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Pulo do Lobo

Mértola, Portugal

Nature

The Guadiana squeezes through a narrow rock gorge in a series of cascades, the “Wolf’s Leap”. It is reached by long gravel roads from the Serpa or Mértola side; in dry summers the flow is modest.

Nearest town
Mértola, Portugal
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
37.8034, -7.6335

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Parque Campismo Municipal de SerpaCampsite
    16 km from Pulo do Lobo
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Área de Serviço para Autocaravanas - Mina de São DomingosMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Pulo do Lobo
    MotorhomesElectricity
  • Motorhome stopover · MértolaMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Pulo do Lobo
    Motorhomes

All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Pulo do Lobo?

Pulo do Lobo is in Mértola, Portugal, at GPS 37.8034, -7.6335. It is about 16 km from Serpa.

Can you camp near Pulo do Lobo?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parque Campismo Municipal de Serpa, about 16 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Pulo do Lobo?

Pulo do Lobo is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Down the Guadiana: Beja to Castro Marim.

What is there to see near Pulo do Lobo?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mina de São Domingos (19 km), Castro Marim Castle (67 km), Cacela Velha (72 km) and Monsaraz (75 km).

When is the best time to visit Pulo do Lobo?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)