Solar do Rei-Bodhichitta

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  • Quiet, scenic site 20 minutes’ drive from the centre of Lagos
  • A 10-minute drive from Burgau beach on the Algarve coast
  • Dog-friendly site with access to community kitchen building
Ever dreamed of seeing Algarve coast beaches with limestone cliffs and golden sand? What about the city of Lagos, long known for its delicious seafood, cobbled old town and nearby sea stacks? Both are a short drive away from Solar do Rei-Bodhichitta, which not only has access to the coast by car in 10 minutes and Lagos in 20, but also has views over the sloping Faro countryside. This is a quiet site that’s both scenic and easy to get to, with access just off the M535. Unwinding should come easily here, whether it's walking, meditating or meeting the other guests at the community kitchen building on site. The site feels lovely and private, surrounded by greenery and with just a small scattering of amenities including showers, composting loos and wifi. Dogs are welcome on site, so you don’t need to leave your furry companions at home. When you're ready to don your sandals for some beach time, Solar do Rei-Bodhichitta is a 10-minute drive from the fishing town of Burgau and more Algarve beaches are scattered along the surrounding coast within a 10- to 20-minute drive of the site. That makes activities like swimming, surfing, canoeing and diving all easy to arrange. Plus, for those of you who'd rather go hiking, biking or golfing, there are plenty of trails within a short drive of the site, and the nearest golf course is in Espiche, less than 10 minutes' drive away. Exploring beaches or the city of Lagos (20 minutes’ drive) could be hungry work. That's where the local village, Barão de São João, should come in handy. It has several bars and restaurants, all within a five-minute drive of the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Extras

  • A charge of €1.50 (£1.30) applies for the use of the shower.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Italian

Portuguese

Spanish

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Reviews

6.9

Overall rating from 13 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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69% would recommend this site to a friend

62% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a tranquil, natural setting with friendly and helpful staff, praised for its peaceful atmosphere and suitability for nature lovers. Some guests found the facilities rustic, with mixed reports on cleanliness and functionality. Water and waste disposal facilities are noted as convenient. One reviewer experienced a last-minute cancellation due to wildfire concerns, which the manager attributed to force majeure. Another reported an unannounced price increase.

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De un viaje y 5 campings, este fue el único diferente y auténtico.

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9 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
 1
Wifi
 1
Anonymous

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Es un camping diferente, de media-larga duración resulta fantástico por la comunidad que reside allí, y quien nos atendió fue muy amable y atento. Las instalaciones son rústicas y el desorden puede resultar incómodo para quien esté acostumbrado a otro tipo de comodidades pero mis hijos y yo alucinamos con la autenticidad del lugar, de su gente y del ambiente.

Disliked Depende de lo que vayas buscando

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La ducha…

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3 out of 10
Location
 4
Value for money
 1
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 No rating
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked La ducha

Disliked La puerta de entrada tiene código y no lo da, el que lo lleva solo habla inglés, tienen un wc un tanto raro y poco higiénico con poca limpieza, en la web pone un precio y luego allí el muchacho me cobró más, ¿por? Por nada

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From the manager: Su comentario parece un poco raro. Sempre estamos facilitando la entrada por el código.
Como puede esperar que en un Pais estrangeiro que las personas hablen su idioma? Un minimo de de conocimiento en Ingles hoy dia es indispensable. Estamos controlando e limpiando nuestra installaciones sanitarias diariamente! Sempre estamos abiertos a comentarios justos y verdaderos.

Un véritable petit havre de paix…

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8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 7
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
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ISABEL P. 1 review

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Un véritable petit havre de paix ! 🌿

Un accueil chaleureux, souriant et bienveillant, dans un cadre naturel et particulièrement tranquille, au cœur de la nature.

Les chiens sont acceptés, ce qui est un vrai plus pour voyager en famille avec eux. 🐾

Un endroit idéal pour se poser, ralentir, respirer et se ressourcer… exactement ce dont nous avions besoin pendant notre voyage.

Merci pour votre accueil et cette belle parenthèse au calme. 🙏🏻

Isabel, Benoît, Jules et Talya

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Parfait pour une halte d'une nuit

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9 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 4
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked La quiétude du lieu, l'infrastructure et l'accès aux douches et toilettes, l'accueil reçu et la facilité d'accès à l'emplacement et le prix proposé

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From the manager: Merci pour votre visite et commentaire, a la prochaine,

Quite and silence, there was shower…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 ROBERTA M. 1 review

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Quite and silence, there was shower and wc very cleaned

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From the manager: Grazie mille per la gentile recensione

Fue epico

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10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 El S. 1 review

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Todo

Disliked Nada

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From the manager: Muchachos, gracias por su visita y su amable y respetuosa presencia

The village is a bit of a hike up hill...

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 David P. 9 reviews

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Nice location, great staff, couldn't be more helpful.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: David, we very much enjoyed having you with us, great time, muito obrigado

Nemmeno un po’.…

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2 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 3
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Nemmeno un po’.

Disliked Il nostro van è stato posizionato in cima alla montagna, alquanto scomodo per muoversi a qualsiasi ora, soprattutto di notte.
Il bagno quasi inesistente molto sporco e la porta si bloccava in continuazione ci siamo arrese a fare pipì nella radura, meno maleodorante, aria fresca e la vista sicuramente più piacevole.
DalLa doccia usciva a stento l’acqua.
Per comodità e rapporto qualità-prezzo meglio campeggiare in strada.

