Parque Orbitur Foz do Arelho

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Swimming pool and bar terrace
Pitches among the trees

  • Spacious site in woodland 10 minutes’ drive from Caldas da Rainha
  • A few minutes' drive from Foz do Arelho beach and Lagoa de Óbidos
  • Swimming pool, playground, café and summer activities on site
Now here’s a Leiria location with a lot going for it… spacious Parque Orbitur Foz do Arelho is a family-friendly forest spot that’s also within easy reach of beach, nature reserve, lagoon and plenty of town and city amenities. To the sea first? It’s about three kilometres from the site to the sandy stretch at Foz do Arelho and a couple of kilometres from the shoreline of Lagoa de Óbidos. Having those two options is mighty handy: head to the town beach to ride the Atlantic waves or get over to the lagoon for calmer waters that are more suitable for family swims or getting to grips with watersports. Urban times aren’t far away either, as a drive of 10-15 minutes will get you over to Caldas da Rainha or Óbidos. No worries if you’re trying to avoid town time though: there are lots of fine walks to be had in the nearby nature reserves and along the coast, and a good clutch of cafés and bars to refresh yourself in around Foz do Arelho village centre (a kilometre away). Can’t face travelling that far? Simply stay put – there’s a café and grocery shop on site to sort the eats and drinks, and a swimming pool for cooling off on warm days. Kids can spend time at the playground or sign up for summer activities, and there’s a paddling pool to make sure they can swim safely too. A launderette, wifi connection, campervan service point and recycling facilities are also provided to keep life nice and simple.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 32
Caravans for hire 11
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 12/04 and 05/10 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 12/04 and 14/09.
  • The grocery shop is open between 12/04 and 14/09.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The bar is open between 12/04 and 14/09.
  • Free wifi is only available in the television room, restaurant and bar.

Languages spoken

English

French

Portuguese

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lady on reception was very nice but pitches unusable .

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Jerry D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: Booked for a night but the pitches were in such a bad condition( looked like they had been ploughed )so we lost our deposit and left .

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Friendly site, average facilities

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 4
Neil h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Welcome, pool, plenty of hot water

Disliked: Litter left on pitches, state of old toilet blocks, patches not well maintained

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From the manager: We thank you for your visit and for your comments, as a contribution to improve our products and services. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and hope to be able to better host you at the next opportunity! We wish you all the best!

Hell on Earth. Don’t go.

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Mike F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: The best moment was leaving.

Disliked: Hell on Earth…
Smell of piss, litter everywhere, no WiFi coverage (around the reception doesn’t count), people partying to 1 am (screaming, talking, “singing”), dog barking to 2 am (all the f****** time). No hot water in the bathroom. It’s a disaster. It is everything opposite of place you ever wanted to go to. Mind blowing imperfection.

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From the manager: We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. We hope to serve you better next time. We wish you good health!

Las instalaciones y la amabilidad del personal…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Paula B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Las instalaciones y la amabilidad del personal

Disliked: El horario de silencio es demasiado pronto, empieza a las 23

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From the manager: Nos encanta saber que disfrutó de su estadía con nosotros. Agradecemos su preferencia y contribuciones, esperando tener el placer de su visita nuevamente pronto.

Friendly staff & very convenient site for visiting lots of lovely places.…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Angela B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Friendly staff & very convenient site for visiting lots of lovely places. eg Peniche, Obidos, Nazare & Fatima.

Disliked: Shower blocks need of an upgrade.

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From the manager: We thank you for your visit and for your comments, as a contribution to improve our products and services. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and hope to be able to better host you at the next opportunity! We wish you all the best!


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Parque Orbitur Foz do Arelho

Rua Maldonado Freitas

Foz do Arelho

Caldas da Rainha

Portugal

2500-516

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon WEST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

39.43096°N
-9.20099°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

Coastal pleasures come in all varieties around here: take the five-minute drive to Foz do Arelho beach for surfing or a similar journey to Lagoa de Óbidos for canoe hire, a sailing school and other more placid watersports. There are more fab watersports activities (surfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and the like) in São Martinho do Porto (20 minutes’ drive) if you want to give everything a go. For something rather less energetic, take a wander around the seafront village of Salir do Porto (10 minutes) or head south to Peniche (half an hour) for a boat trip to the marine park around Berlenga Grande island, perhaps with a little hiking or snorkelling along the way. Hikes back on the mainland can be had at Paúl de Tornada nature reserve (10 minutes) or along the quiet trails of Serra de Montejunto (45 minutes). Fancy a little culture injection instead? Try the Ceramic Museum in Caldas da Rainha (10 minutes) or a trip to the medieval walls of Óbidos Castle (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Foz Do Arelho-Lagoa 1.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praia Do Mar 1.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bom Sucesso 1.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rei Do Cortiço 2.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praia D'El Rei 4.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Parque Orbitur Foz do Arelho have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Parque Orbitur Foz do Arelho dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parque Orbitur Foz do Arelho? Coastal pleasures come in all varieties around here: take the five-minute drive to Foz do Arelho beach for surfing or a similar journey to Lagoa de Óbidos for canoe hire, a sailing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parque Orbitur Foz do Arelho?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Parque Orbitur Foz do Arelho? From £21.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.