Sublime Sun and Van

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Pitches
Green surrounds
Sunlight through the trees
Outdoor accommodation in sesimbra, portugal

  • Quiet and well-maintained touring site 1.5 kilometres from the beach
  • A 20-minute drive from Sesimbra; Lisbon city centre 40 minutes
  • Dog-friendly site with outdoor picnic areas; bike rental available
Sublime indeed is the location of Sublime Sun and Van, a place that’s got ample space for tourers looking to spend a few days (or more) by the splendid south Portugal coast. Secluded Praia do Meco beach and the Atlantic Ocean are just a kilometre and a half from this coastal site, making it easy to get in plenty of time stretched out on the sand… This laidback site also hires out bikes for those looking to cycle through the local countryside or down along the coast. Both are excellent options: there are plenty of nature spots to explore in the surrounding area, with highlights including the Costa de Caparica nature reserve and the mountains, cliffs and caves of Arrábida natural park. It's also pretty easy to swap rural views for city ones with a day trip to Lisbon, 40 minutes away. The site is on the edge of Alfarim, a small town with several food shops, takeaways and bars to try out, and a couple of kilometres from more foodie options in Aldeia do Meco. There are spacious picnic areas back at base if you end up taking some of that food back or decide to cook for yourself on site. The pitches here are basic but well-maintained, with both water and electricity for those that want them. They’re all flat and level and surrounded by greenery for added privacy, making this simple site a pleasant place to stay. Dogs are welcome to stay here, but please make sure they're on their best behaviour.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open now
Opens 10 March
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

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

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The nearest grey waste disposal facility is the Intermarché Sesimbra (10 kms away).

Languages spoken

English

French

Portuguese

Spanish

Open from Tue 10 Mar to

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
6
Child friendliness
2
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
9

50% would recommend this site to a friend

50% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, with one reviewer noting the sound of goats and a rooster. It is situated close to the beach. However, some guests describe the pitches as basic, like a neglected parking area, with a lack of services and security. One reviewer experienced difficulties contacting the operators and did not receive a refund for an advance payment. Another highlighted issues with the accuracy of online descriptions for certain pitches.

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Electric optional earth touring pitch

Liked Nichts

Disliked Der Platz war unter aller Kanone! Ein Hinterhof, schwer zu finden, inmitten von Schrott und fernab jeglicher Zivilisation. Natürlich ist niemand vor Ort gewesen (weder Betreiber noch Gäste).
Wir raten allen Urlaubern ausdrücklich ab, von diesem "Stellplatz" Gebrauch zu machen!
Die Betreiber sind weder via email, noch via Telefon zu erreichen gewesen. Natürlich wurde die Vorabzahlung einbehalten. Ein falsches Bild dieser furchtbaren Lokalität im Stellplatzführer/Internet rundes das fatale Bild noch ab.

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Liked Super !!!

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Hat alles wunderbar geklappt. Strom ja,…

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Anonymous

Electric optional earth touring pitch

Liked Hat alles wunderbar geklappt.
Strom ja, alles weitere bringst du selber mit und/oder in Ordnung.

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Anonymous

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Liked There was a big delay of getting our rented campervan in Lisbon so we had to change plans and book a camping spot closer to the city last minute. Fortunately Sublime Sun and van was available, and affordable. It waa quiet and peaceful, only the sound of the bells of the nearby goats could be heard falling asleep and a rooster waking up the next day. Very close to the beach as well. Would recommend.

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Anonymous

Electric optional earth touring pitch

Liked Assolutamente no.
Piazzola per camper, in realtà un parcheggio di una abitazione, buoi e trasandato.
Nessun tipo di servizio, nessun sintomo di sicurezza per trascorrere una notte tranquilla.
Da evitare. Nei pareggi ci sono altri camping molto validi

Disliked Anche il sito, potrebbe verificare prima di suggerire certe piazzole.

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Liked Assez calme après 23h

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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 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 No hot water 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

Cycle hire nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Sublime Sun and Van

Rua Da Marconi 45

Alfarim

Aldeia do Meco

Sesimbra

Portugal

2970-102

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon WEST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

38.47871°N
9.16596°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

Rural wanders top of your list? Take your boots over to the Costa da Caparica nature reserve (20 minutes’ drive) for trails to sandy beaches and fossil-packed cliffs, or head to Arrábida natural park (20 minutes) for hilly hikes and potential spottings of wild boar and pods of dolphins. Keeping with the outdoor activities, you might also like to try out various watersports at Meira Pro Center (10 minutes) or take history-tinged strolls around Castelo de Sesimbra and the coastal church Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel (both 15 minutes). Wine-themed wanders can also be had if you head over to the vineyards around Vale dos Barris (35 minutes). Bit of town time? Take the 20-minute drive to Sesimbra to see the imposing Fort of Santiago and dine in seafront restaurants, or head to Lisbon in about 40 minutes for a day spent touring the Torre de Belem, the National Azulejo Museum and Jerónimos Monastery, riding the classic trams and working out which bakery does the best pasteis de nata.

