Lugar Do Sol

From €18 For 1 night, 2 adults 5.9 14 reviews
Plenty of shade from the trees (added by manager 23 Feb 2023)
Lugar do sol map (added by manager 17 aug 2023)
Hammock and play area (added by manager 23 feb 2023)
Lugar do sol (added by manager 08 may 2023)

  • Sustainable, eco-friendly stays on a small farm in Casal dos Feros
  • Santa Cruz beach 10 minutes away by bike; an hour's drive to Lisbon
  • Plunge pool and kitchen on site, plus organic garden for guest use
Holidays by the sea are a pretty surefire way to boost your happiness – and there’s an added feelgood factor for those staying at Lugar Do Sol, a peaceful rural spot in Casal dos Feros, just under two kilometres from Santa Cruz beach. Stays here are in a natural retreat that provides a peaceful haven on a small farm well away from the noise of the resort (and yet within easy walking/biking distance of the sands). The place is set up according to ecological, sustainable and self-sufficient practices – water comes from a well, energy is generated through solar panels and food is harvested from the organic garden. Guests are welcome to help themselves to a little bit of whatever’s available in the garden and take it over to the covered outdoor kitchen, which has an oven, a hob and plenty of other bits and bobs for cooking (along with a table for eating your meals). There are plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants for other ingredients, or times when you’d prefer to eat out. Compost toilets, solar-heated showers, a washing-up area and recycling facilities are also available for guests – and, for a little downtime on site, there’s also a plunge pool, a small play area and hammocks hung among the trees for a lovely shaded siesta.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Touring caravan pitches 1
Open all year
Please note

Languages spoken

English

Portuguese

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

57%

would recommend this site to a friend

57%

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Environmental paradise

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
James S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked: Please try the campsite before you leave a review, this place was a breath of fresh air. If you are having trouble finding the site, just put in the directions that come with the email pitch up provides into Google maps, it will take you straight there. No signage but it is the right place. Loved the following: Campfires People Dogs Size of pitch Environment Would recommend to anyone who wants a real camping experience. But the facilities are all there and you are more than welcome to use what you see. Only problem was we had to leave before saying goodbye properly. Goodbye all

Disliked: The misleading bad reviews

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Creative and calm space in nature.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked: We were welcomed by 3 friendly dogs and shown around by Nuno's lovely mum. Although she couldn't speak English and we couldn't speak Portuguese, we were able to understand her hand signals! We were made to feel at home. All of the facilities were spotless. The kitchen had everything you needed. The compost toilet was clean and didn't smell. Showering under the stars was unforgettable. Nuno's girlfriend makes her own natural wash products which were available to use. They were so great, I bought some before leaving. Everything you see is made thoughtfully from reusable materials. 20 min walk into Santa Cruz.

Disliked: Nothing, it was perfect ❤️

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La dirección que aparece enlazada es la de otros camping

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Elvira P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked: Nada

Disliked: No conseguimos encontrar el camping, la dirección que aparece enlazada no es la del camping Lugar do sol, llamas y te dicen que sigas las indicaciones de una foto de un plano pintado con boli y rotulador, imposible llegar, la gente de la zona tampoco estaba segura de donde estaba el camping

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Peaceful smallholding.The owners are friendly & will make you welcome

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
ray b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: Those with tents will appreciate the well appointed kitchen area. The pretty resort of de cruz is a short bike ride away. Check the map on the pitch up web site else you may have trouble finding the place

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Besonderer Ort, der das Herz berührt.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Swaantje H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: Traumhafter Ort, um zur Ruhe zu kommen. Nuno ist ein hilfsbereiter, warmherziger Gastgeber, der uns das Gefühl gegeben hat, nach Hause gekommen zu sein. Tier und menschenfreundliche Oase. Danke, Nuno!

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El ambiente, las gallinas y patos, los perros, el huerto... dueño muy…

Overall 4/10
Location 4
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: El ambiente, las gallinas y patos, los perros, el huerto... dueño muy amable

Disliked: El baño seco, el hedor que desprendía te daban ganas de vomitar. No se podían hacer las necesidades ahí.

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Small but cozy

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: Cozy and personal. Not close to the beach but i cycled it in ten mins. The beach however is a lot closer than if you were at the back of a large resort because Santa Cruz is only a small place so everything is walkable, even more accessible on bike. The owner speaks great English which is a big bonus.

Disliked: No chemical toilet disposal. The hardest place to find. No signs on the gate and they’re always closed so you “will” drive past a number of times! Lol. That said the google map location link is accurate to the gate. Only trouble is my route tried to take me through a commercial green house lol. Use a bit of savvy when finding it.

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Un desastre.

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked: Nada. Más que un camping era una comuna hippy.

Disliked: Parecía un estercolero. Era muy difícil de encontrar, sin nombre que lo identificara. Estaba situado entre viejos invernaderos. El coche se nos quedó enterrado en la arena nada más llegar.

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From the manager: O Lugar do Sol é diferente de um camping. É um local construído com materiais reciclados e onde se cuida da terra e das pessoas. Talvez não seja para todos, mas aceita todas as opiniões. Grato.

Es un camping naturista. Muy buena opción para quien le guste la…

Overall 8/10
Location No rating
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: Es un camping naturista. Muy buena opción para quien le guste la naturaleza. Muy tranquilo y agradable, con huerto para poder comer productos naturales. El dueño muy agradable, hablaba español y nos entendía muy bien.

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The pictures on the website looked lovely…

Overall 2/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand motorhome pitch

Liked: The pictures on the website looked lovely

Disliked: We didn't stay as it didn't look like on the website and seemed a strange set up.

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From the manager: The pics captured nice moments that took place here.) Give life a chance and you will have your nice pics. Enjoy!


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Lugar Do Sol

Rua do Sol

N.º 45

A dos Cunhados e Maceira

Torres Vedras

Portugal

2560

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon WEST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

39.13509°N
-9.36739°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Presumably you’ve primarily chosen this area for its beaches? That’s fair enough, given that this stretch of coast has some fabulous ones to choose from. The nearest is Praia de Santa Cruz, about a 10-minute bike ride/25-minute walk from the site. The long sandy stretch is great for strolls, sunbathing and surfing (there’s a surf school in town) but the waves might be a bit too much for many swimmers. If it’s calmer waters you're after, head a little way north to Praia de Porto Novo (10 minutes’ drive/20 minutes’ cycle), which is a more sheltered spot for swims, paddleboarding and canoeing. If, on the other hand, you’re more in search of an adrenaline hit, you can have a go at paragliding over the cliffs at Praia de Santa Rita (10 minutes’ drive/20 minutes’ cycle) or try flying a plane from Aérodromo de Santa Cruz (five minutes’ drive or cycle ride). To expand your horizons a little further, it’s certainly possible to sort day trips to places like Sintra and Lisbon (both an hour's drive away), visit the castle and churches of medieval Óbidos (45 minutes) or take tours of the area’s wineries (several within a half-hour drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Mirante (Santa Cruz) 0.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Pisão (Santa Cruz) 0.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Física (Santa Cruz) 0.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Centro (Santa Cruz) 0.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Navio 0.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Lugar Do Sol have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lugar Do Sol dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lugar Do Sol? Presumably you’ve primarily chosen this area for its beaches? That’s fair enough, given that this stretch of coast has some fabulous ones to choose from. The nearest is Praia de Santa Cruz, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lugar Do Sol?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lugar Do Sol? From £15.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.