Dump station: 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

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 Campidouro

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

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 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

Camping Rosário

• Small, rural and scenic site in an olive grove, 2km from Rosário
• Swimming pool, lounge and barbecue area
• Near Lake Alqueva in a well-known stargazing area

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

Camping Toca da Raposa

• 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

Parque de Campismo O Moinho

• Casual camping with peaceful outdoors
• Reception and bar with a covered terrace
• A short walk from a riverside beach

Camping Vila Real

• A very well-located campsite near the town centre
• Lush vegetation, perfect to escape the summer heat
• Friendly atmosphere and lovely staff

Quinta Manjericao

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

Costa do Vizir Camping

• Family-friendly site in the traditional seaside village of Porto Covo
• A few minutes' walk from a sandy beach for swimming and surfing
• Yoga, gym, play area, shop, café, outdoor kitchen, pool and dogs' pool

Vidoeiro Gerês Camping

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

Monte da Tojeirinha

• Serene 40,000-square-metre park with a private freshwater beach
• A 15-minute drive to Montargil and an hour and 40 to Lisbon
• Fishing and wifi on site; watersports rental available nearby

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

Quinta do Vale Formoso

• Peaceful and family-friendly site on an equestrian farm in the hills
• A 25-minute drive to Caldas da Rainha and 10 from Salinas de Rio Maior
• Swimming pool, indoor common room, kitchen, guided walks and barbecues

Zmar Eco Experience

• Among spectacular scenery near Alentejo's Vicentina Coast
• Waterpark with Olympic pool, paddling pool and indoor wave pool
• Restaurant, farm, archery, playground and summer entertainment

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