Student friendly campgrounds in Portugal

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 Sertã

• Family-friendly riverside site surrounded by a pine forest
• A short drive from Portugal's former capital of Coimbra
• Treetop adventure course, climbing and abseiling

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

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

Alenquer Camping & Bungalows

• Set 2km from Alenquer village and 30km north of Lisbon
• In an area surrounded by vineyards and known for its red wine
• Pool, bar, restaurant, library, playground and sunbathing area

Tejo Jardim

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

Góis Camping

• On a hillside overlooking the village of Góis and the river Ceira
• Within an hour's drive of the medieval city of Coimbra
• Close to hiking trails, mountain biking, canoeing and canyoning

Prazer da Natureza Resort & Spa

• Peaceful family-friendly site in Vilar de Mouros
• 20 minutes' drive from popular surfing and windsurfing beaches
• Well-equipped spa with gym, pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and massages

Quintal Yurts

• Small luxury site on south-west Portugal's Atlantic coast
• A 15-minute drive from surfing and walks in the Alentejo Natural Park
• Private showers and shared indoor kitchen; bars five minutes by car

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

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

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

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

Dreamsea Surf Camp 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

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

Floresta das Lebres

Salema Eco Camp

• 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

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

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

Albufeira do Maranhão Camping Park

• Peaceful park on the shores of Lake Albufeira
• Two kilometres from the historic village of Avis
• A 90-minute drive from Lisbon