Serra do Caldeirão · Baixo Alentejo
A glamping refuge on a 15-hectare off-grid quinta on the Alentejo–Algarve border.
The land
A 15-hectare (±36-acre) refuge of rolling hills, golden plains and long sunset views — off-grid, and free of noise and light pollution. Wild lavender and orchids, cork oak, olive and orange trees; hawks and owls overhead; shy wild boar that keep their distance. No dangerous animals.
The stay
Self-contained and private, with a deck of its own and uninterrupted nature on every side.
After dark
When night falls, step into the stillness and look up. With no light pollution for miles, the Alentejo sky opens into a full canopy of stars.
The experience
Your stay includes a relaxed, home-cooked dinner with your hosts — authors of The Emigrant's Survival Guide — who'll share how they came to Portugal, found and began renovating a century-old stone farmhouse, and built a life off-grid in the Alentejo.
Perfect for couples after nature and quiet · travellers weighing a move to rural Portugal · anyone who loves silence, stars and wide-open space.
Your hosts
Photographer & filmmaker
Award-winning photographer and filmmaker. More than thirty years documenting war and humanitarian crises in some of the world's hardest places; today, portraiture, design and bespoke creative work.
Master Massage Therapist
A licensed Master Massage Therapist with over two decades of practice, now focused on mobility, pain management and lifestyle support. A restorative session is ideal after a day exploring.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
A friendly six-year-old Ridgeback with a distinct sense of humour and an endless appetite for chasing the ball. He wanders the property freely.
Good to know
About 45 minutes north of Albufeira and one hour from Faro International Airport. The final 1 km is dirt — passable by an ordinary car.
Rustic, and in steady improvement as we renovate the stone farmhouse. Full off-grid electricity and high-speed Starlink throughout.
The Tabernas da Serra — mountain taverns serving authentic Alentejan culture, deep in the Serra do Caldeirão.
A pet-guest may be possible — ask us in advance. Boetie roams freely, so it's worth a conversation first.
Book your stay
Book instantly on Hipcamp, or message us directly — we answer by email, WhatsApp or FaceTime.