The Star Pine Lodge is surrounded by the green hills and the mystic forests of the natural park of Sintra & Cascais to the east and the deep blue Atlantic Ocean to the west.
Wake up to the sound of the waves breaking on the shores of Praia Grande and feel the mysticism of Sintra, one of Portugal’s oldest towns and age-long holiday home of king and queens. Choose from our wide range of outdoor activities to explore this spectacular scenery in the best possible and active way. Our certified local guides know and reveal to you the secrets of this breathtaking area.
The idea of the Star Pine Lodge is to bring together the joy of life and the pleasure of being in nature. Your happiness is our goal. You choose what you want when you want it.
We will teach you the secrets of this fascinating sport. Choose between half and full day packages, for all levels. A small teacher-to-student ratio will ensure the best possible learning progress.
The idea of the Star Pine Lodge is to be a happy place where everyone can feel at home. We wanted to build a place that reflects the joy of living.
Built by a team of travelers from all over the globe, we managed to create a great mix of art and nature, colors and shapes, materials and styles which go side by side in harmony and make you feel welcome.
We hope that the little extras like 5 Star mattresses, food prepared with love, caring service and an inspiring surrounding will give you the smile you are looking for.
You may come for one reason but we hope you want to stay for many.
Features
private classes, small groups
beginners, intermediate, advanced
Concept
How you put a concept into words that is best explained with a really big smile?
It is simply real happiness that the Star Pine Lodge wants to spread, not more and not less. And we know that everybody’s happiness comes from very different impulses. So we tried to find as many positive impulses as possible and joined them together. What came out is the Star Pine Lodge. A place where you can happily be yourself.
Team
Our team consists of people from all over the world. Some came for the sun, some for the fun, most came because of the different activities we have here. most of who have come to spend a couple of months and ended up staying years because there was just no good reason to leave! The fun we have living and working in this gorgeous part of the world reflects in our friendly, welcoming and caring atmosphere.
Environmentally friendly
Nowadays it’s getting really hard to say “we are eco friendly” as there are a million things we all should do to be really eco friendly. For us eco-friendly or sustainable is not a trend. We see it as a very important part of our lives and we hope you can join us on that journey during you stay. We are trying our best to make it happen but we know there is always room for trying harder.
Here are just some facts:
Our building material is all locally sourced. No long distance transport.
If we could not recycle furniture or wood we bought furniture from certified wood.
All our garbage will be separated and we try to make as little impact as possible.
As much as possible we will buy our ingredients locally, supporting local farmers and avoiding long distance transport. Like this you will find only the freshest and most tasty products on your plate.
If we can afford it we replace any energy consuming device with one that has a better efficiency. But we do not create more waste by replacing old for new just to look better.
Our main idea was to create a happy place where everyone can feel home. We think that an inspiring surrounding helps you to just be yourself and that is what the Star Pine Lodge is. Built by a team of travelers from all over the globe we managed to create a great mix of art and nature, color and forms, materials and styles which go side by side in harmony and make you feel welcome.
- Swimming pool: Refresh in our pool, enjoying a little splash from the waterfall.
- Yoga area: a 70sqm covered and semi-closed yoga area with sea view
- Garden: relax in the garden, sun-bathing beside the pool or chilling in the shade of the star pines.
- BBQ area: with a daily fish market and several butchers around, feel free to light up a fire and enjoy a BBQ any time.
- Chill-out lounge: a cozy lounge area with comfortable sofas, TV and a fireplace
All rooms are different and designed with the lowest environmental impact we could do. We up- and recycled most material and used new materials from local producers where possible. All rooms feature high quality anti-allergy mattresses from Molaflex, because we know the importance of a good night’s sleep.
double room w/ private bathroom: as double or twin room set up
single room w/ private bathroom
double room w/ shared bathroom: as double or twin room set up
single room w/ shared bathroom
4-bed room w/ private bathroom: as double or twin bed set up + bunk bed
We offer surf classes for all levels: complete beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Our certified and experienced instructors will introduce you to the basics of surfing or help you to get your surfing to the next level. Small groups ensure individual coaching.
With many surf spots to choose from, we take you to the best beach of the day, always trying to find the right conditions for you.
