Parque de Campismo Rural Lapa dos Gaivões

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  • Spacious, shaded pitches at a peaceful Alentejo site near Esperança
  • In the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park, 10 mins' drive from Arronches
  • Swimming pool, wifi and modern bathrooms on site
Ah, the Alentejo area – what a glorious spot for a holiday, with lovely rural scenery all around and a tasty spread of local food and wine to try out while you’re here. Pick a pitch at Parque de Campismo Rural Lapa dos Gaivões, 10 minutes’ drive from Arronches, and you’ll be in a prime position to soak up all the many delights of this fabulous area. This site is located within the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park, so it’s a peaceful place with easy access to things like walking trails, birdwatching spots and river beaches where you can swim or launch canoes. Life on site is pretty laidback, with guests staying on large pitches that measure more than 100 square metres each (giving you plenty of room to spread out) and are surrounded by all sorts of trees (cherry, pine, pomegranate and plum trees among them). The trees keep everything refreshingly cool in summer, and there’s also a swimming pool on site where you can take a cooling dip. Facilities at this park have been well thought out – guests have access to a washing machine, a wifi service and modern bathrooms with hot showers, baby changing facilities and an accessible bathroom. A stay in this area simply demands that you try as much local cuisine as possible – things like local sausages, cheeses, soups and fish dishes are essential parts of the Alto Alentejo experience. The nearest village, Esperança, is two kilometres away and a good place to find shops and cafés/restaurants that will give you a good taste of the area.

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Camper sites 6
RV sites 6
Open now
Opens October 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Portuguese

Open from Wed, Oct 1 to

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Open from Thu, Oct 1 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 24 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Tranquil site with spotless facilities, including hot showers & new restrooms. Owners are super friendly & helpful, even arranging fresh bread! Beautiful nature for walks/cycling. Small pool is a nice touch. Some stony pitches, but overall a highly recommended stay.

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Perfect tranquil stop. Worth the detour into Portugal from Spain.

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Mick C.

Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Fantastic campsite. Owner was super helpful. Everything has been designed perfectly in this small, rural campsite. It truly is exceptional.
Also beautiful countryside.

Disliked Nothing

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Great site, exceptionally clean facilities &…

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Heather S.

Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Great site, exceptionally clean facilities & a lovely owner

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Cindy W.

Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Alles

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Everything. This place is a little…

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Gaynor B.

Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Everything. This place is a little piece of heaven. Excellent facilities. Clean amenities with a lovely hot shower. The owner has been away this but has left his friends in charge. What a lovely helpful couple they have been. Couldn’t do enough to help us out when we has an issue with our van. Came around each evening to see if we would like fresh bread for the morning. If ever I am in Portugal again this place will definitely be on my stop list. We have spent 3 wonderful days here.

Disliked Nothing

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Muy tranquilo, todo muy limpio. El…

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Ander B.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Muy tranquilo, todo muy limpio. El chico que estaba alli, que no se si es el dueño o un trabajador super amable y atento.
10/10.
Admiten perros da igual la raza.
El camping esta en un pueblito muy apartado.

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Muy buena recepción, buenas estancia y…

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José Antonio R.

Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Muy buena recepción, buenas estancia y tranquilidad.
seguro volveremos

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Very quiet location. Beautiful toilet and bathroom…

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Roger S.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very quiet location.
Beautiful toilet and bathroom was new a spotlessly clean.
Very welcoming owner who showed me a choice of pitches.
Provided me with fresh bread for breakfast. The pool was available but small.

Disliked The pitch was Stony (not lumpy to lie on) but it was difficult to get the tent pegs in.

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Excelente

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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Muy limpio y el propietario muy Amable,serviciales y buenas personas las instalaciones limpias y tranquilas

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it was a wonderful place to…

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Sven D.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked it was a wonderful place to stay. Very friendly owner. Goof facilities.

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The owner and his wife were…

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Anthony F.

Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked The owner and his wife were fantastic
The facilities were outstanding
The site was beautiful and so peaceful
Definitely going back

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Parque de Campismo Rural Lapa dos Gaivões

Hortas de Baixo

Esperança

Arronches

Portugal

7340-111

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

39.15432°N
7.16752°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

This is an area where you’ll be able to get out into the open air for all sorts of countryside activities – ask on site and they’ll point you towards walking and bike trails, birdwatching spots, places to launch canoes or places where you can find ancient rock paintings. You’ll be able to drop in on a few wineries as you explore the area too – some local ones will be open for a tasting, but for a more in-depth experience you may like to head to Adega Mayor (25 minutes’ drive), where you can take a tour with tastings and options for a picnic or tapas lunch. If you need a little pick-me-up after that, how about dropping into the nearby Centro de Ciência do Café (25 minutes) to learn all about coffee? Among the area’s historic visits are places like the Castle of Alegrete (25 minutes), the town of Elvas (40 minutes), with its ancient walls, huge aqueduct and Forte de Santa Luzia, and the ruins of the Roman city of Ammaia (45 minutes).

Offers

Tent pitch
Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite
  • 10% off + 3 nights (Baixa) –
  • 20% off + 7 nights (Baixa) –
  • 30% off + 14 nights (Baixa) –
  • 50% off + 30 nights (Baixa) –
Touring caravan pitches
Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
  • 10% off + 3 nights (Baixa) –
  • 20% off + 7 nights (Baixa) –
  • 30% off + 14 nights (Baixa) –
  • 50% off + 30 nights (Baixa) –
Motorhome or campervan pitch
Power optional grass and gravel RV campsite
  • 10% off + 3 nights (Baixa) –
  • 20% off + 7 nights (Baixa) –
  • 30% off + 14 nights (Baixa) –
  • 50% off + 30 nights (Baixa) –

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Parque de Campismo Rural Lapa dos Gaivões have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Parque de Campismo Rural Lapa dos Gaivões dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parque de Campismo Rural Lapa dos Gaivões? This is an area where you’ll be able to get out into the open air for all sorts of countryside activities – ask on site and they’ll point you towards walking and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parque de Campismo Rural Lapa dos Gaivões?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Parque de Campismo Rural Lapa dos Gaivões? From $19.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.