On JO&SO, we always try to find special places to stay in Portugal – be it a small boutique hotel, a simple guesthouse or a fancy five-star hotel. What matters to us is their character (more on that here). Our pick of places reflects how we travel when we go abroad; we enjoy mixing it up.
But one of the things we’ve been eager to do, and perhaps this got amplified during the pandemic, is to discover more glamping experiences such as luxurious tents and yurts, eco-lodges and remote cabins in Portugal.
We started to research and add spots to this watchlist a while back. It was getting pretty long, so this is actually our short list of the Cabin Hideaways and Glamping Spots in Portugal to Reconnect with Nature. The choices are based on the overall design and style, guest reviews, location and how much it makes us think, “I want to go there”.
It’s all about understated luxury. Think true farm-to-table experiences, no sounds but for nature and night skies like no others.
We will be honest. We love the idea of being immersed and surrounded by nature. Turning off our phones sounds incredible. But we adore comfy beds, private bathrooms, and so on.
From cosy bell tents in Portuguese cork oaks forests to romantic yurts surrounded by palm tree plantations, we are now ready to release our inner (slightly urbanised) Tarzans.
In recent years some of Portugal’s derelict historical windmills have been rescued, renovated and turned into magical places to stay. Many are equipped with kitchenettes.
Boasting 360° views in fantastic locations with stunning scenery, they are found in Portugal's interior and coastal areas. Staying at these windmills will create memories that will last a lifetime.
Stay in a wooden hut in the Alentejo with views over a magical lagoon. Or maybe sleep in a box-shaped hut on an urban farm near Porto. Or, if you can’t stand still for long, hire an iconic camper van and explore Portugal’s southwest coast and its magnificent wild beaches.
Are you looking for a unique beach holiday near Lisbon? ☀️These gorgeous beach cabanas are nestled on the dunes along the coastal stretch of Costa da Caparica, with nearby seafood restaurants, beach bars and surf schools.
Ranging from one to four bedrooms, most of these beach cabins were originally fisherman huts, which have been renovated and adapted for a comfortable stay.
Fall asleep to the soundtrack of crashing waves. Wake up, drink your coffee and step out onto the beach. Even though you will feel a world away, Costa da Caparica is only a 30-minute drive from Lisbon (if you’re lucky with the traffic, that is).
Stay in a rustic bungalow overlooking Ria Formosa’s nature reserve, a cosy wooden chalet in Serra Estrela (Portugal’s highest mountain) or a stylish eco-friendly cabin surrounded by a beautiful forest of cork oaks.
Be ready to switch off and reconnect with nature.
So there you go. Those are what we consider to be some of the best Cabin Hideaways and Glamping Spots in Portugal to Reconnect with Nature right now. We hope you like them as much as we do.
Here's hoping you create new memories here in Portugal. Tag us on Instagram (we would love it if you do!) and let us know how it goes. 🤗
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Obrigada,
xx
Joana and Sofia
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