When can I check in and check out of State of Being Sanctuary?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at State of Being Sanctuary?

From £16.74 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

State of Being Sanctuary

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Camping field with horses wandering freely

View to the Serra de Monchique on the horizon

The eight-hectare property and nature reserve

Pitches tucked into the greenery near horses grazing

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Wild site at an Algarve horse sanctuary 20 minutes’ drive from Lagos
Barão de São João 15 minutes’ walk and Praia da Luz 10 minutes’ drive
Off-grid pitches on a 20-acre property; horse walks available

If you’d like to get completely off grid and do some good at the same time, consider booking in at State of Being Sanctuary, a wild camping site on the edge of rural Barão de São João in the Algarve. This 20-acre property is also a sanctuary for rescued horses, and every cent raised through the campsite goes to their upkeep. The site owners live completely off grid, and the vibe on the property is definitely laidback – it’s as calming for guests as it is for the horses, who are free to roam and graze during the day. In the evenings, they stay in a paddock in front of the parking area, so you can see them at rest too, and three times a week they are walked on loose reins around the grounds – if you have the chance, you’re welcome to join them on their adventures. As befits a wild site, the list of facilities is short. Electricity is only available during the day when the sun is shining, and there's access to groundwater, a small compost loo and two showers.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Extras

A charge of €2.00 (£1.72) applies for the use of the shower.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

5

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Unlimited

5 people maximum

Pitch size

Unlimited

Ground type

Grass and earth

0 rooms

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 1 max.

European plug

Other restrictions

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Dog (1 max)

€2.50 (€2.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)

€2.50 (€2.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €20 (€20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

BMX track Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages 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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

State of Being Sanctuary

Estrada Municipal Norte N535

Barão de São João

Lagos

Portugal

8600-013

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon WEST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

37.12888°N
8.78574°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

There are thrice-weekly holistic horse walks at the sanctuary, or you can go it alone without the horses, following walking trails through the Barão de São João National Forest (direct access from the site), with its mix of native cork oaks and eucalyptus trees. The slightly boho white village of Barão de São João (15 minutes’ stroll) rewards a visit with its street art, sculpture trails and intriguing flea market on the last Sunday of every month. It’s also got a good choice of lively restaurants serving up local cuisine. For a complete change of pace, you can catch the hourly bus service down to Lagos (20 minutes’ drive) on the Algarve coastline to explore its historic heart, discover the rock stacks around Ponta da Piedade and kick back on its golden sands. Praia da Luz (10 minutes) is also a gorgeous spot with a seafront promenade lined by seafood restaurants.

(within 6.2 mi)

Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

Florestal Restaurant 0.7 mi
Gloria's Tavern Restaurant 0.9 mi
Caramba Restaurant 0.9 mi
Cangalho Restaurant 1.5 mi
Gecko Restaurant 1.9 mi
O Poco Pub 2.5 mi
Rota Algarviana Restaurant 3.2 mi
Tasca os Arquinhos Restaurant 3.2 mi
O Koala Restaurant 3.3 mi
Gloria Pub 3.4 mi

Groceries

Amanhecer - Supermercado Fresquinho III Supermarket 3.4 mi
Intermarché Supermarket 3.8 mi
Almeida Off-licence 4.1 mi
Baptista Supermarket 4.2 mi
Salema Market Supermarket 4.9 mi
Continente Modelo Supermarket 5.5 mi
Aldi Supermarket 5.7 mi
Lidl Supermarket 5.9 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

Lagos Zoological Park 1.6 mi
Fortaleza de Nossa senhora da Luz Castle 4.3 mi
Rocha Negra Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
Ichnofossil Site of Salema Beach Visitor attraction 5 mi
Jazida de icnofósseis da Praia Santa Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
Wake Salinas Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
Rota do Infante Salão de Jogos Amusement arcade 6.2 mi
Forte da Bandeira Castle 6.8 mi
Parque Aventura Lagos Theme park 7.1 mi

Public transport

Barão de São João 0.9 mi
Várzea Grande-Cruzamento 1 mi
Carrasqueira 1.4 mi
Pédragosa 1.4 mi
Medronhal / Zoo 1.6 mi
Barão de São Miguel 1.6 mi
Lagoa da Rosa 1.7 mi
Monte Figueiras 2 mi
Azóia 2.2 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 4.4 mi
Praia da Luz 4.4 mi
Praia de Cabanas Velhas (Naturista) 4.4 mi
Praia da Boca do Rio 4.5 mi
Praia da Salema 4.8 mi
Praia Grodo Mexilhão 5.3 mi
Praia Santa 5.4 mi

Other nearby

Espiche Golf Golf course 1.8 mi
Golf Santo António / Parque da Floresta Golf course 4.3 mi
Boavista Golf Resort Golf course 4.9 mi
A Serra General shop 6 mi

Local services

Caixa Geral de Depósitos Cashpoint 0.9 mi
Multibanco Cashpoint 3.8 mi
Banco BPI Cashpoint 4.2 mi
Farmácia Bensafrim Pharmacy 3.3 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
Galp Fuel station 4.7 mi

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Extras

A charge of €2.00 (£1.72) applies for the use of the shower.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
This site not have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does State of Being Sanctuary have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is State of Being Sanctuary dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near State of Being Sanctuary? There are thrice-weekly holistic horse walks at the sanctuary, or you can go it alone without the horses, following walking trails through the Barão de São João National Forest (direct access from … Read more
When can I check in and check out of State of Being Sanctuary?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at State of Being Sanctuary? From £16.74 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

Version: alfred@v4.74.110+106724

Dog (1 max)		€2.50 (€2.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)		€2.50 (€2.50) per night