Quinta da Dourada

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Swimming pool (added by manager 21 Oct 2022)

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  • Dog-friendly farm site in the Serra de S. Mamede Nature Park
  • A 15-minute drive from Portalegre, with wineries and hikes nearby
  • Outdoor swimming pool on site and regular starry skies
Whether you’re tackling trails, relaxing or browsing typical Alentejo towns, Quinta da Dourada will quickly acquaint you with the ways of Portalegre in Portugal. The dog-friendly site is based on a farm in the Serra de S. Mamede Nature Park, a protected area with mountains and regular starry skies. In fact, the owners of Quinta da Dourada say that one of the first things many guests proclaim is, ‘Are there that many stars in the sky?’. With the quiet atmosphere, fresh air and starry skies, this is a top spot to lie back and admire the Milky Way when the conditions are right. It goes without saying that you should get plenty of rest here. That’s exactly what Nuno Malato Correia intended when she started reconverting the family property into the current site. That’s not to say that there isn’t anything to do at the retreat. On the contrary, there’s an outdoor swimming pool and animals, a fountain and a stream to wander around. When you’re not unwinding on site, there are hiking trails across the slopes and plains, with the highest point being at 1025 metres above sea level. Take yourself to a winery or oil mill; there are many within a short drive of the site. The area’s just as excellent for those who want a taste of the local gastronomy, with regional specialities like lamb stew, Boleima cake or Elvas plums available in towns like Portalegre (15 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 1
Motorhome pitches 1
Tent pitches 1
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Quinta da Dourada

Parque Natural da Serra de S. Mamede

Portalegre

Portalegre

Portugal

7300-409

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

39.31527°N
-7.39634°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

What might you tick off your bucket list first? If waterfalls have made your list, there are a couple of excellent spots about. Cascata de São Julião (10 minutes’ drive) has an almost 12-metre drop masked by the trees and Cascata da Cabroeira (25 minutes) is sublime for wading in the shallows. It’s highly likely that you’ll be looking to browse a few Alentejo towns too. Portalegre (15 minutes) has a church, castle and plenty of cobbled streets. Castelo de Vide (half an hour) is equally as splendid, with characteristic white houses, steep medieval streets and fountains thought to contain healing water. A historic spot for your itinerary is Castle of Marvão (half an hour) too, a medieval fortress built by King Dinis with two cisterns and sublime views over slopes.

Reviews

7

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The location is simply beautiful and the Quinta looks wonderful at night…

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

Electric earth pitch

Liked: The location is simply beautiful and the Quinta looks wonderful at night with nice lighting.

Disliked: The owner was a little rude at times and when we used the laundry service they shrunk our clothes. We were rushed out at check out an hour earlier than we'd been led to believe and the food provided in the evening was nice enough but incredibly overpriced. The pool area could do with being cleaned more often but there were some lovely places to sit in the sun.

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Wish we could have stayed longer. Looking forward to returning!

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

Electric earth pitch

Liked: Lovely setting. Peaceful. Water and electric hook up. Hammock and drying line. Privacy! Access to swimming pool. Availability of delicious traditional home cooked evening meal and breakfast. Very reasonably priced. Toilet and shower facility for campers -availabe and clean. Kind of lost our way getting there, so close and yet so far. Phoned the owner and he came out and escorted us there! Excellent service!!

Disliked: Access road tricky for caravan. Restricted width. So glad we were able to get through!!

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  • Does Quinta da Dourada have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Quinta da Dourada dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Quinta da Dourada? What might you tick off your bucket list first? If waterfalls have made your list, there are a couple of excellent spots about. Cascata de São Julião (10 minutes’ drive) has an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Quinta da Dourada?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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