Casa Lusitana

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Gravel pitches
Ocean views
Gravel pitches
Ocean views

  • Gravel pitches at an equestrian centre 10 minutes’ walk from the coast
  • Portimão 15 minutes’ drive; Ria Formosa Nature Park one hour
  • Views of the ocean and the sunset; horse-riding excursions; bike hire
What’s better than a luxury site in southern Portugal with panoramic views of the Gulf of Cadiz? Simple: a luxury site with all the benefits mentioned above – plus horses. Part of an equestrian centre, peaceful Casa Lusitana sits on a hill between Ferragudo and Carvoeiro (about five minutes’ drive to both), just over half a kilometre (call it a 10-minute walk) from the stunning cliff-fringed beaches of the Algarve coast, including Praia da Afurada and Praia do Mato. Gravel pitches come with wide vistas of vegetation-covered hills gently descending to the ocean – plus heart-stopping sunset views. And arguably the most spectacular way to experience both the cliffs and the sunset is to go on a guided excursion riding one of the site’s friendly horses. If you prefer two wheels to four legs, it’s possible to hire a bicycle; you should be able to reach the nearest beaches in about five minutes, and sandy stretches such as Praia dos Caneiros, with its off-shore stack, and sheltered Praia Grande, with its child-friendly shallow waters, in about 10 minutes. And then there are splendid hiking paths, such as the coastal Trail of Headlands, which links Ferragudo and Carvoeiro along clifftops where you might spot cormorants and egrets. A hot-water shower after a day spent swimming, canoeing, surfing or hiking… and you are ready for dinner, whether you choose to fire up the barbecue (the nearest supermarket is in Sesmarias, on the outskirts of Carvoeiro) and devour your food on site, while watching the sun set over the ocean, or head into Ferragudo for a traditional seafood meal.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Open all year
Opens

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Reviews

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Location
8
Value for money
6
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
5

54% would recommend this campground to a friend

62% would stay here again

What customers say

Great countryside views & beach access, with lovely horses and attentive hosts. Downsides: not enough toilets/showers, poor waste disposal, few amenities, tricky roads, and the bar was sometimes shut.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A rip off, a dump. Avoid!

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1 out of 10
Location
6
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1
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1
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1
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Suzette R.

Powered gravel site

Liked Nothing

Disliked 1)Receptionist tried to overcharge us
2) showers and toilets were very dirty and there was mould on the ceiling and walls
3) the pitch itself was very ugly dusty and dirty
4) the TAP for drinking water was not usable it sprayed everywhere including over the person trying to use it.
5) the place to throw away rubbish was overflowing with rubbish and flies all over it
6) the washing up area was primitive to say the least
7) the whole campsite was pitch black when the sun went down meaning you couldn't find your way round could trip up and fall down a hole or over an Edge - very dangerous
8) the electric hookup was extremely unsafe it was not meant for outside and was an basic indoor extension lead.
9) the campsite was really an equestrian centre which I thought would be a benefit as I love horses. However the conditions in which the horses were kept was very sad and worrying. Many of the horses were in tiny enclosures with no shelter from the sun and nothing to eat. One had deep wounds!
Overall: I think the owners of the equestrian centre we're just trying to make money on the side and offer campers as little as possible whilst charging too much.

Wild camping would have far exceeded this.

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Le calme,la vue…

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7 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
7
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No rating
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
1
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2
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Powered gravel site

Liked Le calme,la vue

Disliked Le manque de sanitaires. 2 sanitaires pour une dizaine de camping car par jour, il faut jouer des coudes.... les WC sont avec la douche dans la même pièce.

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Silenzio e tranquillità anche se al…

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7 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
6
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
7
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5
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Powered gravel site

Liked Silenzio e tranquillità anche se al mattino ci sono stati lavori con escavatore nei pressi della zona camper

Disliked Bagni lontani e mancanza di possibilità di lavare i piatti

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Paisible…

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3 out of 10
Location
4
Value for money
2
Accommodation
3
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
5
Wifi
1
Judith P.

Powered gravel site

Liked Paisible

Disliked L’accueil , à part nous demander de payer , aucune information ou explication données.
Il a fallu retourner demander où se trouvaient les toilettes, l’eau et le coin vaisselle (1 seul évier)
Aucune info concernant les horaires d’ouverture du bar ( fermé pdt les 2 jours où nous y étions) , ni concernant les plages à proximité, les chemins de randonnées, les balades à cheval …
Les toilettes (2 wc et 2 douches = 2 petites salles d’eau , donc si vous utilisez les wc , vous bloquez la douche, donc ça bouchonne! )sont situées en fait ds le centre équestre.
Aucun service pour vidanger les eaux usées, les poubelles sont déposées en vrac.
En fait il s’agit d’une aire de camping-car sans les commodités, à 29€ la nuit (2 adultes , 1 chien, 1 fourgon)
Paiement PayPal sans facture.
À part la « vue mer » à l’horizon lointain et la tranquillité, rien n’est vraiment appréciable. On aurait souhaité pouvoir prendre au moins un café ou l’apéro.
On a réservé 3 nuits, partis au bout de 2
Trop loin de tout (à moins d’avoir des vélos électriques ou de bouger son fourgon tous les jours)

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Acceso imposible, un baño doméstico para 20 parcelas, una basura

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1 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
1
Accommodation
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
3
Wifi
1
Juan José G.

