Campgrounds for backpackers in Portugal
7 bookable campsites in Portugal
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Sintra Camping Garden
Sintra, Cascais, Portugal- Small touring 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
Parque Campismo da Penha
Guimarães, Guimarães, Portugal- 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
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
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
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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Sítio da Luz
São João das Lampas, Sintra, Portugal- Peaceful motorhome pitches on a São João das Lampas smallholding
- Samarra Beach five minutes’ drive and Sintra palaces half an hour
- Rural views; shops, bars and restaurants five minutes’ drive
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
Parque De Campismo Vieira
Vieira de Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal- 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
Douro Camping
Miranda do Douro, Braganza, Portugal- 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
Dreamsea Surf Camp Portugal
Melides, Grândola, 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
Quinta do Figo Verde
Vale, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal- 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
Camping Toca da Raposa
Oliveira do Hospital, Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal- Small shaded site on the edge of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park
- Tons of river beaches and good hiking and biking trails in the area
- Bar, restaurant, outdoor pool and access to lots of outdoor activities
Camping São Pedro de Moel
Marinha Grande, Leiria, Portugal- Quiet site next to the sea and bike path in São Pedro de Moel
- A 15-minute drive from Marinha Grande and 25 from Nazaré
- Well-served bus stop a 900-metre walk away; ocean views from the park
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
Sao Lourenço
Linhares, Celorico da Beira, Portugal- 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
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
Tugatok
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
Vilamoura Rustic Motorhome Aire
Vale Judeu, Loulé, Portugal- Adults-only site created by motorhomers
- Dolphin watching, scuba diving and boat trips from Vilamoura
- Movie nights and café showing all the main sporting fixtures
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
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
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