Quinta do Retiro

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Casa Oliveirinha
Casa oliveirinha
Ecological pool – no chlorine or salt, just nature
Comes with a picnic table, parasol and lounges
Retiro
Pitches with nice views
Casa retiro
Dogs welcome in early and late season
Secluded area for your fully equipped tent
1/76
Ecological pool – no chlorine or salt, just nature
Comes with a picnic table, parasol and lounges
Retiro

  • Family-friendly site in a small, quiet valley of central Portugal
  • A 30-minute drive to Serra da Estrela Natural Park
  • On-site Finnish sauna for guests’ use during winter months
Escape your hectic life with a retreat at Quinta do Retiro, a nine-hectare site in a small quiet valley, 15 minutes’ drive from the town of Oliveira do Hospital in the Coimbra region of central Portugal. Quinta do Retiro is a top spot for active getaways: head to the Mondego or Alva river, each 20 minutes’ drive from the site, for kayaking, canoeing and swimming, or hike, bike or climb the mountains, cliffs and valleys of Serra da Estrela Natural Park, 30 minutes away, keeping an eye out for wolves, boars and golden eagles. Back on site, there’s plenty to keep you diverted: explore the terraced landscape of fruit trees, olive trees and grape vines, wander down to the small river that cuts through the small private valley, have a dip in the ecological swimming pool, or let the kids bounce all their energy away at the playground. If you’re staying during winter, take your relaxation to the next level and spend a few hours in the Casa Mimosa Finnish sauna before taking a cold plunge into the pool. Once a week, sit down with the rest of the guests for a ‘slow meal’ made with local produce – for the rest of the week, you’re fending for yourself in one of the many nearby restaurants. If you’re still hungry, stock up on snacks and other essentials at the shops in Oliveira do Hospital.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Rent a tent 2
Camper sites 10
RV sites 10
Mobile homes for rent 1
Open now
Opens April 1

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Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

Mandarin

Dutch

English

French

German

Spanish

Portuguese

Simplified Chinese

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 27 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This tranquil, natural campground in a lovely Portuguese setting gets rave reviews for its spacious, private sites and great, clean facilities, including a natural pool. Owners are always called friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with fresh bread daily. Most guests had a relaxing stay, though one had pitch issues, and another found the pool too deep. Caravan access is tricky but doable.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Accueil, fantastique, havre de paix piscine naturelle, douche, extrêmement grande tranquillité au milieu de la montagne

Disliked On pourrait regretter les moucherons, mais en même temps c’est la nature

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L'emplacement spacieux, l'accueil sympathique et bienveillant.…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked L'emplacement spacieux, l'accueil sympathique et bienveillant. L'environnement, les conseils pour les visites, les restaurants, les coins à découvrir.

Disliked Rien

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Great first camping experience for a family of 5

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 Katharina M. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Well kept facilities; very friendly and welcoming owner; easy check in check out. Electricity and water services. Area is nice for exploring / hiking.

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La calma y la distancia entre…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked La calma y la distancia entre parcelas. La atención de los propietarios.

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Camping muy tranquilo y respetuoso, ideal…

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Iñaki B. 1 review

2 bedroom safari tent (no pets)

Liked Camping muy tranquilo y respetuoso, ideal para descansar. Los clientes entienden perfectamente este concepto de descanso. Con los niños se está muy bien. La piscina es una maravilla, perfecta para refrescarse. Un sitio estupendo para desconectar.

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Mitten in der Natur, alles schön…

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 Veronika S. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Mitten in der Natur, alles schön grün.
Sanitär ist sauber. Campingplatz ist empfehlenswert.

Disliked Die Zufahrt zum Campingplatz ist sehr uneben. Vorsichtig fahren.

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Prachtige plek, genoeg ruimte, geen moeilijk…

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 Angelique Z. 1 review

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Prachtige plek, genoeg ruimte, geen moeilijk gedoe, fijn sanitair, hele ruime douche, heerlijk natuurzwembadje, lekker rustig, kortom fantastische plek!

Disliked Soms was de douche koud, was niet zo erg want het was heel warm. Alleen jammer bij het haren wassen, dan was het wel een beetje koud.

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Très bel endroit, au calme. Le…

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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 Benoit C. 4 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Très bel endroit, au calme. Le propriétaire est super. Les emplacements sont éloignés les uns des autres ce qui confère une tranquillité rarement trouvée dans d'autres campings. La piscine naturelle est magnifique.
Le top.

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Peaceful Location, great facilities and a…

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 Stephen W. 4 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Peaceful Location, great facilities and a welcoming host.

Disliked Access for caravans is tricky but very manageable

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Goede ontvangst door de campingeigenaren Mooie open…

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Goede ontvangst door de campingeigenaren
Mooie open plek, voldoende plek met een electriciteitsaansluiting die goed functioneerde, net toiletgebouw.
Camping waar alles gaat zoals dat hoort te zijn. 's ochtends verse broodjes door de plaatselijke bakker bezorgd, top.

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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 Waterslide Watersports

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 Rallies welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans

Location

Quinta do Retiro

Lugar Quinta do Retiro

Covas

Tábua

Portugal

3420-053

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

40.35209°N
7.91576°W

Route directions

Enter 'Venda da Esperança’ as an additional route stop in your navigation system. You will then enter the area where the park is located via the N17. This is a safe route for motorhomes and/or caravans. In Venda da Esperança, your navigation system will guide you to the park via the CM1308; again, a safe route of about four kilometres. For the last few metres, follow the signs to Quinta do Retiro ParCampismo.

