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Add your business details- Among spectacular scenery near Alentejo's Vicentina Coast
- Waterpark with Olympic pool, paddling pool and indoor wave pool
- Restaurant, farm, archery, playground and summer entertainment
A Portuguese eco experience – and then some. The star of smashing Zmar Eco Experience in Odemira's Zambujeira do Mar is undoubtedly its spectacular waterpark (Olympic pool, anyone?), but oh so much more fabness awaits at this award-winning Portuguese seaside site.
For sandy starters, Zmar is a short drive from the pristine beaches of Almograve, lauded as among the most splendid in Alentejo – which in turn have been acclaimed as among the finest beaches in all of Europe. But. That waterpark. Clap your eyes upon the site pics to see its true splendour: this fab place comes with an outdoor Olympic pool, a paddling pool and an indoor pool with artificial waves, just to see you sorted for the first day or two.
And. There's a whole heap more to keep all ages entertained on this friendly park, such as a small farm for small guests to coo over the animals, a playground to keep them occupied afterwards, and sports activities of all sorts including a padel court, a fitness area, five-a-side football pitch and – right on target, this – archery for you to test your shooting skills. A kids' club and entertainment activities run during high season.
Are you a tad peckish after all that? Time for a lazy lol in the Zmar restaurant, to sort out plentiful supplies of fresh local food. A pool bar as well as picnics are available in summer too.
Site type
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273Open all year 
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Portuguese
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Zmar Eco Experience
Herdade A-de-Mateus
EN 393/1
Zambujeira do Mar
Odemira
Portugal
7630-011
Directions Timezone
Europe/Lisbon +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
37.60247°N
-8.72845°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
Zmar's setting on the Vicentina Coast is a short drive from the seaside village of Zambujeira do Mar, home of the famed Festival do Sudoeste or Southwest Festival every August. Surfing and kayaking are available nearby, either at Zambujeira or one of the several resorts dotted along the coast.
Heading inland, it's a 20-minute drive to Odemira, an ancient town atop a hill with white houses facing the Mira river. Potters and wannabes can mosey along to Odemira's pottery workshop to see earthenware being moulded into shape by the skilled local artisans; after that, head out of town to the big Santa Clara dam, where there's a watersports centre and stacks of space for summer sunbathing.
It's about two and a half hours' drive from this peaceful place to the Portuguese capital Lisbon, a trip well worth making for a day around this splendid city's cafés, museums, architecture and busy arty vibe.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almograve | 8.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Zambujeira Do Mar | 10.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Alteirinhos | 10.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Carvalhal (Odemira) | 12.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Furnas-Mar | 13.6 km | Estuary | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Zmar Eco Experience have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Zmar Eco Experience dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Zmar Eco Experience? Zmar's setting on the Vicentina Coast is a short drive from the seaside village of Zambujeira do Mar, home of the famed Festival do Sudoeste or Southwest Festival every August. Surfing and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Zmar Eco Experience?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m.