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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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  •   Incredible experience! Friendly and welcoming host! Treated us like family! They are the true definition of Portuguese hospitality!

    thumb Debora
    October 14, 2024

      Não é fácil descrever em palavras o que sentimos, só mesmo passando pela experiencia. Recomendamos a todos que passem por esta maravilhosa experiencia nem que seja uma vez na vida,... read more

    thumb Sandra
    September 29, 2024

      As fotos descrevem melhor que qualquer palavra! Incrivel

    thumb Ana
    September 27, 2024

      Experiência incrível mesmo!

    thumb Laura
    September 24, 2024
  •   Dias muito felizes e bem passados! Espaço muito original e bem conseguido! Ricardo e família sempre disponíveis e simpáticos! Recomendamos!

    thumb Ines
    September 22, 2024

      5 stars aren’t enough, honestly. The location was great, the people were friendly, there is a pool, a bbq and a deck so you can relax outside (also a hot... read more

    thumb Laura
    September 19, 2024

      Ricardo und seine Familie sind sehr nett.
    Campingbus ist sehr schön und praktisch ausgestattet.
    Außenanlagen zwischen den Olivenbäumen sehr schön.

    thumb Joanna
    September 17, 2024

      Our stay in the Camping Bus was truly one of the most incredible and memorable holidays we've ever had! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations—the location was... read more

    thumb Alona
    September 15, 2024
  •   Location fantastica.. una picccola pecca non è pienamente in privacy..

    thumb Alessandro
    September 11, 2024

      We had a wonderful stay at the Camping Bus!
    Ricardo was a fabulous host. We loved all the little details such as the fresh bread left on the bonnet... read more

    thumb Louise
    August 31, 2024

      O Ricardo é um anfitrião 5*.
    Sentimo-nos em casa desde o primeiro momento.
    A estadia correu muito bem.
    Só temos motivos para recomendar.

    thumb Tiago
    August 25, 2024

      Had a great time and well worth coming , especially if you want to get away from everything for a night or 2.

    The internet worked well so... read more

    thumb Peter
    August 18, 2024
  •   Uns dias em família espetaculares...Digo em família, pois sentimo-nos verdadeiramente parte da família do Ricardo.

    Bem sei que houve da parte deles partilha de bolachas e figos, mas... read more

    thumb Alexandre
    August 15, 2024

      De bus is geweldig, de inrichting is heel sfeervol. Wij hebben enorm genoten van de hottub. Iedere ochtend stond er een overheerlijk vers brood voor ons klaar. Ricardo was erg... read more

    thumb Eelke
    August 9, 2024

      Nous avons passé un séjour à 4 (2 enfants et 2 adultes) dans ce bus insolite pour notre plus grand bonheur. L’agencement était bien pensé et il y avait toutes... read more

    thumb Cindy
    August 2, 2024

      Diese besondere Unterkunft war DAS Highlight unserer Portugal Reise, wir haben es geliebt!

    thumb Christiane
    July 25, 2024
  •   Extremamente aconchegante, Ricardo muito educado e disposto a ajudar. Uma pena termos ficado tão pouco tempo.

    thumb Nicholas
    July 18, 2024

      Unik oplevelse med en masse små positive overraskelser.

    thumb Michael
    July 16, 2024

      O autocarro está super adaptado para famílias com crianças tanto no interior como no exterior. De miúdos a graúdos vivemos uma experiência inesquecível, desde o dormir num autocarro vintage, assar... read more

    thumb Nikolay
    July 11, 2024

      What an amazing project! Ricardo is really passionate about what he does. This is evident in all the little details that made our stay memorable. We loved the freshly made... read more

    thumb Karolina
    July 8, 2024

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The most original getaway of the year

https://www.nit.pt/fora-de-casa/turismos-rurais-e-hoteis/a-escapadinha-mais-original-do-ano-dormir-num-autocarro-retro-dos-anos-60-em-leiria
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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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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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