Our surf classes run 7 days a week, either as half day classes (one 2 hours session) or full day classes (two 2 hours sessions). Feel free to start any day.
Surf classes at a glance:
- Classes for all levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- Half day (1x 2 hrs per day) or full day (2x 2 hrs per day) packages available
- Certified and experienced local instructors
- Material included: quality surfboards and wetsuits
- Transport to and from surf spot included
- Insurance during surf classes included
Material included: quality surfboards and wetsuits
Insurance during surf classes included
YOGA
Twice a day we welcome you to join our yoga classes in our spacious yoga pavilion with ocean view that can be opened or closed according to weather conditions. We offer different styles of yoga during the week. The classes are 1 ½ hours in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon.
Choose between our full yoga package (2 sessions per day) or half yoga package (1 morning session per day), or book our afternoon yoga session as the perfect complement to any other activity whenever you feel like it. Yoga runs 7 days a week, and you are free to start any day. All levels are welcome.
Yoga classes at a glance:
- experienced instructors
- 1,5 hrs morning class
- 1 hr afternoon class
- 7 days a week
- start any day
- yoga mats, blocks and blankets provided
- all levels
- perfect to combine with any other sport
The classes provide you with an energetic start into the day and help you to relax your mind and body. Feel free to join them when you feel like it.
CLIMBING
Discover one of Europe`s lesser known yet more diverse climbing areas. Within a radius of 50 km you have more than 40 climbing spots at your disposal, with the majority of them right at our doorstep in the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais. Our certified and experienced guides will share their profound local knowledge with you and present you a new challenge daily, always according to your personal level. Professional advice will push your climbing to a new level during your stay with us. No matter if it is your first steps outside your local indoor climbing gym or you simply want to improve your rock climbing techniques, our guides will find just the right spot for you.
You can choose between top-rope climbing, bouldering or lead climbing.
Climbing at a glance:
- Certified and experienced local guides
- Half day (+/- 3 hrs) and full day (+/- 6 hrs) available
- Selection of spots and routes according to personal level
- General information about the spot
- Technical advice
- Material provided
- Transport to and from climbing spots
- Insurance during classes/ guiding included
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Natural Park of Sintra/ Cascais with its 145 km² rises up to 529m (1736ft) to its highest point in the Serra the Sintra, and allows for great mountain biking through its dense forests or along its rugged coastline. The variety of single tracks, easy going forest roads, flow rides and downhill tracks is endless and the diversity of our microclimate will blow your mind.
You can choose between guided tours, GPS tours and downhill.
The guided/ GPS tours will take you along single and double track trails and dirt roads, where breathtaking views and stunning scenery await you.
Our downhill package will take you to the mountain top by shuttle, send you down a large variety of tracks, and give you a lift back up after every adrenaline-filled ride.
Mountainbiking at a glance:
- Certified and experienced local guides
- Half day (+/- 3 hrs) and full day (+/- 6 hrs) available
- Guided tours/ downhill according to level
- Technical advice and safety check
- Insurance for guided tours included
- Bike shack for safe storage and work station with tools are located at the MTB meeting point (400m up the road)
- Bikes and protection gear for rent
And many more...
Kitesurf
Windsurf
Hiking
SUP
Horseback Riding
Skateboarding
Golf
Characterization of surroundings/region
Our surrounding is so diverse that we would have to write a book about all the things you can see, experience and discover here. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, then you won’t find it anywhere. That we can promise.
Some helpful facts:
Beaches:
- Praia Grande Beach: approx. 500m, 7 min. walking
- Praia Pequena Beach: approx. 400m, 6 min. walking
- Praia das Maçãs Beach: approx 1000m, 15 min walking
- Azenhas do Mar Beach: 3,5km
Towns &Village:
- Praia das Macas: (supermarket, fish market, pharmacy, etc.): 1,5 km
- Colares Village (supermarket, butcher, pharmacy etc.): 3km
- Sintra: 10km, 15min by bus
- Cascais: 20km, 25min by car
- Lisbon Center: 40km, 45min by car/ 35min by train from Sintra
- ATM: 600m, 7min walking
- Lisbon Airport: 40km, 35min by car
Natural Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park has been protected since 1981. Its area is approximately 145 km²and includes the “Serra de Sintra“ a Mountain Range that extends all the way the the coast, and Cabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point. It was known to the Ancient World as Lunae Mons (mountains of the Moon).