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

While you’re in this part of the country, a trip to the city of Coimbra, an hour’s drive from Quinta do Retiro, is a must. The former Portuguese capital is full of museums, galleries, monasteries and cathedrals and a lengthy exploration of its streets is warranted. If you can only do one thing in Coimbra though, make sure to visit the stunning Baroque library, Biblioteca Joanina, at the university – it’s like something out of a fairytale. Head to the Museu Monográfico de Conímbriga, just over an hour from the site, to learn about the Romans’ history in Portugal through mosaics, sculptures and everyday objects, and be sure to traipse through the grounds to see the Roman ruins… If the kids are bored of museums and libraries, entertain them at Parque Biologico Serra Lousã, a wildlife park and petting zoo an hour’s drive from the site, where they can see bears and reptiles, follow the maze of fruit trees and join in at feeding time. To get a proper feel for Portuguese life, take a trip to the scenic hillside villages of Piódão and Talasnal, or explore the markets of the Tábua and Arganil regions to stock up on Portuguese delicacies and pick up some souvenirs from among the wares of local craftspeople.

Food and drink

  • Olea 1 mi
  • Sorriso De Leitão 2 mi
  • Italian Indian Palace 2.7 mi
  • Dona Isabel 2.8 mi
  • O Cantinho 2.8 mi
  • Churrasqueira Central 2.8 mi
  • Tasquinha dos Marques 2.9 mi
  • O Túnel 2.9 mi
  • Pizza etcetera 2.9 mi
  • Restaurante Pedro's 3 mi

Groceries

  • Coviran 2.7 mi
  • Super Caseiro 2.9 mi
  • Mercearia Brito 3 mi
  • Auchan Supermercado 3.1 mi
  • Cooperativa 3.2 mi
  • Aldi 3.2 mi
  • Continente Bom Dia 3.2 mi
  • Lidl 3.2 mi
  • Pingo Doce 3.3 mi
  • Intermarché 3.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Jardim Dr. álvaro Santos Madeira park 2.7 mi
  • Parque infantil de Candosa. Playground 2.9 mi
  • Parque Infantil Playground 2.9 mi
  • Parque do Mandanelho park 3.2 mi
  • Parque de Merendas de Candosa park 3.2 mi
  • Parque dos Marmelos park 3.2 mi
  • Parque de Lazer - Varandas de Avô park 3.6 mi
  • Parque da Escola Velha park 3.8 mi
  • Jardim Américo M. Abrantes park 3.9 mi
  • Parque Santa Ana park 3.9 mi

Family days out

  • Pelourinho de Percelada 0.7 mi
  • Ponte Romana da Bobadela 1.2 mi
  • Ruínas Romanas de Bobadela 1.3 mi
  • Pelourinho de Nogueira do Cravo 2.1 mi
  • Pelourinho de Lourosa 2.5 mi
  • Pelourinho de Couto 2.5 mi
  • Baloiço do Lajedo 2.6 mi
  • Ponte de Sumes 2.6 mi
  • Baloiço Panorâmico Nossa Senhora da Esperança 2.7 mi
  • Pelourinho de Candosa 2.8 mi

Public transport

  • Coito (X) Bus stop 2.7 mi
  • Paragem Rede-Expresso Bus stop 2.7 mi
  • Midões (Jardim) Bus stop 3 mi
  • Midões (Igreja) Bus stop 3 mi
  • Estação Rodoviária Bus station 3 mi
  • Midões (Tojais) Bus stop 3.2 mi
  • Casal de Senhora Bus stop 3.3 mi
  • Midões (X) Bus stop 3.6 mi
  • Vale de Gaios (X) Bus stop 3.9 mi
  • Póvoa de Midões (Ringue) Bus stop 4 mi

Beaches

  • Praia Fluvial de Vale de Gaios 3.6 mi
  • Praia Fluvial de São Sebastião da Feira 3.7 mi
  • Praia fluvial de Avô 4 mi
  • Praia Fluvial de Alvoco das Várzeas 5.5 mi
  • Praia Fluvial de São Gião 5.7 mi

What’s nearby

  • Espiritos Club Nightclub 2.1 mi
  • Lucky Home Shopping centre 2.9 mi
  • Saraiva & Filha - Materiais de Construção General shop 3.1 mi
  • O Mundo da China General shop 3.1 mi
  • Ferroliveira, Lda. General shop 3.3 mi
  • JMF - Portões e Automatismos General shop 3.7 mi
  • Casa Luzarte - Metais General shop 3.7 mi
  • Europa China General shop 4.4 mi
  • Music Bar Nightclub 4.6 mi

Local services

  • OHP-00009 Charging station 2.4 mi
  • OHP-00012 Charging station 2.5 mi
  • Nuno Álvares Pharmacy 2.6 mi
  • Galp Fuel station 2.7 mi
  • Farmácia Santos Pharmacy 2.8 mi
  • Freitas Fuel station 2.8 mi
  • Farmácia Dinis Pharmacy 2.9 mi
  • Powerdot Charging station 2.9 mi
  • OHP-00013 Charging station 3 mi
  • OHP-00004/21 Charging station 3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Quinta do Retiro have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Quinta do Retiro dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Quinta do Retiro? While you’re in this part of the country, a trip to the city of Coimbra, an hour’s drive from Quinta do Retiro, is a must. The former Portuguese capital is full of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Quinta do Retiro?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Quinta do Retiro? From $24.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.