Senses Camping

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  • Riverside glamping in the Serra da Estrela natural park
  • A 25-minute drive to Guarda; horse riding and guided hikes available
  • Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, yoga space and vegetable garden
‘A mountain range of stars’ is how the name of the Serra da Estrela natural park translates – and what a fittingly poetic name it is for this gorgeous part of the Guarda area. It is, after all, a place that has much in the way of mountain peaks, and little by way of light pollution… and as a result there are rewarding views all around by day and night. Up in the northern reaches of the park is Senses Camping, a peaceful glampsite run by an international crew of staff on a four-hectare olive oil production farm a couple of kilometres from the teeny village of Faia. As you may well imagine, this is a splendid spot for rural hikes – there are plenty of trails in the area, and weary walkers can cool off after their endeavours by paddling in the river by the farm, or taking a dip in its chlorine-free pool. For a different perspective on your park surroundings, head out for paragliding and climbing trips or have a chat with the folk on site to see what they can sort in terms of horse riding, guided hikes and archery sessions. Musing on what you’ve seen can be done at the meditation space or during a yoga class; you might also find it brings inspiration for a masterpiece during one of the site’s art sessions. Fuelling all this healthy activity is a restaurant that serves up meals made from fruits and veg grown on site, supplemented by other locally sourced ingredients. If you’re sorting your own provisions, your best bet is the city of Guarda, a 25-minute drive away.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 4
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Features

No 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

Disabled facilities

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Gastronomic delight

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Senses Camping

Quinta do Rio,

Quelho do Rio 1

Faia

Guarda

Portugal

6300-095

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon +0000 (GMT+00:00)

GPS

40.56258°N
-7.32054°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

There are lots of trails to choose from nearby for those heading here to hike; have a chat with those in the know on site for some ideas. Among the sights that you might like to base your strolls around are the medieval Linhares Castle (35 minutes’ drive), the displays of the Serra da Estrela Interpretation Centre (55 minutes) or the gushing cascades of Poço do Inferno waterfall (an hour and 10 minutes). Daredevil types may like to take mountain bikes to the trails around Covilhã (50 minutes) or sign up for climbing in the Zêzere glacier valley (an hour and 10 minutes). Up for a true uphill challenge? Mainland Portugal’s tallest peak, Torre, just happens to be about an hour’s drive away… Once safely returned to lower levels, leave the strenuous activities behind for a bit to take a wander around the rock art sites at Vale do Côa archaeology park (55 minutes) or have a tasty tour of Seia’s Museu do Pão (an hour), reputed to be the world’s largest bread museum.

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  • Does Senses Camping have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Senses Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Senses Camping? There are lots of trails to choose from nearby for those heading here to hike; have a chat with those in the know on site for some ideas. Among the sights that … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Senses Camping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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