Cruceros Alqueva

4.6 7 reviews
Aerial view of
Aerial view of
Beach at the site
Hardstanding pitches
Rural location by the river
Waste disposal point for motorhomes
Landscape surrounding the site
View to the river
River beach at the site
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Beach at the site
Hardstanding pitches
Rural location by the river

  • Riverside site on the border between Spain and Portugal in Extremadura
  • A 30-minute drive to Olivenza and Mourão; an hour to Badajoz
  • Direct access to a freshwater beach and site-organised watersports
Deep in gorgeous and untamed countryside, Cruceros Alqueva is a clever choice for guests looking to explore the best of southern Spain and Portugal. Why? Because this site looks out over the Guadiana river, which marks the border between the two countries, separating Extremadura from the Evora region. With the calm river and a grassy beach area right next to the site, this is just the spot to have a go at things like kayaking and paddleboarding. You can also swim safely in the river, have a snooze by the water or take a leisurely cruise downstream (there's an extra charge for this). 'Slow tourism' is the key phrase here; Cruceros Alqueva is all about low-key activities like keeping an eye out for wading birds around the site, stargazing on clear nights and simply chilling out. It's also a good idea to throw in sampling the local food, which you can do in the on-site restaurant (or out on the terrace if you fancy a romantic dinner for two…) If you’re staying for any length of time, you may be pleased to hear that there’s a laundry room as well as all the essentials like well-maintained loos and shower blocks so you all stay looking your best. You can keep tabs on the family elsewhere with the wifi connection, and there’s no need to leave your beloved pets behind, as dogs are allowed on site too. A 10-minute drive down the road brings you to Cheles, which turns up a handy basic supermarket, a number of bars and cafés, and a bakery.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 9
Motorhome pitches 9
Opens 15 June

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Spanish

Open from Sun, 15 Jun to

Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 7 reviews View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Don’t book unless you are absolutely sure the site will be open

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

Electric optional gravel and sand touring pitch

Liked: The setting was absolutely amazing. The area around the lake is fabulous and so clean….. but

Disliked: The site was all locked up and we couldn’t get in to the pitches. The phone number on the wall went to answer phone and no one called us back so we were basically stuck. We managed to set up across the disabled parking spaces of the restaurant and “wild” camped for the night. Luckily we only paid a deposit of 3€ but even so this site should not be advertised if it is not open. We were very disappointed. The road down to the site is very narrow and according to the poster on the restaurant there is some dispute with the local council going on. Such a shame.

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The river…

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

Electric optional gravel and sand touring pitch

Liked: The river

Disliked: The site in very poor repair shouldn't be open

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping en proceso , pero está limpio y cuidado

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

Electric optional gravel and sand touring pitch

Liked: Tranquilo.
Al lado de un lago, perfecto para pasar el día.

Disliked: El baño

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It was closed so we had to move on.…

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

Electric optional gravel and sand touring pitch

Liked: It was closed so we had to move on.

Disliked: Booking taken but it was closed you should look into this nothing open I mean NOTHING.

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From the manager: Buenos días,
Siento las molestias que le ha causado, pero en la puerta principal de la entrada está el teléfono para que pudieran llamar y en 10 min estaría allí el personal para hacerles la recepción.
Por lo que las instalaciones no están cerrada, pero a partir de cierta hora no estamos allí y para ello está puesto el teléfono.
Un saludo.

Todo muy bien

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

Electric optional gravel and sand touring pitch

Liked: Me gusto mucho la zona de baño yel restaurante, buena comida . Buen ambiente familiar.También aceptan mascotas.

Disliked: Lo único que no hay sombra pero por lo de más está bien

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Avoid

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

Electric optional gravel and sand touring pitch

Liked: The freshwater lake location is amazing. The staff at the bar/cafe by the lake were lovely

Disliked: Accessed by a miles of single track road with fee passing points; not easy in a motorhome. No one at reception from arrival at 19:00 until leaving at 08:30. No response from the bell or the numbers provided. I’d still be there now if I hadn’t worked out how to open the automatic gate myself. Misadventures facilities on site as the cafe/bar/restaurant is off-site by the beach. Huge empty restaurant open from 9:00-24:00 with a surly waitress who told me if I wanted hot food, go to the beach bar where I could get pizza and that she would only serves sandwiches (explains why it was empty). One female toilet/shower that didn’t lock & felt unsafe. Rubbish piled up by reception and the ladies toilet, which stank. Not been cleared for days & maybe even weeks

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Quiet picturesque location let down by poor toilet/shower facilities.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Darren D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional gravel and sand touring pitch

Liked: It’s a very quiet location with lovely walks along the lake.

Disliked: The site was locked when we arrived. After ringing the site telephone number a lady arrived after 15 minutes to let us in. She did not speak English but with the help of Google she was able to give us the information that we needed. There is only one toilet and shower for the men and the same again for the women for the whole camp. There is only enough hot water for one five minute shower. Everyone else will have to wait a couple of hours for the water to heat up again.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Cruceros Alqueva

Playa de Cheles

Cheles

Badajoz

Spain

06105

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

38.54736°N
-7.28926°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

When you finally drag yourself away from the beach (50 metres’ walk) and the romantic scenery, you can’t ignore the castles dotted around the region, which were mainly built in medieval times as defence forts. Perched on a rocky crag, the ramparts of Monsaraz Castle (40 minutes) have far-reaching views across the plains of Extremadura, and you can also explore the keep and dungeons at Miraflores (30 minutes). There are several lovely towns along the banks of the river. Olivenza is a photogenic spot with flamboyant blue Portuguese tiles in its churches and a gently crumbling 16th-century bridge across the Guadiana. Sleepy Mourão (both 30 minutes) is an Instagrammer’s dream, packed with whitewashed houses and churches, plus lovely river views, while Badajoz (an hour) turns up a Moorish fortress, a majestic cathedral and a couple of art museums to nose around. And after soaking up all the history, the next thing to do is to seek out a shaded bar in the cobbled alleys of Cheles (10 minutes), put your feet up and enjoy a glass of ice-cold beer.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cruceros Alqueva have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cruceros Alqueva dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cruceros Alqueva? When you finally drag yourself away from the beach (50 metres’ walk) and the romantic scenery, you can’t ignore the castles dotted around the region, which were mainly built in medieval times … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cruceros Alqueva?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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