Budget/backpacker: Campgrounds in Portugal
11 bookable campsites in Portugal Sorted by our favourites
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Parque Campismo da Penha
Guimarães, Guimarães, Portugal- Family campsite on Monte da Penha, 15 minutes’ drive from Guimarães
- Penha Sanctuary 10 minutes walk; Bom Jesus do Monte 40 minutes’ drive
- Swimming pool; communal kitchen and TV room; forest walks from site
New FavouriteErmida Gerês Camping
Ermida, Braga, Portugal- Peaceful campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Peneda-Gerês National Park
- Vila do Gerês 15 minutes’ drive and Termas do Gerês 20 minutes
- Tree-shaded pitches; communal barbecues; e-bike rental available
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Quinta de Santa Marinha
Arcos de Valdevez, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal- Motorhome pitches on a hillside wine estate in Arcos de Valdevez
- A 55-minute drive to Braga; 15 minutes to Miradouro do Monte Vascões
- Vineyard tours, wine tasting and organic food available on site
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Selina Geres
Campo do Gerês, Terras de Bouro, Portugal- Bell tent retreats in stylish surroundings by the Cávado river
- A 45-minute drive from Braga and an hour and 20 minutes from Porto
- On the edge of a national park, with a pool, restaurant and yoga deck
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Urban Art Camping
Ferrel, Peniche, Portugal- Watersports-oriented site 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Ferrel
- A 15-minute walk from the beach; 15 minutes' drive from Peniche
- Bikes, scooters, surf kit and paddleboards available to hire on site
New FavouriteTugatok
Olhão, Olhão, Portugal- Peaceful rural Algarve campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Olhão
- Ria Formosa Natural Park 10 minutes’ drive; beaches 15 minutes
- Pitches among olive trees; camping kitchen and communal dining area
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Termas da Azenha
Vinha da Rainha, Soure, Portugal- Highly peaceful and historic site in the grounds of a former bathhouse
- A short drive from the sea and 45 minutes from Coimbra
- Mosaic workshops
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Gimitas
Santana da Serra, Ourique, Portugal- Peaceful site in spectacular surroundings with walking all around
- On 2.5 hectares of nature reserve, 15 minutes' drive from Ourique
- Friendly laidback vibe on a site kept as natural as possible
- Favourite
Dreamsea Surf Camp Portugal
Melides, Grândola, Portugal - Favourite
Sintra Camping Garden
Sintra, Cascais, Portugal- Small site in private gardens in the village of Janas
- Five minutes' drive from the coast, 15 from Sintra and 40 from Lisbon
- Pool, kitchen, sun loungers, outdoor sofas and shaded tables
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Land's Hause Bungalows
Pataias, Nazaré, Portugal- Deep in countryside a few kilometres from Nazaré
- Six kilometres from the beaches of São Pedro de Moel
- Pool, paddling pool, pool bar, restaurant and gym
- Favourite
Vilamoura Rustic Motorhome Aire
Vale Judeu, Loulé, Portugal - Favourite
Parque Campismo Rural - Vale do Beijames
Vale de Amoreira, Manteigas, Portugal- Leafy site in the spectacular Serra da Estrela Natural Park valley
- A half-hour drive from Covilhã and 45 minutes from Guarda and Fundão
- Bar-restaurant, barbecue area and a shop selling local farm produce
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Quinta das Laranjeiras
Ferreirós do Dão, Tondela, Portugal- Quinta da luz refúgio campestre
- Uma casa na natureza
- Favourite
Alenquer Camping & Bungalows
Alenquer, Alenquer, Portugal - Favourite
Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo Termas de Melgaço
Melgaço, Minho-Lima, Portugal- Among mountains near the Minho river
- A short walk from Melgaço Spa and a public pool
- Kids' club, play area, games cabin and barbecues
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Alvão Village Camping
Vila Real, Vila Real, Portugal- Holiday village in Alvão Nature Park surrounded by hiking trails
- A short drive to ziplining, forest segway rides, waterpark and more
- Outdoor pool and paddling pool, massage room, eatery and barbecue area
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Quinta Prio Mendes
Colmeal, Góis, Portugal- Off-grid, adults-only site on a nature reserve 25 minutes from Góis
- Clothes-optional site with plenty of shade from native trees
- Four private river beaches on the Ceira river
- Favourite
Camping Rural Os Anjos
Campo Maior, Campo Maior, Portugal - Favourite
Salema Eco Camp
Budens, Vila do Bispo, Portugal- Eco-friendly camping near Praia da Salema surfing beach on the Algarve
- A 25-minute drive to Lagos; half an hour’s cycle to Figueira beach
- Restaurant, bar and eco-shop on site; surf boards and bike to hire