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  • Peaceful site in spectacular surroundings with walking all around
  • On 2.5 hectares of nature reserve, 15 minutes' drive from Ourique
  • Friendly laidback vibe on a site kept as natural as possible
Nature hikes, anyone? In a stunning landscape of unspoiled southern Portuguese countryside, traditional villages, cork oak forests and walking paths aplenty? Get along to Gimitas. This Alentejo Province part of Portugal is in lush land, on two and half hectares of nature reserve in the Beja district close to the border with Faro. The Santa Clara dam is a short drive to the west; the old city of Ourique is 15 minutes north and the coast at Albufeira is 45 minutes to the south. Further afield, the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park is about an hour and 15 minutes away. The friendly Gimitas team says their mission is to be as natural and informal as possible, to provide a peaceful pitching place among spectacular views: pitch numbers are kept low and site facilities blend into their surroundings. Among the amenities are a washroom at the side of the site’s traditional old mill and cooking facilities inside; sort dinner here then take it out to have on the verandah. Toilets are also on site. Traditional dances are frequently held in Santana and other local villages, where there are bars and restaurants.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 2
Please note
  • A charge of €1.00 (£0.87) applies for the use of the shower.

Languages spoken

English

French

Portuguese

Spanish

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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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Naturist (nudist)

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

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Gimitas

Santana da Serra

Ourique

Portugal

7670-631

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon WET (GMT+00:00)

GPS

37.50001°N
-8.30063°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

Leave the car behind to spend your southern Portuguese holiday hiking and strolling around the Alentejo surrounds. The Gimitas team can suggest routes to try; otherwise, set out to the west to reach Santa Clara dam/Barragem de Santa Clara, set up originally with the aim of providing irrigation for the entire country and once the biggest dam in Portugal. The dam is a popular place for bass and carp fishing as well as kayaking and boat trips, and has plenty of species to see for birdwatchers too. Beach days can be had 45 minutes away at Albufeira in the southern Algarve, a lively place of clubs, music venues, bars and restaurants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Zambujeira Do Mar 26.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Alteirinhos 26.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Carvalhal (Odemira) 27.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Odeceixe-Mar 27.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Armação De Pêra 27.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Gimitas have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gimitas dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gimitas? Leave the car behind to spend your southern Portuguese holiday hiking and strolling around the Alentejo surrounds. The Gimitas team can suggest routes to try; otherwise, set out to the west to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gimitas?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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