Single-sex groups welcome: Lodges and log cabins in Portugal

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

Centro Nautico 818

Parque De Campismo Municipal de Idanha-a-Nova

• Peaceful countryside site by the Marechal Carmona reservoir
• Within easy reach of Monsanto and Castelo Branc
• Swimming pool, bar-restaurant, playground and tennis courts

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

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

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

Douro Camping

• 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

Gaio Camping

Alvão Village Camping

• Holiday village in Alvão Nature Park surrounded by hiking trails
• A short drive to ziplining, forest segway rides, waterpark and more
• Outdoor pool and paddling pool, massage room, eatery and barbecue area

Natura Glamping

• Family-run business surrounded by countryside and mountains
• Luxury glamping domes with balcony, free wifi and breakfast
• Communal garden and terrace, games room and tour desk

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

Parque de Campismo Pedrógão Grande

• On the banks of the Cabril reservoir, with views over the water
• A 45-minute drive from medieval Coimbra, Portugal's former capital
• Pool, play area, communal lounge and bread deliveries

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

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