Tent campgrounds in Portugal

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

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

Quinta do Castanheiro

• Small, peaceful site 20 minutes' walk from Castanheira de Pêra
• A 45-minute drive from Coimbra and just over an hour from the coast
• Swimming pool, bar, barbecue area and breakfast service on site

Gaio Camping

Quinta Prio Mendes

• 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

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

Granny's Farm

• Among the stunning scenery of a Madeira valley and mountains
• Peaceful setting 10 minutes’ drive from the coast at Quebramar
• Pick your own fruit and veg from the colourful trees and gardens

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 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

Tejo Jardim

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

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

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

Camping Rural Os Anjos

• Small rural campsite 1.5 km from Campo Maior
• Overlooking countryside and olive groves
• Pool, bar with terrace, snack bar and barbecue area