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Deep in the depths of the Portuguese countryside, in a town named Arrabal, lies this enchanting, charming, picturesque locale.
A special accommodation designed down to the last detail around an innovative concept, it whisks you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to enjoy some leisure, peace, and rest.
This double-decker bus promises to provide you with a memorable journey without you having to move an inch.

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leiria

beaches

batalha
monastery

alcobaça
monastery

vale
do lapedo

n. 18 arrabal
leiria, portugal

vale
maior

sanctuary
of fátima

come
with us

This trip promises …

“Worse than not finishing
a trip is never starting.”

Amyr Klink

2019 was the year in which a retro bus from the 60s was turned into a home.

Meet the Marcelino family!
A welcoming, close-knit, involved, generous, creative, energetic family who are excellent hosts, among other things. They’re who’s in charge. The family’s passion for restoration and hosting led to them setting out to create a unique accommodation in 2017.
Finding an old local bus for sale was the last piece of the puzzle to make the dream come true. Restoring it themselves, they parked it on the family farm, marking the beginning of this beautiful project. 2019 was the year of recognition and growth.
Being ranked among the best accommodation options and made an Airbnb Plus listing served as proof that they were on the right track. Thanks to the family’s daring nature, despite the scepticism of some and spurred on by the belief of others, they have made Arrabal, in the municipality of Leiria, an attractive, internationally renowned tourist site.

The Camping Bus is surrounded by orange, fig, chestnut, and walnut trees and overlooks a grove of olive trees over which the first floor provides pleasant views. The Camping Bus is surrounded by orange, fig, chestnut, and walnut trees and overlooks a grove of olive trees over which the first floor provides pleasant views. It is also equipped with several outdoor attractions: an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, garden, vegetable patch with a range of vegetables available to guests, a terrace with a barbecue and 8-seater table, a fireplace for chillier nights, a hammock from which to listen to birdsong on sunny afternoons, or even your favourite playlist thanks to a Bluetooth ambient sound system, and bicycles waiting to be taken out.

An immersive experience in nature.

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  •   A nossa estadia foi excelente!! Ricardo e família muito simpáticos, o espaço e o alojamento no autocarro foi fantástico. Tínhamos tudo o que era necessário para cozinhar. Há muito mais... read more

    thumb Sónia Isabel
    May 30, 2025

      Adorámos a estadia!!! O Ricardo e a família são muito acolhedores e todo os espaços superaram as expectativas, com detalhes que nos fizeram sentir em casa. É o... read more

    thumb Silvia
    May 28, 2025

      We hebben zo genoten bij Ricardo. Onze verwachtingen waren hoog, aangezien de recensies zó goed waren die we al hadden gelezen maar alsnog heeft het onze verwachtingen overtroffen. Wat een... read more

    thumb Karin
    May 17, 2025

      Difficile de trouver mieux. Ricardo est vraiment amical , prend vraiment soins de ses clients , sympathique et toutes étaient au delà de nos attentes

    thumb Rejean
    May 12, 2025
  •   Too many 5-stars reviews to add something new😄 but the bus is great, 3 ac inside, hot tub heated by the wood, many nice gifts from the owner, overall great experience

    thumb Natalia
    May 7, 2025

      Na nossa estadia o senhor Ricardo foi impecável. Fomos muito bem recebidas no alojamento, já para não falar das regalias que nos foram dadas à chegada, têm uma atenção minuciosa... read more

    thumb Flávia
    May 1, 2025

      Só temos coisas boas a dizer! O espaço é incrível e nota-se que foi tudo muito bem pensado e delineado com muito carinho. O pormenor dos produtos caseiros e de... read more

    thumb Maria Catarina
    April 27, 2025

      Impecável. Obrigada Ricardo

    thumb Dalila
    April 22, 2025
  •   Anfitrião muito amigável, e super prestável.
    Local muito calmo e ótimo para descansar a cabeça durante uns dias.
    Recomendo a todos

    thumb Belinda
    April 20, 2025

      Gostámos muito desta aventura quer com o BUS, comodidades interiores e o exterior, destacando o jakuzzi aprazível.Local tranquilo e arredores bons para passeios.
    Quanto ao Ricardo é uma pessoa simpática,... read more

    thumb Cecília
    April 17, 2025

      Staying in Ricardo’s bus was an unforgettable experience for our family! We stayed with our two children, and they absolutely loved it – especially the pool, the playing areas... read more

    thumb Hanna Lena
    April 11, 2025

      What a fantastic experience! We stayed in the bus camping accommodation and absolutely loved every minute of it. It was unique, cozy, and had everything we needed for a relaxing... read more

    thumb Gene
    April 4, 2025
  •   What a fantastic experience! We stayed in the bus camping accommodation and absolutely loved every minute of it. It was unique, cozy, and had everything we needed for a relaxing... read more

    thumb Eugénio
    April 4, 2025

      Our stay at Ricardo's camper bus was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, it was evident that Ricardo had meticulously thought of every detail to ensure a... read more

    thumb Nitzan
    March 16, 2025

      Foi uma experiência muito boa. As minhas filhas adoraram tanto que querem voltar no próximo mês.
    A simpatia dos anfitriões e os detalhes fazem a diferença. O espaço em... read more

    thumb Sara
    March 5, 2025

      Estadia muito agradável e relaxante, recomendo para visitar.

    thumb Nataliia
    February 23, 2025
  •   Tudo top desde o espaço a estadia e ao ambiente criado pelos proprietários. Top

    thumb Diogo
    February 9, 2025

      we had a wonderful time as a family they are the nicest,very welcoming,very clean and the breakfast precise mother brought us every morning is so delicious..it is worth the price... read more

    thumb Vian
    February 2, 2025

      Le séjour était très agréable ! Ricardo et sa famille nous ont tres bien accueillis. Les petites attention au sein du logement sont très agréables. Nous étions là pour le... read more

    thumb Guillaume
    January 30, 2025

      Wonderful camping bus! We had a great time and Ricardo and his family were lovely hosts. The bus was decorated with Christmas decoration making it really cozy. We got fresh... read more

    thumb Catarina Emilia
    December 28, 2024

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Camping bus wins Airbnb Plus badge. 1920 1080 Camping bus

Camping bus wins Airbnb Plus badge.

In July 2019 we won the Plus badge. The accommodation has been checked by a quality control inspection visit to…

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The Very Best Airbnbs in Portugal – Top Picks for 2023 1280 852 Camping bus

The Very Best Airbnbs in Portugal – Top Picks for 2023

In January 2021 Camping Bus was listed in the best Portugal airbnb on the Wander-Lush page. Emily is the writer,…

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The most original getaway of the year

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