2,400 m² of soft grass
The lawn
Half an acre, fully fenced, with shade trees along two sides. Zoomie-certified.
Sun, grass, and three resident dogs
Where city dogs
learn to be
country dogs.
A calm, sun-filled home on the hills above Portimão. Half an acre of lawn, a shaded terrace, and three resident hosts on welcome duty.
8:30drop off from
2,400m²fenced lawn
Before 18:00pick up anytime
Day care
Drop off from 8:30, pick up anytime before 18:00.
Meet & greet
Free first visit. The trio's approval required.
Sun & shade
Covered terrace by day, cool tiles for siestas.
Open days
Dog day care runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Photo updates
A daily snap so you know they're winning.
The retreat
Half a hectare of Algarve,
shaped around four paws.
An old Portuguese farmhouse, a big fenced garden, and the kind of quiet you only get up in the hills. Not a kennel. Not a cage in sight.
Covered, always cool
The terrace
Terracotta tile, arched columns, deep striped cushions. The post-lunch nap venue of choice.
Cool tiles, soft beds
The shady terrace
A calm covered spot for midday naps, slow stretches, and a reset before the next run on the lawn.
Flowers, olive, wild grass
The garden
Paths to sniff, a birdbath to guard, geraniums to ignore politely. Dogs welcome in all of it.
A day here
From first sniff
to last yawn.
8:30
◐
Arrival
Sniff inspection at the gate. A proper hello from Lula.
9:30
◉
Morning play
Zoomies on the lawn. Occasional theft of a tennis ball.
12:00
◑
Terrace lunch
Lunch in the shade. Water topped up. One communal sigh.
14:00
☾
Siesta
Striped cushions. Ceiling fan. Deep, deep sleep.
16:30
◐
Garden walk
A loop through the olives and the flower beds.
18:00
✦
Pick-up window
Pick up anytime before 18:00, after a final stretch and goodbye sniff.
The promises
The boring bits,
taken very seriously.
Always supervised
A human is on site, awake, every hour of every day. We never leave a guest alone.
Small groups
Care stays calm and personal, never a crowded kennel. Introductions are gentle.
Fully fenced
The entire 2,400 m² garden is secured. Two gates, both locked, before the lawn.
Vet on call
A trusted local vet, five minutes away, on call for our guests seven days a week.
The ambassadors
Three very
opinionated hosts.
Every guest is welcomed, inspected, and unofficially assigned a buddy from the trio. Here's who's on staff.
Head of Guest Relations
Sparky
2 years · Portuguese terrier mix
"Will sit on the cushion you wanted."
Expert welcomer. Has written a thesis on which cushion has the best sun. Gives every new guest a full tour of the terrace, whether they want one or not.
Head of Security
Lula
6 years · Saint Bernard mix
"Can sleep in 14 different postures."
A 45kg lady with the soul of a cat. Her job is to lie somewhere nearby and make the whole house feel calmer. She is very good at her job.
Chief Snack Supervisor
Splodge
6 years · English springer spaniel
"Ball. Ball. Ball. Ball. Ball."
The official welcome committee's athletic wing. Splodge's job is to show new guests where the best grass is, where the best stick is, and where the ball went (usually under the terrace).
Portimao, AlgarveSophia with Sparky, Lula, and Splodge
The human behind it all
Meet Sophia.
Savannah is run by Sophia, who lives on site with Sparky, Lula, and Splodge and keeps day care intentionally small, calm, and personal.
From the first message to the first pick-up, you deal directly with her. Every new dog starts with a meet-and-greet so everyone can get comfortable before a booking is confirmed.
It is a home setup with proper attention, not a high-volume drop-off service. That is exactly why many dogs settle so well here.
On sitePresent throughout the day
First visitMeet-and-greet before booking
Postcards
A sunny week, in pictures.
Bookings now open
Book a Day.
A calm first step.
Send a short booking request and Sophia will be in touch to arrange a meet-and-greet. We always meet you and your dog before a first day. A coffee on the terrace, a lap of the garden, and a chance for the trio to give their verdict.
- → Free meet-and-greet, no obligation
- → €15 per day
- → Day care days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Call or WhatsApp+351 910 417 254
Writesavannahtailsandtrails@gmail.com
Book a Day
Form liveThe form asks for the basics so Sophia can understand your dog, your preferred day, and the kind of care you need.
- Dog details, size, and temperament
- Preferred Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
- Anything Sophia should know before a meet-and-greet