Renewable energy: Campgrounds in Portugal

Arrabia Glamping

• Peaceful luxury glamping site in Raiva, with mountain and river views
• A 45-minute drive to Porto; walks and winery visits close by
• Swimming pool, yoga and massages on site, plus bike hire

Vale Dos Moinhos

• In Peneda-Gerês National Park, 1.5km from Vila do Gerês spa town
• Canoeing, waterskiing and windsurfing at Albufeira de Caniçada
• Bar and playground on site; surrounded by spectacular woodland

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

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 das Colinas

• Off-grid site five minutes’ drive from Avô and its river beach
• Half an hour’s drive from the edge of the Serra da Estrela Nature Park
• Family-run site with eggs to collect and fresh veg to pick

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

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

Camping Ria Formosa

• Coastal site in the quiet village of Cabanas de Tavira in the Algarve
• Close to golf courses and two kilometres from Cabanas beach
• 200 metres from a rail station for train rides along the coastline

Gimitas

• 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

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

Gaio Camping

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

Quinta do Figo Verde

• 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

Lama Glamping

• Glamping stays in bell tents overlooking a lagoon and the ocean
• A 10-minute drive to Vale de Lama beach and 20 minutes from Lagos
• Pools, barbecue area, garden, tennis court and trampoline

Fonte De Ferro

• Adults-only sustainable luxury site on a homestead in central Portugal
• Abrantes 20 minutes’ drive; Coimbra one hour and 20 minutes
• Seasonal restaurant menu; yoga platform with valley views; massages

Vilamoura Rustic Motorhome Aire

• 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