YOUR STAY AT SALTY GARDEN
Eco stay in northern Portugal - For travelers who want nature & comfort
cSalty Garden is tucked between the pine forests and long sandy beaches of Cortegaça and Maceda, just 30 minutes south of Porto on Portugal’s peaceful Green Coast.
It’s a place designed for travelers who want the quiet of the forest, the salty air of the Atlantic Ocean, and the comfort of a space that feels truly cared for.
Simple, warm, and welcoming, the perfect eco surf camp base to surf, explore and connect.
OUR CAMP & ITS SURRENDINGS
Shared Spaces Designed to Feel Like Home
We shaped the camp as a forest refuge, a place where you feel grounded, welcomed, and naturally part of something warm.
Here, the shared spaces follow the same philosophy as the rest of Salty Garden: simple, homey, and consciously designed to make life flow easily.
During your eco surf camp stay, you can enjoy:
- Our fully equipped outdoor kitchen
- A warm communal dining & lounge area
- Hot indoor & outdoor showers
- Laundry access
- Clean compost toilets
- Hammocks and shady chill zones
- A fire pit for slow evenings under the stars
- A collection of board games and musical instruments
- Bikes & surf skates for exploring the coastline
- A huge garden with slackline and forest paths
Everything is designed with a low-impact, community-first approach, making it easy to share and live simply during your stay at our surf camp in Portugal.
Your Bell Tent in the Forest
Our bell tents are designed to bring you the comfort of a cozy home while keeping the beauty and simplicity of outdoor living.
Each tent feels spacious and calming, with natural textures, wooden touches, soft lighting, and quality bedding that makes it easy to settle in from the very first night.
Your glamping accommodation includes :
- A comfortable bed with hotel-quality linens and towels
- Natural fiber rugs & warm ambient lighting
- Shelves and simple storage
- Extra blankets for cooler evenings
Everything is intentionally minimal, functional, and warm, so you can relax, breathe, and feel close to nature without sacrificing comfort.
Prices start from 35e (including breakfast and social activities)
Nature at Your Doorstep — Beaches, Forest Trails & Secret Lagoons
Salty Garden sits between the Maceda Pine Forest and the wide sandy beaches of Portugal’s Green Coast, placing you right in the middle of one of the quietest and most beautiful natural areas near Porto.
From the camp, everything is biking or walking distance, wild coastline, shaded forest paths, and peaceful freshwater spots perfect for a refreshing dip.
Just minutes away, you can explore:
- Maceda, Cortegaça & Esmoriz beaches : long, uncrowded, ideal for surfing, swimming, or simply relaxing on the sand.
- Hidden dune trails that weave between forest and ocean.
- Lagoons and natural pools, calm and perfect for swimming or paddle moments.
- Forest paths made for sunrise walks or sunset golden hours.
This area is perfect for travelers who want raw nature, open space, and the feeling of having the coast almost to themselves, a quieter alternative to Portugal’s popular surf destinations.
Explore the Region, From Porto to Aveiro
Staying at Salty Garden gives you the perfect base to explore some of the most beautiful spots in northern Portugal, all without needing a car.
The train station is just a 2-minute walk from the camp, offering fast and easy connections to the region’s highlights.
From here, you can move effortlessly between wild nature, coastal villages, and vibrant cities:
- Porto (40 min by train) — UNESCO center, iconic viewpoints, Port wine cellars, traditional food, surf culture, and riverside sunsets.
- Aveiro (35 min by train) — “The Portuguese Venice,” canals, colorful boats, Art Nouveau streets, and local markets.
- Nearby villages — cafés, markets, bakeries, and slow coastal life.
It’s an excellent base for travelers wanting to combine a nature retreat with the chance to explore some of Portugal’s most famous travel highlights.