Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Portugal

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

Campersite Malhadinhas

• Level motorhome pitches half an hour’s drive from Sines, Alentejo
• Fishermen’s Trail 20 minutes’ drive; Odemira half an hour
• Dog-friendly site a 10-minute drive from Malhão beach

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

Senses Camping

• Riverside glamping in the Serra da Estrela natural park
• A 25-minute drive to Guarda; horse riding and guided hikes available
• Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, yoga space and vegetable garden

Quinta das Laranjeiras

• Quinta da luz refúgio campestre
• Uma casa na natureza

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 Entre Ambos-os-Rios

• Quiet natural site bordering a river
• Great walking trails in the Peneda-Geres National Park
• Restaurant offers a wide range of quality local dishes

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

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

Gaio Camping

Parque de Campismo de Luso

• Woodland site five minutes’ drive from the pretty spa town of Luso
• Within 40 minutes' drive of Coimbra and Aveiro
• Bar, restaurant, food shop, garden and tennis courts on site

Quinta Manjericao

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

Na-Bé Lavender Lodge and Spa

• Luxurious eco-friendly glamping on a lavender farm
• Close to vineyards, historic cities and the Peneda-Gerês National Park
• Freshwater swimming pool, restaurant and spa with homemade products

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

Glamping Portugal

• Luxury glamping site near Ferreira do Alentejo in the rural Alentejo
• A 20-minute drive to Lake Odivelas; an hour to Atlantic beaches
• Swimming pool, kids’ disco, self-service bar and animals on site

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