Parque Orbitur Gala

From €24.30 For 1 night, 2 adults 7.1 18 reviews
Both Pools (added by manager 17 Aug 2022)
Chalet's (added by manager 17 aug 2022)
Swimming pool (added by manager 17 aug 2022)
Swimming pool (added by manager 11 oct 2019)

  • Forest site 400 metres from the beach
  • With outdoor pool, tennis courts, restaurant, bar and car wash
  • A 10-minute drive to Figueira da Foz; 40 minutes to Coimbra
Fancy some forest pitching up near a Portuguese beach? Park your gear at Parque Orbitur Gala, near Figueira da Foz. The splendid lengthy sands – and popular surfing/bodyboarding spot – of Cova Gala are within walking distance of the park at 400 metres away, and the site is in the centre of Lavos forest and close to Serra Gorda mountain for outdoor options on days when you're not at the beach. And it's all a few kilometres north of Figueira da Foz and another splendid beach in its 2km stretch. Parque Orbitur Gala is properly equipped with plenty of facilities and amenities, such as an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a sports court, table tennis, playground and even a car wash; food is sorted at the supermarket and the restaurant and bar with terrace. Parque Orbitur Gala also has coin-operated washing machines, a service point and three shower and loo blocks.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 27
Open all year

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. 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 25/04 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 23/03 and 30/09.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 01/09.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Free wifi is only available in the television room, restaurant and bar.

Languages spoken

English

French

Portuguese

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

61%

would recommend this site to a friend

61%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean, good quality facilities for an overnight stay

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

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Access to the beach was very direct The showers were good and hot, the bathroom facilities were spotless.

Disliked: The site was not very visually appealing to be honest and the surrounding were a bit run down. But it was dreadful weather and perhaps it would look nicer in the sunshine.

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From the manager: We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us and we apologize for the inconvenience, hoping to be able to welcome you better next time. The image of destruction that speaks is due to Storm Leslie in 2018, which destroyed the park and surrounding areas, the park was left without 1100 trees that gave us a lot of shade. Best wishes for good health!

Good site. Facilities were clean

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

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Beautiful area and pitches good

Disliked: Miserable receptionist.

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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! ??Miserable receptionist?? I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU WANT TO SAY We wish you good health!

Clean toilet blocks

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

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Very friendly staff.The lady in reception very helpful, when we wanted to stay extra night and couldn't do it via pitchup.

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From the manager: We appreciate your interest in our campsite and your contributions, and hope to welcome you back soon. We wish you . good health!

Location, short walk to an excellent beach. Toilets and shower blocks very…

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

Electric optional gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location, short walk to an excellent beach. Toilets and shower blocks very clean.

Disliked: None

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From the manager: Adoramos saber que gostou da sua estada connosco. Agradecemos a preferência e os contributos, esperando voltar a ter o prazer da sua visita em breve. Votos de boa saúde!

Humongous beach just 5 mins walk away. Nice pool on site for a…

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

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Humongous beach just 5 mins walk away. Nice pool on site for a swim ( sea was very rough when we stayed) Short bike ride/walk into local seaside village (San Pedro?) Showers and toilets kept clean.

Disliked: Small, uneven, sandy pitches. Direct access to beach through site is only during reception opening hours.

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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!

Instalaciones limpias y bien mantenidas. Buen ambiente

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

Mediterrâneo 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: Ubicación y ambiente del camping

Disliked: Nada en concreto, bueno si, los mosquitos

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From the manager: Adoramos saber que gostou da sua estada connosco. Agradecemos a preferência e os contributos, esperando voltar a ter o prazer da sua visita em breve. Votos de boa saúde!

Sí me gustó. Buena situación y con bajada a la playa. Instalaciones…

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

Boogie cabin

Liked: Sí me gustó. Buena situación y con bajada a la playa. Instalaciones limpias.

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From the manager: Adoramos saber que gostou da sua estada connosco. Agradecemos a preferência e os contributos, esperando voltar a ter o prazer da sua visita em breve. Votos de boa saúde!

Bien pero no repetiria en el mismo

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Victor L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Los servicios de los que disponía el camping

Disliked: No estaba parcelado no habia casi arboles por lo tanto apenas sombra y daba la semsasion de estar descuidado en la zona de tiendas y caravanas

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From the manager: Agradecemos a visita e os seus comentários como contributo para a melhoria dos nossos produtos e serviços. Pedimos desculpa pelos inconvenientes e esperamos poder melhor acolher numa próxima oportunidade! Votos de Boa Saúde! Paula Sá

the place is quiet and clean. nice pitches.…

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

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: the place is quiet and clean. nice pitches.

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From the manager: We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your interest in our campsite and your contributions, and hope to welcome you back soon. We wish you good health! Paula Sá

Jamás en la vida volveria

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

Electric gravel pitch

Liked: Que tenía salida a una playa preciosa y las duchas

Disliked: Todo, desde el camping que es todo arena el suelo, no hay ni un árbol,la atención fatal gente nada empírica,ni siquiera se molestan un poco en entenderte .....fatal todo

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From the manager: Lamentamos que não tenha tido uma experiência positiva com o serviço prestado na sua estada de 14 dias. Vamos envidar todos os esforços para corrigir a situação. Na recepção tem funcionários que falam espanhol. Gratos pelo seu comentário. Paula Sá


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

Disabled facilities

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 Gala

EN109

Km-marker 4

Gala

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Portugal

3090-458

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon WET (GMT+00:00)

GPS

40.11852°N
-8.85636°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

After a day at Cova Gala's sands/sea, find Figueira da Foz for a day on its beach followed by dinner at one of the many restaurants or pavement cafés among its old streets (the casino in town is pretty popular too). The Sierra da Boa Viagem mountain range is three kilometres north of the town for nature spotters and hikers. The ancient city of Coimbra is about 55km from Parque Orbitur Gala, dating back to Roman times and awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2013 for its rather magnificent old buildings. Spend at least a couple of days here if that's what you're into: highly recommended sights to see are the university baroque library, its rising Upper Town and its twelfth century Sé Velha cathedral. Coimbra's Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro/National Museum Machado de Castro is built on the old Roman forum; more Roman history is at Conímbriga, one of the biggest Roman excavations ever unearthed in Portugal and still the best preserved.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Cova-Gala 0.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Cabedelo Sul 1.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Cabedelo 1.8 mi Estuary Excellent Good Good Good
Praia Do Forte 2 mi Estuary Good N/A N/A Poor
Costa De Lavos 2.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Parque Orbitur Gala have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Parque Orbitur Gala dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parque Orbitur Gala? After a day at Cova Gala's sands/sea, find Figueira da Foz for a day on its beach followed by dinner at one of the many restaurants or pavement cafés among its old … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parque Orbitur Gala?
    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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Parque Orbitur Gala? From £20.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.