Zmar Eco Campo

Alan Rogers Review of Zmar Eco Campo

Zmar Eco Campo is located near Zambujeira do Mar, on the Alentejo coast. It is a highly ambitious initiative developed along very strict environmental lines. Renewable resources such as locally harvested timber and recycled plastic are used wherever possible and the main complex of buildings is clean cut and impressive. A terrace overlooks an open-air pool that seems to go on forever. The 132 pitches are 90 sq.m. and some, mainly for tents or smaller caravans and motorhomes, benefit from artificial shade. All have 16A electricity. Caravans and wood-clad mobile homes are also available to rent.

In addition to the outdoor pool, the complex features an indoor pool area with a wave machine and a wellness centre. The very large and innovative play park for children has climbing nets, labyrinths and caves. There is also a children’s farm and a large play house. For adults, many sporting amenities are available around the resort’s 81 hectare park. Although several hundred olive trees were planted all over the site, many of these have sadly not survived and a new programme of planting is planned; for the moment, the environment looks a little stark.

Facilities at Zmar Eco Campo

Eight toilet blocks provide comprehensive facilities, including for children and accessible facilities. Washing machine. Large supermarket. Bar. Restaurant. Crêperie. Takeaway. Outdoor swimming pool (April-Oct). Covered pool and wellness centre (Feb-Dec). Sports field. Games room. Play area, farm and play house. Tennis. Bicycle hire. Activity and entertainment programme. Mobile homes and caravans to rent. Caravan repair and servicing. The site’s own debit card system is used for payment at all facilities. WiFi around central complex (free),

• Accommodation to Rent
• American Motor Homes
• Bar on Site
• Bicycle Hire on Site
• Boat Launch Nearby
• Childrens Play Area
• Fishing Nearby
• Golf Nearby
• Indoor Pool Heated
• Indoor Pool on Site
• Lake/River Beach Nearby
• Outdoor
• Outdoor Pool on Site
• Restaurant
• Riding Nearby
• Sailing Nearby
• Seaside Beach Nearby
• Shop on Site
• TV on Site
• Takeaway Food
• Twin Axle Caravans Accepted
• Wifi Free
• Wifi Partial Site

Directions to Zmar Eco Campo

Odemira is on the Atlantic coast 75 km. north of Lagos at the southern tip. From the N120 (Odemira-Lagos), at roundabout 3 km. west of Odemira turn west on N393 towards Milfontes. In 6.5 km turn southwest on N393-1 towards Cabo Sardão and Zambujeira do Mar. Site is on the left in 1.6 km.