Campsites for backpackers in Portugal

Sao Lourenço

• Small, eco-friendly and low-impact site in Portugal's Guarda region
• Watersports and Serra da Estrela Natural Park within 50 minutes' drive
• Spring-fed swimming pool on site, music tuition and organic meals

Douro Camping

• Well-equipped site two kilometres from the centre of Miranda
• Local cuisine, theme nights and barbecue facilities all on offer
• Pool, sunbathing terrace, playground, tennis and regular events

Selina Geres

• 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

Gaio Camping

Floresta das Lebres

Gimitas

• 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

Tejo Jardim

• Small quiet riverside camping in the midst of nature
• Fiestas in nearby Vilha Velha De Rodao all summer
• Communal outside kitchen

Parque de Campismo Campimeco

• Peaceful 220,000-square-metre site between a pine forest and the sea
• A 10-minute drive from Aldeia do Meco; direct access to Bicas beach
• Outdoor swimming pool, games room and restaurant

Parque de Campismo da Praia do Pedrógão

• In a pinewood five minutes' walk from the beach in Pedrógão
• Half an hour's drive from the castle and museums of Leiria
• Restaurant, bar, communal grill and mini market on site

Quinta do Figo Verde

• Eco-friendly site on the edge of Peneda-Gerês National Park
• World-class surf 35 minutes away by car
• Breakfasts including fresh eggs and orange juice served every morning

Dreamsea Surf Camp Portugal

• Lively glamping site 200 metres from Praia da Galé beach
• Swimming pool, tennis court, wifi and beach bar with DJs
• Surf lessons from professional instructors on site

Travelvan Park Salgado

• Friendly site a short walk from the centre of Famalicão
• A 10-minute drive from the beaches of Salgado and Nazaré
• Sociable bar area with barbecue evenings and cultural events

Alenquer Camping & Bungalows

• Set 2km from Alenquer village and 30km north of Lisbon
• In an area surrounded by vineyards and known for its red wine
• Pool, bar, restaurant, library, playground and sunbathing area

Alvão Village Camping

• 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

Parque Campismo Rural - Vale do Beijames

• 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

Parque de Campismo de Luso

• Woodland site five minutes’ drive from the pretty spa town of Luso
• Within 40 minutes' drive of Coimbra and Aveiro
• Bar, restaurant, food shop, garden and tennis courts on site

Parque de Campismo do Pinheiro

• Spacious pine-filled park 15 minutes' walk from São Mateus
• Within walking distance of a beach, birdwatching reserve and ferries
• Barbecue area, dining room and kitchen with woodburning oven

Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo Termas de Melgaço

• Among mountains near the Minho river
• A short walk from Melgaço Spa and a public pool
• Kids' club, play area, games cabin and barbecues

Parque De Campismo Vieira

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from white-sand beach
• A 15-minute drive from Marinha Grande, and 30 minutes from Leiria
• Bar, restaurant and games room on site

Tugatok

• 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