We all know the truth: with all the excitement, Being usually starts with the preparations and, mainly, with the journey to get there.
It's the journey that marks the beginning of the experience, so do everything you can to make it run smoothly.
The Being Gathering takes place at Boomland, Idanha-a-Nova lake, Portugal. The closest villages are Alcafozes and Idanha-a-Velha, which are 40km away from the Spanish border.
We are here to help you, please read the information below carefully.
For reference look for Alcafozes, Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal.
The Being Bus is a charter bus service for a safer, more comfortable and sustainable experience, providing return transport from Lisboa and Madrid Airports to and from the festival. This is the best way to get to the Being Gathering if you come by public transport.
More info about tickets HERE.
Important information:
From Lisboa Airport
BUS
From the airport take the metro to Sete Rios bus station and from there take a bus to Castelo Branco (52 km away from Boomland). From Castelo Branco, you can take a bus to Idanha-a-Nova (operating on weekdays only). Once you’ve arrived at Idanha-a-Nova, you can take a cab to Boomland.
TRAIN
Take the Metro to Gare do Oriente station, from there you can get the train to Castelo Branco (52 km away from Boomland). From Castelo Branco, you can take a bus to Idanha-a-Nova (operating on weekdays only). Once you’ve arrived at Idanha-a-Nova, you can take a cab to Boomland.
Please refer to the bus station website (www.rede-expressos.pt) and train station website (www.cp.pt) for departure times, costs and further information.
From Madrid Airport
BUS
From Madrid you have a bus service that connects you to Lisboa. The Madrid Bus station (ESTACIÓN SUR) is at Av. Mendez Álvaro and you find it at the Mendez Álvaro Metro station.
One of the companies that run buses to Lisboa is Avanza Bus (www.avanzabus.com).
In Lisboa, from Sete Rios bus station take a bus to Castelo Branco (52 km away from Boomland). From Castelo Branco, you can take a bus to Idanha-a-Nova (operating on weekdays only). Once you’ve arrived at Idanha-a-Nova, you can take a cab to Boomland.
Please refer to the bus station website (www.rede-expressos.pt) for departure times, costs and further information.
TRAIN
Make your way to CHAMARTIN train station (Madrid) where there is one daily night train to Lisboa.
Step out of the train at ENTRONCAMENTO and get the connecting train to CASTELO BRANCO (52 km away from Boomland). From Castelo Branco, you can take a bus to Idanha-a-Nova (operating on weekdays only). Once you’ve arrived at Idanha-a-Nova, you can take a cab to Boomland.
Please refer to the Madrid train station timetable (www.renfe.com) and the Entroncamento station time table (www.cp.pt) for departure times, costs and further information.
From Lisboa
Take the A1 motorway, exit at junction A23, direction Torres Novas. Continue towards Castelo Branco along the A23, exit at Lardosa/ Idanha-a-Nova. Follow the signs to Idanha-a-Nova. In Idanha-a-Nova you will reach a roundabout, follow the signs to Espanha/Zebreira. Go straight and turn when you find the signs of Idanha-a-Velha/Alcafozes. Keep straight forward until you find a roundabout in Alcafozes. In the roundabout turn to Idanha-a-Velha and follow the signs to the Being Gathering.
From Porto
Take the A1 motorway, direction Lisboa until you reach signs for the A25, direction Viseu. Drive along the A23, towards Covilhã and Castelo Branco. Exit at Lardosa / Idanha-a-Nova. Follow the signs to Idanha-a-Nova. In Idanha-a-Nova you will reach a roundabout, follow the signs to Espanha/Zebreira. Go straight and turn when you find the signs of Idanha-a-Velha/Alcafozes. Keep straight forward until you find a roundabout in Alcafozes. In the roundabout turn to Idanha-a-Velha and follow the signs to the Being Gathering.
From Madrid
Take the A5 motorway, towards Plasencia and Portugal. Take the A1, direct Plascencia and follow the signs for the Ex-108 to Coria/Portugal. Continue following signs to Portugal. As you enter the country you will see signs to Idanha-a-Nova. In Idanha-a-Nova you will reach a roundabout, follow the signs to Espanha/Zebreira. Go straight and turn when you find the signs of Idanha-a-Velha/Alcafozes. Keep straight forward until you find a roundabout in Alcafozes. In the roundabout turn to Idanha-a-Velha and follow the signs to the Being Gathering.
