Tent campgrounds in Portugal

Istas Garden

• Small, well-kept site in the Madalena area of Vila Nova de Gaia
• Half an hour from central Porto by public transport
• Swimming pool on site; beach 20 minutes' walk away

Redondo Lodges and Camping

• Scenic rural pitches on an old olive farm with a pool and bar
• A 15-minute drive or 25-minute bus from the centre of Tomar
• Playground, outdoor gym, volleyball and table tennis; meals available

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

Alqueva Rural Camping Resort

• Llamas, deer, horses, donkeys, ponies, goats, sheep on site
• Located half way between Moura and Vidigueira
• Boat tours, fishing, horse riding, wine tasting

Parque de Campismo Monte Carvalhal da Rocha

• In the South West Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park
• Two golden sandy beaches within 600 metres
• Bar, restaurant, shop, pool and hot tub

Parque de Campismo Lamas de Mouro

• Set in a huge natural adventure playground, Peneda-Gerês National Park
• Book lots of adrenalised excursions like canyoning and rafting on site
• Climbing, abseiling and tree climbing all available

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

Parque de Campismo Quinta do Convento

• Mountainside site near the city of Fundão
• Spectacular views of Cova da Beira and the Serra da Estrela
• Pool, play area, communal barbecues and restaurant with balcony

Agro-turismo Quinta da Fonte

• Small rural site 10 minutes’ drive from Figueiró dos Vinhos
• Wildlife haven by a creek; swimming lake four kilometres away
• Restaurant serving homemade produce, breakfast, lunch and snacks

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

Vidoeiro Gerês Camping

• In Portugal's only national park
• Short walk from the thermal spa of Gerês
• A 90-minute drive from Porto

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

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 Campidouro

• Located in north of the country on the banks of River Douro
• Swimming pool overlooking the river
• Modern facilities and full comfort

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 de Campismo Barragem do Vilar

• Tree-lined site a short stroll from the Vilar Dam reservoir’s banks
• A 15-minute drive to Moimenta da Beira and an hour to Serra da Estrela
• Bar, tennis, swimming pool, play area, paintballing and fishing

Parque de Campismo do Freixial

• Peaceful and remote park six kilometres from the Spanish border
• Countryside wildlife haven among spectacular scenery
• Pool, snack bar and picnic spots among the trees

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