About the accommodation
Aterra is an ecological campsite on the Southwest coast of Alentejo, Portugal. We offer guests a unique ‘glamping’ experience in a rustic, yet very comfortable and beautiful, family friendly environment. We invite you to stay in romantic Rajasthani tents, stunning yurts or auspicious tipis, beside a large fresh water lake.Aterra is a secluded, peaceful site in a valley surrounded by woodlands, fruit trees and grasslands.
The land exhibits the art and functionality of permaculture, with beautiful gardens amongst a small working farm. Just 6km from the Alentejo and Vincentine coast, you can explore the array of wild and wonderful beaches close by, surf the waves of this renowned coastline or kayak up the Mira and Odeceixe rivers. Experience the exquisite portuguese cuisine and soak up the atmosphere in the nearby towns of Zambujeira, Odeceixe and Sao Teotonio.
Aterra aims to bring people back down to earth and step away from the world of technology, materialism and reliance on others.
Accommodation
Nestled in a valley covered with woodlands and fruit trees, Aterra offers a luxury camping experience with natural wildlife surroundings. There is a freshwater lake, barbecue facilities and free Wi-Fi.
Each individually decorated tent and tipi at Aterra features a small private sun deck with chairs and a large living area with a hand wash basin. There are shared outdoor bathroom facilities with a shower.
A buffet breakfast is served daily either in-room or in the dining room where guests can enjoy dishes made from local produce. There are several restaurants and bars serving Portuguese aspires to bring visitors back down to earth, allowing them to step away from the world of technology, materialism, and reliance on others. We want you to relax and experience the ambience of Aterra. Shower under the stars, chill out in a serene atmosphere, and cool off in the enormous freshwater lake. Sample the local homemade products for breakfast and join others for drinks, bbqs and weekend events.
Surroundings and activites
The land exhibits the art and functionality of permaculture, with beautiful gardens amongst a small working farm. Just 5 km from the amazing beaches of Vincentine coast, you can explore the array of wild and wonderful beaches close by, surf the waves of the renowned coastline, or kayak up the Mira and Odeceixe rivers. Experience exquisite Portuguese cuisine and soak up the atmosphere in the nearby towns of Zambujeira, Odeceixe, and Sao Teotonio.
Location and getting around
From Faro: Bus and trains to Lagos, local buses and taxis from Lagos to S. Teotonio, or take one of our personal direct airport shuttles.
From Lisbon: Bus to S. Teotonio or trains to Funcheira, then taxi or our personal shuttle.