When can I check in and check out of Camping Serro da Bica?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Camping Serro da Bica?

From $19.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping Serro da Bica

View prices & book Last booked 6 days ago 8.5 11 reviews

Peaceful wildlife haven with a friendly atmosphere and tidy facilities
Access to walks and bike rides; walk to the river to fish or swim
Social activities on site such as barbecues and pizza evenings

How about friendly vibes 50 metres from the Mira river and a site that's surrounded by walks and cycling trails? If that all sounds like a bit of you, nab a spot at Camping Serro da Bica in the centre of southern Portugal. Since the new owners took charge of this site in 2018, the friendly atmosphere has been a top priority – much appreciated by new guests and regulars (families and dogs included). During the week, there’s an opportunity to catch up together in the log cabin. On the weekends, the site often throws a barbecue, a pizza evening or a trip to a local restaurant. On that note, there are several high-quality restaurants within five kilometres of the site (perhaps take a splendid stroll there and back, admiring the local wildlife as you go). Peace and space are the key characteristics at Camping Serro da Bica, as is the gorgeous natural setting. There are cork, holm oaks and seasonal plant life all around, and at the bottom of the site is a 50-metre path to the Mira river, where wild swimming and fishing are year-round activities. If you’re ready and raring to get out, walking routes start directly from the site, ranging in length from five to 15 kilometres. Cyclists can access several different cycling routes of different difficulties, as well as mountain biking nearby. It’s very neat here, despite being such a wildlife haven. There’s a toilet and shower block with underfloor heating, washing-up and laundry facilities and wifi covering the whole site. Plus, the grounds are easily accessible for those carrying any equipment with them. If you’re wondering about local amenities, you’ll be pleased to find that Ourique, 10 minutes’ drive away, has a large supermarket, several small shops, cafés and restaurants.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Portuguese

Open from Sat, Oct 12 2024 to Mon, Jun 30 2025

Open from Mon, Sep 1 2025 to Tue, Jun 30 2026

Campsite types & availability

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt tent campsite

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt

Site size: unlimited

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

unlimited

Ground type

Gravel and cement/asphalt

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Electric: 6 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

European plug

Picnic table

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		€2.20 (€2.20) per night
Bring a porch awning (1 max)		€2.20 (€2.20) per night
Discount for children (4-12 years old) (5 max)		-€1 (-€1) per night
Dog (2 max)		€1 (€1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		€2.50 (€2.50) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		€2.50 (€2.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €17 (€17) 1 night, 2 adults

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Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Grass and earth

Site size: unlimited

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass and earth

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Electric: 6 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Picnic table

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		€2.20 (€2.20) per night
Bring a porch awning (1 max)		€2.20 (€2.20) per night
Discount for children (4-12 years old) (5 max)		-€1 (-€1) per night
Dog (2 max)		€1 (€1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		€2.50 (€2.50) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		€2.50 (€2.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €21 (€21) 1 night, 2 adults

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Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Travel Trailer or RV or Class B motorhome allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Ground type

Gravel and cement/asphalt

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Travel Trailer, RV, Class B motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Electric: 6 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

European plug

Picnic table

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		€2.20 (€2.20) per night
Bring a porch awning (1 max)		€2.20 (€2.20) per night
Discount for children (4-12 years old) (5 max)		-€1 (-€1) per night
Dog (2 max)		€1 (€1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		€2.50 (€2.50) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		€2.50 (€2.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €22.90 (€22.90) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

One of the best campsites we’ve stayed at

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

keith c. May 2025

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Beautiful rural site with large pitches. The staff were friendly and helpful and the facilities were great and very clean. There are great walks straight from the site. Happy hour at the bar is well worth attending.

Disliked: There’s nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp site. Well spaced out pitches in a beautiful setting. …

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Christopher H. Apr 2025

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely camp site. Well spaced out pitches in a beautiful setting. Hosts welcoming. We can thoroughly recommend if you want peace and tranquillity.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fue una experiencia muy buena! Las parcelas del camping están muy bien…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Julia L. Aug 2024

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Fue una experiencia muy buena! Las parcelas del camping están muy bien pero sobretodo las instalaciones están muy limpias. Viajamos con 4 niños (2 de ellos bebés) y tuvimos la tranquilidad de que pudieran usar baños y duchas con tranquilidad por la limpieza que tenían. Hay un lago donde poder bañarse con acceso relativamente fácil para niños pequeños y muy accesible para mayores. Lugar muy tranquilo, genial para desconectar. 100% recomendable

Disliked: No tiene supermercado pero no es un problema ya que el pueblo está muy cerca y hay grandes supermercados para poder comprar lo que necesites.