Powered gravel site

Liked Absolutamente nada

Disliked La entrada una pesadilla de toboganes de caminos con inclinaciones imposibles de puedas sueltas, quemé las dos ruedas delanteras del coche y nadie se preocupó de salir a ayudarnos. No se puede pagar con tarjeta y nadie te avisa previamente. El wifi no llega a conectar nunca deben tener un router doméstico metido en un cajón de chapa. Hay como 20 parcelas para las cuales existe un baño doméstico con un retrete, un lavabo y una ducha de 60x60 con una tristeza de agua. Y otro baño que abren de 16 a 20 igual, vamos para ir hay que sacar número. Además está 2 o 3 bancales por debajo un paseo entre polvo y mierda de caballo a lo que apesta todo el camping los días que no hay viento. Para fregar igual una pila con agua fría y encimera de chapa en mitad del campo que además para freír un huevo eso al sol se pone… En recepción se supone que están solo de 16 a 20 pero solo los vimos 2 días de 5 y la comunicación no fue fácil para solicitar ayuda para sacar nuestra caravana de allí. Finalmente nos dijeron que el día de la salida a las 16. Pero se presentaron a las 11 sin avisar, recogimos todo como pudimos por salir de ese infierno de mierda de caballo. Cuando llegó el coche para sacarnos muy majo nos dijo que había pasado muchas otras veces, pero desde el camping NUNCA se nos ofreció ayuda pasa entrar ni salir. Un verdadero desastre y una ansiedad brutal durante esos 5 días

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Location bellissima in mezzo alla natura,…

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8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
7
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
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maria b.

Powered gravel site

Liked Location bellissima in mezzo alla natura, personale molto disponibile anche se all'inizio c'è stata un po' di confusione nel check in.

Disliked Pochi bagni e postazioni doccia.

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¡Un lugar increíble para desconectar! Pasamos…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
10
Ruben M.

Powered gravel site

Liked ¡Un lugar increíble para desconectar! Pasamos tres noches en nuestra furgoneta y la experiencia fue inmejorable. El trato por parte de los dueños fue excelente, siempre atentos y amables. Las vistas desde el camping son preciosas y el ambiente de hípica le da un toque muy especial. Nos encantó poder ver a los caballos y jugar con los perros, y el gatito bebé era una monada. Las bebidas del bar estaban buenísimas, un detalle que se agradece. Como único punto a mejorar, nos hubiera gustado tener electricidad en las parcelas de arriba. A pesar de eso, todo lo demás fue de 10. ¡Repetiremos sin duda!

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Las vistas y la tranquilidad y…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Jose Manuel D.

Powered gravel site

Liked Las vistas y la tranquilidad y silencio que había.

Disliked La jefa, bastante antipática que no saluda, y la entrada de tierra que tiene. La entrada tiene una subida de tierra en la que el coche patina como no lleves velocidad suficiente y no sea un 4x4. La jefa vino a decirme de muy malas maneras que no podía ir así de rápido (iba a 25km/h).

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View and location Beautiful beach in…

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7 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
5
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Powered gravel site

Liked View and location
Beautiful beach in walking distance

Disliked Not much going around for the price paid

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Superb place lovely views and …

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
adil l.

Powered gravel site

Liked Superb place lovely views and my kid love the horses
Very peaceful

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Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Casa Lusitana

Centro Hipico Casa Lusitana

Estômbar

Lagoa

Lagoa

Portugal

8400

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

37.10667°N
8.50295°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

Dotted with palm trees and skirted by a cycle path, the Ribeirinha area of Portimão (15 minutes’ drive) stretches along the Arade River. Follow it all the way to the Museu de Portimão, which houses displays on local history, from Roman artefacts to shipbuilding items. At the foot of the Serra de Monchique mountains, the city of Silves (20 minutes) is known for the distinctive red-sandstone bulk of the crenellated Castelo de Silves, built during the country’s Muslim rule in the 12th century. The Gothic cathedral was built on a former mosque dating from the same period. The Ria Formosa Nature Park (one hour), just outside Faro, includes sandy beaches fringed by dunes, barrier islands and wetlands. Such diversity of habitats ensures a varied range of birdlife, such as egrets, curlews and storks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Caneiros 1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pintadinho 1.4 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Ferragudo 2 km Estuary ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marina De Portimão 2.4 km Estuary ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Carvoeiro 3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Casa Lusitana have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Casa Lusitana dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Casa Lusitana? Dotted with palm trees and skirted by a cycle path, the Ribeirinha area of Portimão (15 minutes’ drive) stretches along the Arade River. Follow it all the way to the Museu de … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Casa Lusitana?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Casa Lusitana? From $52.11 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.