Parque Campismo da Penha

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Swimming pool and sun terrace
Swimming pool and sun terrace
Entrance to the site
Captain birdseye in retirement — swapped his ship for a tent and fish for marshmallows!
Animals of the local fauna
Not a flower, but a fungus. pure, simple beauty.
Animals of the local fauna
Pool for campers only
Bar-cafeteria located in front of the pool.
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Entrance to the site
Captain birdseye in retirement — swapped his ship for a tent and fish for marshmallows!
Animals of the local fauna

  • Family site on Monte da Penha, 15 minutes’ drive from Guimarães
  • Penha Sanctuary 10 minutes walk; Bom Jesus do Monte 40 minutes’ drive
  • Swimming pool on site and nature walks from the site; dogs welcome
City sightseeing break or hilltop rural retreat? Treat yourself to both at Parque Campismo da Penha, a mountain campsite set atop the wooded summit of Monte da Penha, known for its distinctive granite boulders. Surrounded by greenery, the site has stunning views of the historic city of Guimarães (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is only a 15-minute drive or a quick, scenic cable car ride away. Hilltop pitches are tucked under the shade of the tree canopy, so everything stays pleasant and cool in summer. Once you’re all settled in, spend leisurely hours around the swimming pool with the kids, or go off adventuring (taking any accompanying four-legged friends with you, of course) to spot the massive granite boulders scattered around the forest floor. From the site, there’s also direct access to short religious and nature trails to the art deco-style Penha Sanctuary or Pius IX Penha for views over the city. Alternatively, spend urban days out exploring the monuments, museums, and local cuisine in Guimarães – much the quickest way to get down there from your mountaintop base is by the Teleférico de Penha cable car. Guests at Parque Campismo da Penha get a special discount on the cable car trip. A downhill mountain biking trail, a miniature golf course, restaurants and an equestrian centre are all within a short walk of the site, too, and open according to the weather conditions during your stay.

Campground type

Tent sites 150
Caravan sites 22
RV & Motorhome sites 44
Open now
Opens 11 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Portuguese

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 63 Pitchup.com customers

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Bush

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, quiet spot near Guimarães with shady spots & great views. Friendly staff, clean but dated facilities. Good value, close to walks. A few mentioned noise & privacy.

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Arrival date (latest first)

site well looked after. good location…

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Kelly G.

Power optional earth motorhome site

Liked site well looked after. good location near to bars and restaurants and the sea

Disliked pitches close together and lots of aircraft noise

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Je recommande

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Anonymous

Power optional earth motorhome site

Liked Bel accueil, service du personnel parfait. Lieu très convivial. Nature préservée

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Sehr schön gelegen, ruhig. Seilbahn nach…

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Anonymous

Power optional earth motorhome site

Liked Sehr schön gelegen, ruhig. Seilbahn nach Guimares ist in der Nähe

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Camping idéalement situé en pleine nature,…

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Amel T.

Power optional earth campervan site

Liked Camping idéalement situé en pleine nature, sur les hauteurs. Il est bien sécurisé, bien entretenu, propre, et les emplacements pour vans et camping-cars sont clairement délimités. Le personnel est sympathique et très accueillant. Je le recommande vivement.

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Très bien…

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Anonymous

Power optional earth campervan site

Liked Très bien

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Bon camping !

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Anonymous

Power optional forest floor tent site

Liked L’endroit qui est très naturel.

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L’emplacement La gentillesse de la personne…

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Perrine C.

Power optional earth campervan site

Liked L’emplacement
La gentillesse de la personne de l’accueil

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Já fomos duas vezes, lugar tranquilo…

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Thiago R.

Power optional forest floor tent site

Liked Já fomos duas vezes, lugar tranquilo e seguro, casas de banhos limpas, pessoal sempre atencioso, falta apenas mais estrutura em relação a atividades no parque a noite, quem vai com crianças e difícil de entretelas.

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Ya es el tercer año consecutivo…

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Nhooa L.

Power optional forest floor tent site

Liked Ya es el tercer año consecutivo que vamos, varias veces durante el verano. Nos encanta la tranquilidad que el camping ofrece, la limpieza en baños y zonas comunes como lavaderos, fregaderos ,parque infantil y piscina. La ubicación nos parece genial,tardas muy poco en llegar con el coche a la ciudad,y si no se quiere coger coche hay opción de coger teleférico el cual ofrece un descuento estando alojado en el camping. Tiene mucho sitio para pasear en las inmediaciones del camping, con tranquilidad y buenas vistas,incluso aparte de la cafetería del camping varias cafeterías en los alrededores. Estamos muy contentos con este lugar, el personal es inmejorable y siempre esperamos con ansias para volver.

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Schattiger Platz. Zum Teil freundliche Mitarbeiter.…

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Anke S.

Power optional earth motorhome site

Liked Schattiger Platz. Zum Teil freundliche Mitarbeiter.

Disliked Schlechte Kommunikation - Beschreibung im Angebot passte nicht zur Realität. In der Beschreibung war gesagt, dass mehr als ein Wohnmobil auf einem Stellplatz möglich sind. Wir wollten noch ein kleines Zelt zusätzlich aufstellen, was uns untersagt wurde (in direkter Nachbarschaft standen kleine Wohnwagen mit überdimensionalen Vorzelten, z.T. mit mehreren Vorzelten).
Der Zugang zum Fluss ist effektiv kaum möglich, obwohl dies in der Beschreibung so beschrieben wurde.
Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen am Ein-/ Ausgang waren so ausgeprägt, dass man ohne die Zugangskarte das Grundstück noch nicht mal verlassen konnte - das könnte spannend werden, wenn ein Notfall eintreten sollte.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Parque Campismo da Penha

Rua Monsenhor Araújo Costa

Guimarães

Guimarães

Portugal

4800

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

41.42812°N
8.26894°W

Route directions

Please take N101-2 to Mesão Frio-Guimarães when coming with a caravan or camper.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Explored the pilgrimage spots on Monte da Penha and keen to see more spectacular religious landmarks? Head for the Convento de Santa Marinha da Costa (10 minutes’ drive) to admire its fancy baroque-era facade and intricate stone carving in the interior. Another famed pilgrimage spot is the ornate sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga (40 minutes), approached by a wildly OTT stone staircase, or you can wind back the years to Iron Age times with a look around another evocative site – the restored round houses and Pedra Formosa burial chamber at Citânia de Briteiros (half an hour). Keep the cultural theme going in lovely Guimarães (15 minutes) and have a potter around the decorative-art collections in the striking 15th-century Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, or a climb up to the battlements of the medieval castle for views over the town and back to Monte da Penha. History and heritage attended to, take a stroll around the photogenic cobbled streets of the old city centre, then seek out Largo da Oliveira square; it’s time to settle back in a terrace café with a glass of chilled local vinho verde.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Árvore 40.8 km Estuary ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Frente Urbana Norte 41.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Frente Urbana Sul 41.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mindelo 41.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Vila Chã 41.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Parque Campismo da Penha have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Parque Campismo da Penha dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parque Campismo da Penha? Explored the pilgrimage spots on Monte da Penha and keen to see more spectacular religious landmarks? Head for the Convento de Santa Marinha da Costa (10 minutes’ drive) to admire its fancy … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parque Campismo da Penha?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Parque Campismo da Penha? From $19.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.