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From the manager: Your rating is a bit strange, unfair snd doesn't correspond to our site. We have given you the choice and the pitch with the best view, quiet and spacious 250 m2 for your privacy!
Our showers and WC are cleaned and checked every day. They are clean and of a good standard. One door is a bit twisted due to wäre and tare, harsh weather conditions. But absolutely functional. We have many guests who appreciate our clean, calm, spacious rustic country side installations.

Het verblijf bij Solar do Rei-Bodhicitta…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Het verblijf bij Solar do Rei-Bodhicitta is een prachtige plek voor natuurliefhebbers. Voor wie comfort minder belangrijk vindt en juist geniet van het buitenleven, is dit een heerlijke omgeving om te verblijven. De natuur is er mooi en rustgevend. De eigenaar is vriendelijk en behulpzaam en geeft je alle ruimte om je eigen gang te gaan, wat het verblijf extra prettig maakt.

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Consigliatissimo

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding pitch

Liked Comodità di carico acqua e scarico. Gentilezza del proprietario. Posizione tranquilla e naturale in mezzo al bosco. Servizi pulitissimi con 2 docce singole e bagni. Camping intimo. Entrata fuori orario possibile con codice.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Solar do Rei-Bodhichitta

M 535

Barão de São João

Lagos

Portugal

8600 013

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon WEST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

37.12812°N
8.7867°W

Route directions

The site is on the M535, directly opposite Refúgio de Marujo.

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

Your first sea dip might as well be in Burgau (10 minutes' drive), where the small beach is mightily scenic with golden sand backed by green hills. Head to a snack bar for a pastel de nata to fuel yourself for a good stroll along the volcanic coastal path at nearby Rocha Negra (20 minutes). The sunrises and sunsets at this place come highly recommended. Of course, there are plenty more top-notch beaches to take your pick from… perhaps Praia do Camilo (20 minutes), where there are spectacular views of sea stacks and rock arches. Meia Praia (20 minutes), Lagos' main sandy beach, is popular for watersports like kitesurfing when the breeze picks up. Surfers can flock to the large sandy Porto Mós beach (20 minutes) for consistent swells, too. Travelling with the kids? They're likely to appreciate a quick trip to Zoo de Lagos (five minutes) to see the waddling penguins and reptiles – that's if you have any time left over.

Food and drink

  • Florestal Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Gloria's Tavern Restaurant 1 mi
  • Caramba Restaurant 1 mi
  • Cangalho Restaurant 1.6 mi
  • Gecko Restaurant 1.9 mi
  • O Poco Pub 2.5 mi
  • Tasca os Arquinhos Restaurant 3.2 mi
  • Rota Algarviana Restaurant 3.3 mi
  • O Koala Restaurant 3.4 mi
  • Gloria Pub 3.5 mi

Groceries

  • Amanhecer - Supermercado Fresquinho III Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • Intermarché Supermarket 3.7 mi
  • Almeida Off-licence 4.1 mi
  • Baptista Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Salema Market Supermarket 4.8 mi
  • Continente Modelo Supermarket 5.5 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 5.7 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 6 mi
  • Intermarché Supermarket 6 mi
  • Pingo Doce Supermarket 6.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Lagos Zoological Park 1.6 mi
  • Santa Maria 6 mi

Family days out

  • Fortaleza de Nossa senhora da Luz Castle 4.3 mi
  • Rocha Negra Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Ichnofossil Site of Salema Beach Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Jazida de icnofósseis da Praia Santa Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Wake Salinas Visitor attraction 6.1 mi

Public transport

  • Barão de São João 1 mi
  • Várzea Grande-Cruzamento 1.1 mi
  • Carrasqueira 1.4 mi
  • Pédragosa 1.5 mi
  • Barão de São Miguel 1.6 mi
  • Medronhal / Zoo 1.7 mi
  • Lagoa da Rosa 1.8 mi
  • Monte Figueiras 2 mi
  • Azóia 2.3 mi
  • Charneca da Corte 2.3 mi

Beaches

  • Praia do Burgau 4 mi
  • Praia dos Rebolos 4.1 mi
  • Prainha 4.3 mi
  • Praia de Almádena 4.3 mi
  • Praia de Cabanas Velhas (Naturista) 4.4 mi
  • Praia da Luz 4.4 mi
  • Praia da Boca do Rio 4.4 mi
  • Praia da Salema 4.8 mi
  • Praia Grodo Mexilhão 5.3 mi
  • Praia Santa 5.4 mi

What’s nearby

  • Espiche Golf Golf course 1.9 mi
  • Golf Santo António / Parque da Floresta Golf course 4.4 mi
  • A Serra General shop 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Farmácia Bensafrim Pharmacy 3.4 mi
  • Camping Turiscampo Charging station 3.5 mi
  • Intermarché Fuel station 3.7 mi
  • LGS-00039 Charging station 3.9 mi
  • Porsche Destination Charging Charging station 4.1 mi
  • Luzdoc Doctors 4.2 mi
  • Farmácia Praia da luz Pharmacy 4.2 mi
  • Farmaviva Parafarmacia Praia da Luz Pharmacy 4.3 mi
  • LGS-00034/35/36 Charging station 4.7 mi
  • Parapharmacia Pharmacy 4.8 mi

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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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Solar do Rei-Bodhichitta have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Solar do Rei-Bodhichitta dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Solar do Rei-Bodhichitta? Your first sea dip might as well be in Burgau (10 minutes' drive), where the small beach is mightily scenic with golden sand backed by green hills. Head to a snack bar … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Solar do Rei-Bodhichitta?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Solar do Rei-Bodhichitta? From £13.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.