Gaio Camping
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Add your business detailsWe are an off-grid riverside campsite in central Portugal where the emphasis is very much on socialising with fellow travellers and campers.
Gaio Camping is in the foothills of the Estrela Mountains. Lack of light pollution makes the night sky in this area spectacular. We have two 3m geodomes for rent and pitches for tents.
We are completely off grid with a large solar system and solar showers. Gaio is on a floodplain and so the whole site is dismantled and packed away for the winter. Much like a festival crew, we pack everything down and store it and clear the ground down to the last bottle top!
The site has been described as having a festival atmosphere.
The site is on the River Alva and includes a wildflower-covered meadow and a beautiful black walnut grove. The river is the perfect temperature for swimming and vital in the summer months to cool off.
We have a large kitchen/entertainment dome where we have regular live music and lots of laughter. Delicious meals can be booked in advance and breakfast is available every day.
Dogs are more than welcome.
Campground type
3
10
3Languages spoken
English
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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 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
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' marketType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Gaio Camping
Vira Milho
Largo do chiado
Barril de Alva
Coimbra
Portugal
3305-020
Directions Timezone
Europe/Lisbon +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
40.29593°N
-7.95763°W
Route directions
The nearest town is Coja.
Buses from Porto and Lisbon go to Coimbra. Change there and take a bus to Coja, or a train to Santa Combidao.
When you get there, please give us a call and we will come and pick you up.
By car, please follow directions to Coja and then head north towards Barril de Alva on the M517.
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
The nearest city to our site is Coimbra, known as the 'Oxford of Portugal' and the oldest university city in Europe.
The Estrela Mountains are rugged and covered in pine and eucalyptus. Forestry tracks ensure you can get virtually everywhere 'off-road' and there are 4x4 tours and canoeing down the river with a guide both available.
We find that guests stay on site for the most part, as there is always something happening in the big dome.
We like our guests to meet each other and we encourage mingling, believing that a camping holiday is made by the folk who meet round the campfire.
Payment terms
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gaio Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gaio Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gaio Camping? The nearest city to our site is Coimbra, known as the 'Oxford of Portugal' and the oldest university city in Europe. The Estrela Mountains are rugged and covered in pine and eucalyptus. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gaio Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 9 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 9 a.m.