Its climate is temperate with many oceanic influences. It also has a unique vegetation. About nine hundred plant species are indigenous.
In it are located: the Moorish Castle, the Pena Palace, the Capuchin Convent, the Sintra National Palace, the Palace of Monserrate and the Quinta da Regaleira.
For us it is one of the most divine natural places on the Iberian Peninsula.
Sintra is known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although its heritage in buildings and nature is the most visible face of the historic individuality of Sintra, a whole literary heritage has made the area a legendary reference in Portuguese culture. In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are dotted with royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including the mediaeval Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena National Palace and the Sintra National Palace.
Cabo da Roca is a cape which forms the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal
and continental Europe(and by definition the Eurasian land mass).
The western coast is a mixture of sand beaches and rocky cliff promontories: around Cabo da Roca, cliffs are more than 100 metres in height, and cut into crystalline rocks, composed of strongly folded and faulted sedimentary units.
Many migratory and marine birds roost temporarily along the cliffs and protected coves of the coastal area.
Cascais/Estoril
It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family
in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists. It is located on the Estoril Coast. It is not only one of the richest areas of Portugal but also one of the nicest and well preserved. The historical town and the old harbor are a perfect place to stroll along.
Lisbon
We will not write much about Lisbon as it is hyped enough. All we can say is that most of the nice things you read about Lisbon are true and after 15 years of living here we still have a smile on our face when we go for a visit.
Activities and facilities
Pool
Yoga & Fitnesspavillion
Garden
Chill-Out Lounge
Massage
Guided Tours
Ways to get to the camp
Taxi, Transfers
Public transportation
Car & Car rental
7 nights in the room of your choice
Breakfast buffet
5 days of surf classes, 2x 2 hrs session per day, 20 hrs in total
Surfboard according to level and appropriate wetsuit
Transport to and from surf spot
Fresh fruits and tea all day
Free use of Pool, Fitness Area, Garden, Chill-out-Lounge
WiFi
Lunch package
If wished you can book as extra evening Yoga session or try our climbing courses and mountain biking
The activities need a minimum of 2 persons. Depending on the capacity there are not always available.
LOW SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 555 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 485 € / week
MID SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 625 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 555 €/ week
HIGH SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 730 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 660 € / week
single room +25,- day, + 175,- week
This package includes:
7 nights in the room of your choice
Breakfast buffet
5 days of surf classes, 1x 2 hrs session per day, 10 hrs in total
Surfboard according to level and appropriate wetsuit
Transport to and from surf spot
Fresh fruits and tea all day
Free use of Pool, Fitness Area, Garden, Chill-out-Lounge
WiFi
Lunch package
If wished you can book as extra evening Yoga session or try our climbing courses and mountain biking
The activities need a minimum of 2 persons. Depending on the capacity there are not always available.
LOW SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 430 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 360 €/ week
MID SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 500 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 430 € / week
HIGH SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 605 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 535 € / week
single room +25,- day, + 175,- week
This package includes:
LOW SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 780 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 710 € / week
MID SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 850 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 780 € / week
HIGH SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 955€ / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 885 € / week
single room +25,- day, + 175,- week
This package includes:
7 nights in the room of your choice
Breakfast buffet
5 days of surf classes, 1x 2 hrs session per day, 10 hrs in total
Surfboard according to level and appropriate wetsuit
Transport to and from surf spot
Fresh fruits and tea all day
Free use of Pool, Fitness Area, Garden, Chill-out-Lounge
WiFi
Lunch package
If wished you can book as extra evening Yoga session or try our climbing courses and mountain biking
The activities need a minimum of 2 persons. Depending on the capacity there are not always available.
LOW SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 605 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 535 € / week
MID SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 675 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 605 € / week
HIGH SEASON
double w / private bathroom: 780 € / week
double w/ shared bathroom: 710 € / week
single room +25,- day, + 175,- week
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