Description
THE ECO LODGE
It is our pleasure to welcome you to our sustainably built and run retreat center. Ideal for nature lovers and animal lovers alike! This riverfront land has made a lasting impression on us and those who visit since 2017. We have worked to complement the land’s beauty by building from solely natural materials and maintaining a low carbon footprint. More information here.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Yoga twice a day
- Accommodation
- All your food
- Mud bath
- Paddle boarding
- Waterfall trip
- Sauna
- Camp fires
- Cold water experience
- Flower essence workshop
- Sunset with meditation trip
ACCOMMODATION
Tetra Pods
Inspired by the simplest 3D shape found in nature – the Tetrahedron. The walls reach 6 meters high to a clear top, and they have a large window with amazing views.
Tri Pods
Named for their Triangular shape, they reach 5 meters high and have small decks out front admire the views of the pool and sweeping tree tops.
Penta Pods
These pentagonal shaped structures have a small window and a door that rolls up so you can admire the view from bed, or lounge on the large private deck.
More photos of the pods can be seen here.
TRAVEL
Taxi/Shuttle Price Ranges
Coimbra – Cara Creek €60-€80 (1 hour from Cara Creek)
Porto – Cara Creek €140-€190 (2 hours from Cara Creek) we share a mini bus form porto airport which costs around 40 euros pp
Lisbon – Cara Creek €260-€300 (3 hours from Cara Creek. Much more expensive due to high fee toll roads FYI)
Public Transport
From Lisbon or Porto to either Coimbra from where a shuttle or taxi could be coordinated
Alternatively, make your way to nearby towns of Carregal do Sal or Oliveira do Hospital and Cara Creek provides transport from there included
TRAIN: www.cp.pt Lisbon (Oriente) or Porto (Campanha) arriving at Carregal do Sal. You will have a changeover at Coimbra B and there are replacement shuttles from there to Carregal do Sal since the train lines between Coimbra B and Carregal do Sal are being renovated.
BUS: Google buses from whichever city you arrive in to either Oliveira do Hospital or Carregal do Sal and there are plenty of sites that will help you book or know where to go. *Note, Flixbus goes from Porto Airport to Coimbra several times per day!