per class. This is intentional. With 8 people, every movement can be watched, every form corrected, and every session made genuinely effective and safe for everyone in the room.

Absolutely. Drop-in visitors are very welcome. Whether you are staying in Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, or anywhere else in the Algarve, you can book a single class or a small block of sessions. No commitment needed. Just book online and show up.

No experience is needed at all. Complete beginners are very welcome. The studio caters for all levels, from first-timers to experienced practitioners. Every class is coached individually so the session works for whoever is in the room.

A single class is €30. A 4-class pass is €112, an 8-class pass is €208, and a 12-class pass is €264. Private 1:1 sessions are also available. The Wellness Circuit is €30 solo or €40 for two people.

Yes. Class passes have an expiry period. Please check the booking platform or contact the studio directly for current expiry terms.

Yes, in most cases. Reformer Pilates is one of the most effective methods for reducing and managing back pain because it addresses the underlying causes: poor core stability, restricted mobility, and muscular imbalances. If you have a specific injury or medical condition, please mention it when booking so the session can be adapted for you.

Absolutely. Reformer Pilates builds bone density, improves balance and coordination, maintains muscle mass, and keeps joints mobile and healthy. Many of the studio's most committed clients are women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond.

Yes. Reformer Pilates directly addresses the physical demands of golf: thoracic rotation, hip mobility, core stability, and shoulder function. Many golfers in the Algarve attend the studio regularly to improve their game and reduce injury risk.

Yes. Padel places high demands on rotational core strength, shoulder stability, and leg power. Reformer Pilates builds all three in a controlled, balanced way and is an excellent complement to regular padel training.

Please consult your doctor or midwife first. If you have medical clearance, please inform the studio before your session so the class can be adapted appropriately for you.

Yes. Victoria runs bespoke private Pilates retreats in the Algarve for groups of 4 to 20 people, from day retreats to multi-night stays. Retreats include daily Reformer Pilates, private chef dining, handpicked villas, breathwork, massage, and curated local experiences. Every retreat is tailored to the group. Enquire via WhatsApp or email.

Yes. Victoria can bring the full retreat experience to your villa. With 12 retreats delivered in the past 12 months, 8 years of living in Portugal, and a network of local chefs, therapists, and practitioners, she can create a completely bespoke experience for you and your group wherever you are staying in the Algarve.

Yes. The next group retreat is at Monte Sobradinho, 14 to 18 July 2026. Only two spaces remain. See the July 2026 retreat page for full details and pricing.

The Wellness Circuit is a new offering at the studio combining infrared sauna, compression leg therapy, red light therapy, and a relaxation session with tea and shower. It can be booked on its own or combined with a Reformer Pilates session for a full recovery and movement experience.

The Wellness Circuit is €30 for one person or €40 for two people. Combined with a Reformer Pilates session, it is €70 for one person or €80 for two people.

Victoria Barton is the founder and lead instructor. She has 13 years of Reformer Pilates teaching experience, trained and taught in Australia, and moved to Almancil in 2017 where she set up the first group Reformer Pilates studio in Portugal. She also runs bespoke private Pilates retreats across the Algarve.

Yes. Alex, Victoria's partner, is a qualified remedial sports massage therapist and operates Muscle Therapy Algarve from the same studio. Reformer Pilates and remedial sports massage are now available under one roof.

Yes. Reformer Pilates Algarve was the first group Reformer Pilates studio in Portugal, founded in Almancil in 2017.