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Netteheid, rust, omgeving, viendelijke eigenaren. Wij verbleven maar 2x nachten vanwege doorreis…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

David G. Aug 2024

Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Netteheid, rust, omgeving, viendelijke eigenaren. Wij verbleven maar 2x nachten vanwege doorreis aar het noorden maar we hadden hier net zoe goed een week kunnen verblijven. Top camping!

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From the manager: Super bedankt. Nog heel veel plezier in Portugal.

Level pitches and private

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2024

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Good size pitch, private ( as your on different levels)

Showers were hot, clean

Washing up water was hot water

Recycling

45 mins drive to the beach

WiFi was good , even on the pitch

Disliked: Didn't realise you had to pay on leaving( departure day) , most places/sites take or ask for payment on arrival

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Would not recommend site.

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2024

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Near river & good pitch location

Disliked: Felt being English in the minority as mostly Dutch seem to stay here. There is a lot of traffic noise. Also was asked to pay by cash not card as campsite incurred changes, this was not mentioned when booking or at check in.

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Desierto???

Overall	2/10
Location	No rating
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

nines o. Aug 2023

Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: No

Disliked: Al llegar directamente nos dimos la vuelta y buscamos otro camping, parecía un desierto, no había absolutamente nadie ni en recepción ni en las zonas comunes, cuatro tiendas de campaña, solo CUATRO! y ni una sombra, parecía un solar abandonado

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From the manager: There is always somebody available to help our guest if we are not there. We were also busy with some works, but still we had some good spots to stay. We are sorry we could not have the right solution for you.

La tranquillité La propreté…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Laurent B. Aug 2023

Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: La tranquillité
La propreté

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend this site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Jul 2023

Powered grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The campsite was excellent and well organized. The location is great, off the main road and a 5-minute walk to a serene river and more hiking options.

Recommend to friends Visit again

absolutely fantastic

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Laura M. May 2023

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: What was there not to like!? it is an incredible campsite that is secluded and well thought out pitch placing. You basically have your own plot of land. Our hosts are most welcoming and are very happy to advise on local hikes and activities.
It is an 50min from Vilamoura and Albufera which keeps it peaceful and not so crowded.
The beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the river and wildlife on your doorstep is incredible.
There is a drought in Southern Portugal and Spain and we were asked to go sparingly on the water and this was not an issue as we all play a part.
Will definitely return when in the area again and would most definitely recommend to anyone to visit for at least a long weekend or longer.

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Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Camping Serro da Bica

Horta da Bica

Aldeia de Palheiros

Ourique

Portugal

7670-202

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

37.56635°N
-8.26498°W

Route directions

Please use the hard shoulder to take the slip road from the IC1. The site is signposted.

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

Compasses out… Camping Serro da Bica is well-based for adventures to the north, east, south and west. First, perhaps investigate the deserted Roman mine landscape at the Sao Domingos Mine (an hour and 10 minutes' drive) or the waterfalls in the Pulo do Lobo (an hour and 10 minutes) nature reserve, both to the east. Algarve beaches (an hour and 10 minutes) are to the south, with sandy islands, sea caves, cliffs, and scenic rock formations. Meanwhile, in the west, the Atlantic coast (around an hour and 10 minutes) has yet more impressive cliffs and splendid beaches that are certainly less crowded than the Algarve’s. In the north, day trip options include the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Roman Evora (an hour and 45 minutes), medieval Alcácer do Sal (an hour and 10 minutes) and ancient ruins in Beja (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Zambujeira Do Mar	28.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Alteirinhos	28.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Carvalhal (Odemira)	29.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The fishing lakes are stocked with roach, carp, barbel, black perch, sunfish.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This campground/park does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. between 01/01 and 12/31.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is allowed.

Sites

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping Serro da Bica have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping Serro da Bica dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping Serro da Bica? Compasses out… Camping Serro da Bica is well-based for adventures to the north, east, south and west. First, perhaps investigate the deserted Roman mine landscape at the Sao Domingos Mine (an hour … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping Serro da Bica?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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How much does it cost to stay at Camping Serro da Bica? From $19.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.