Equilibrio Farm

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Lake
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Looking up at the olive trees
Grass pitches
Peaceful pitches

  • Peaceful off-grid pitches among the olive trees at an Alentejo farm
  • A 10-minute walk to Torrão for shops and eating; Evora 40 mins' drive
  • Wildlife haven with lots of birds to spot and excellent stargazing
Craving some silence, scenery and stunning starry skies? Equilibrio Farm is the place to find all of those, in a gorgeous location just under a kilometre from the small town of Torrão. This off-grid Alentejo site is part of a peaceful farm owned by an Austrian family who are keen to welcome guests to share their gorgeous part of the world for a while. It's a simple nature-oriented site with absolutely no electricity at the pitches and very limited artificial lighting around the site, so please do bring a torch or headlamp with you. You’ll be sharing the place with a fair bit of wildlife, particularly birds like storks, herons, black kites and cormorants, all of which congregate around the lake. The main agricultural activity at the farm is olive oil production, and you’ll be pitching up among around 350 olive trees, including one that’s thought to be 800 years old. You may of course also like to buy some of the farm’s oil while you’re here… As a small site without the infrastructure and facilities of bigger, conventional campsites, Equilibrio Farm is suited to guests who are looking for a simpler stay. It has basic amenities including water, a couple of warm showers and composting toilets, and you’ll be able to put up your awning or gazebo for a bit of shelter from the weather. It all makes a very peaceful spot in which to listen to the sounds of nature and gaze up at the sparkling night sky. And while the atmosphere is definitely one of rural peace, it’s handy that the town is only about 10 minutes’ walk away for shops and places to eat.

Site type

Tent sites 2
Travel trailer sites 2
RV sites 2
Open all year
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Safety

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

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

German

Portuguese

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Primitive grass campsite

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Disliked Muito mau iluminação 0 nada de eletricidade nem uma luz casa de banho imunda a cheirar mal e sem luz nenhuma muito má a experiencia .
Tive de ir para outro parque campismo 🏕️

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that our farm was not the right camping experience for you.

Equilibrio is an off-grid nature campsite, rather than a conventional serviced campsite. We try to make this very clear in our Pitchup description, where we explain that the facilities are simple and that guests have access to water, warm showers and composting toilets.

We were a little surprised by the review, as when we spoke to you during your stay you told us that everything was fine. Had you mentioned the problems with the toilet or lighting to us at the time, we would have been happy to check them immediately and try to help.

We understand that our simple, off-grid setup is not for everyone. Guests looking for more infrastructure, lighting and the facilities of a traditional campsite will probably be happier at a conventional camping site, while Equilibrio is aimed at people who enjoy simple camping, nature, quiet surroundings and dark nights under the stars.

We do, however, take your comment about the cleanliness of the toilet seriously and will make sure this is checked.

We wish you all the best for the rest of your travels.


Features

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 Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Equilibrio Farm

Rua de Beja 65

Torrão

Alcácer do Sal

Portugal

7595-125

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

38.29962°N
8.22938°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

You may like to get out and explore the area on foot – there are some good hiking trails nearby, including a couple that take you to viewpoints overlooking Albufeira de Vale de Gaio (the lake you can spot from the farm). Have a little stroll around Torrão as well, to see its churches and historic fountains before a dip in the open-air pool. If you’d like to see more of the area’s architecture, perhaps head to Viana do Alentejo (25 minutes’ drive) to see its castle and travel a little way out of town to visit Santuário de Nossa Senhora d’Aires. The gorgeous Capela das Conchas (10 minutes) is worth seeing too, for its intricate design of shells and stones. For other days out nearby, spend some time in Evora (40 minutes), visiting its cathedral, Roman temple and Chapel of Bones, or seek out local wineries to sample some of the tipples the Alentejo area has become known for.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Café Restaurante o Besugo 0.5 km
  • O Tordo Restaurant 0.5 km
  • Pub 4 0.6 km
  • Polo Norte Restaurant 0.8 km
  • Restaurante Girassol 1 km

Groceries

  • Mais Perto Torrão 1.2 km

Family days out

  • Paço dos Henriques 12.4 km

Local services

  • Crédito Agrícola Cashpoint 0.6 km
  • Crédito Agrícola Cashpoint 11.7 km
  • TFuel Fuel station 0.5 km
  • Farmácia Faria Pharmacy 0.6 km
  • Extensão de Saúde de Torrão Clinic 0.9 km

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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 Equilibrio Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Equilibrio Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Equilibrio Farm? You may like to get out and explore the area on foot – there are some good hiking trails nearby, including a couple that take you to viewpoints overlooking Albufeira de Vale … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Equilibrio Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Equilibrio Farm? From $28.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.