Quinta do Vale Formoso
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Add your business details- Peaceful and family-friendly site on an equestrian farm in the hills
- A 25-minute drive to Caldas da Rainha and 10 from Salinas de Rio Maior
- Swimming pool, indoor common room, kitchen, guided walks and barbecues
Can’t decide between coast, countryside or city? Be within driving distance of all three at Quinta do Vale Formoso, a site in the hills of central Portugal a 25-minute drive from Caldas da Rainha and around half an hour to sandy Foz do Arelho beach.
If you’re planning a lazy hol and this Atlantic Ocean destination sounds a tad too far for splash time, have no fear: you can still wallow in the water with ease at a swimming pool in the park’s grounds. And what grounds they are... Quinta do Vale Formoso’s grassy gardens, stretching out towards a line of tall trees in the distance, helps this prettily titled park live up to its name and also house fab facilities for horsing about including a riding arena, stables and a training school.
Trotting, galloping and cantering generally get you working up an appetite? Barbecues are on site and you can take your food into the cosy common area to settle down on squishy armchairs beside the fireplace.
Outdoor activities close by are at Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park around a 20-minute drive away, for trekking through a barren landscape, spelunking in chalky caves or searching for the fossilised tracks of dinosaurs. Nearer still are the Salinas de Rio Maior, to see artisans sift salt from the pools and process it in an age-old way.
Portugal’s rife with ancient sights of note as well as long-running traditions, from the massive Castle of Óbidos (25 minutes’ drive) to the stately Alcobaça Monastery. And if you want to get to know the Leiria area like a local? Ask site staff about guided walks, wine and cheese nights, and quad biking through the surrounds.
Site type
50
10
10Open all year
Languages spoken
English
Portuguese
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Quinta do Vale Formoso
Venda da Costa
Alvorninha
Caldas da Rainha
Portugal
2500-344
Directions Timezone
Europe/Lisbon +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
39.38736°N
-8.99211°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
On the way to Foz do Arelho beach from the site, drop by the Lagoa de Óbidos (35 minutes' drive), to kitesurf and windsurf on the lagoon (or just watch others showing off their skills...).
The famed beach of Nazaré is a little further on at a 40-minute drive from the site, home to one of the world’s biggest waves as well as – in the words of Quinta do Vale Formoso’s owners – “fireworks, folk dancing and a fair”.
Portugal’s capital also got a festival spirit: make a beeline to Lisbon for cool shopping, old streets snaking down hills and topnotch seafood restaurants an hour and 15 minutes away.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Martinho Do Porto | 18.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Foz Do Arelho-Lagoa | 20.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Salgado | 20.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Praia Do Mar | 21.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bom Sucesso | 21.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Quinta do Vale Formoso have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Quinta do Vale Formoso dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Quinta do Vale Formoso? On the way to Foz do Arelho beach from the site, drop by the Lagoa de Óbidos (35 minutes' drive), to kitesurf and windsurf on the lagoon (or just watch others showing … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Quinta do Vale Formoso?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: Anytime