Food and drink

  • Os Potes 0.1 mi
  • Alfa 2 0.3 mi
  • Capelinha do Meco - Petiscos 0.4 mi
  • Acácio 0.5 mi
  • Cel mar 0.6 mi
  • Tropical 0.6 mi
  • Mequinhos 0.6 mi
  • Petiscos no Bairro - Meco 0.6 mi
  • Mundial 0.6 mi
  • O Peralta 0.7 mi

Groceries

  • Amanhecer - Frutaria e Minimercado Atlântico 0.3 mi
  • Pingo Doce 3.3 mi
  • Continente Modelo 3.3 mi
  • Sesimbra Shopping 3.4 mi
  • Lidl 3.4 mi
  • Minimercado Nela 3.6 mi
  • Intermarché 3.8 mi
  • Aldi 3.8 mi
  • Pingo Doce 3.8 mi
  • Pingo Doce 4.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Parque da Amizade park 1.5 mi
  • Entre Mar e Mar park 2.4 mi
  • Parque dos Sobreiros park 3.3 mi
  • Parque de Merendas park 3.3 mi
  • Parque 25 de Abril park 3.5 mi
  • Parque dos Pecaninos park 3.6 mi
  • Parque de Merendas João David park 3.7 mi
  • Megui - Espaço Kids Playground 3.7 mi
  • Parque da Vila Amália park 4.1 mi
  • Parque Augusto Pólvora park 4.4 mi

Family days out

  • Embarcação Boa Esperança Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
  • Monumento Natural da Pedreira do Avelino Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Arco Natural Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Castelo de Sesimbra Castle 3.7 mi
  • Gesseira de Santana Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
  • Castelo - Zimbra Cooperativa Agrícola Castle 3.9 mi
  • Baloiço Sou Feliz no Castelo Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • Forte do Cavalo Castle 4 mi
  • Forte de Santiago Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Pelourinho de Sesimbra Visitor attraction 4.3 mi

Public transport

  • Estr Marconi - Artesanato 0.08 mi
  • Alfarim (EN 377) R dos Arneiros 0.3 mi
  • EN 377 - Centro 0.3 mi
  • R Praia Mº Baixo - Casas Encosta 0.4 mi
  • Aldeia Meco (R Praia Moinho Baixo 20) 0.4 mi
  • Ald Meco (R Praia Moinho de Baixo) 0.4 mi
  • Rua dos Corvais 0.5 mi
  • R Praia Mº Baixo 106 0.5 mi
  • Aldeia Meco (R Praia M Baixo) Centro 0.5 mi
  • Rua da Marconi 0.6 mi

Beaches

  • Praia do Meco (Tramagueira) 1.2 mi
  • Praia de Alfarim 1.4 mi
  • Praia do Penedo 1.5 mi
  • Praia das Bicas 1.7 mi
  • Praia da Pipa 2 mi
  • Lagoa de Albufeira 2.1 mi
  • Praia da Foz 2.5 mi
  • Praia do Rebenta Bois 2.7 mi
  • Praia do Ouro 4 mi
  • Praia da Tranca 4.3 mi

What’s nearby

  • Marina do Clube Naval de Sesimbra 4.1 mi
  • Imperial Nightclub 4.2 mi
  • Centro Comercial Oficina Shopping centre 4.3 mi
  • Bazar Alam General shop 4.3 mi

Local services

  • BP Fuel station 0.3 mi
  • Cepsa Fuel station 0.8 mi
  • Quinta do Miguel Tesla Destination Charger Charging station 1.4 mi
  • SSB-00038/39 Charging station 3.3 mi
  • SSB-00021 Charging station 3.4 mi
  • Continente Modelo Sesimbra Charging station 3.4 mi
  • Pingo Doce Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • BP Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • USF Castelo Clinic 3.5 mi
  • HP Physio Clinic 3.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sublime Sun and Van have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sublime Sun and Van dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sublime Sun and Van? Rural wanders top of your list? Take your boots over to the Costa da Caparica nature reserve (20 minutes’ drive) for trails to sandy beaches and fossil-packed cliffs, or head to Arrábida … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sublime Sun and Van?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sublime Sun and Van? From £9.44 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.