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A luxurious glamping setup in Portugal, featuring large canvas tents nestled among tall pine trees, with wooden cabins in the background under a serene, sunlit sky. — PORTUGAL

Do you believe in happy mistakes? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me and a few friends on my last girls trip to Portugal. Following a brief stint in a disappointing Airbnb in the city center of Lisbon we mistakenly booked plan-b accommodations which was about 45 mins away from civilization. What we discovered would prove to be better than what we could ever hope for.

Enter Bukubaki Eco Surf, located on the westerly tip of Portugal, just breathing on to the Atlantic ocean. This is where surfers go to ride. The property is nestled in a lightly wooded pine and eucalyptus forest made up of luxury bungalows, treehouses and Canadian tents. To my pleasant surprise their philosophy is built upon a strong focus on nature, sustainability and resource efficiency.

You could feel a natural balance with its surroundings. A perfect place if you want to connect with yourself, land and sea. We felt so at peace and I was especially happy to be far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The cozy accommodations were decorated with neutral earthy tones all made of natural materials.

The author posing in a close-up shot, wearing a printed shirt with vintage-style stamp designs, round sunglasses, and loose wavy hair, set against a wooden cabin backdrop.

The author standing confidently on a large fallen tree trunk, wearing a printed shirt and shorts set, white Birkenstock sandals, and a navy blue cap, with lush greenery and tall trees behind her.

We booked the Bungalows on the ground floor which had all the amenities including a dining room with kitchenette plus a terrace with loungers. We spent most of the evenings listening to music and chatting until late.

The nearest town is the quaint little town of Peniche where we visited the 16th-century seaside fortress, Fort of Peniche and Belem Tower.

I spent the days wandering around the resort watching the locals skate in the small skate park on the property. It was a great week with lots of bonding and fun. Unfortunately, on our last day we found out about one of the world’s largest oriental gardens in Europe the Buddha Eden Garden which was only a 20 min drive from the resort. I will definitely be returning just to see visit that.