Peaceful: Campsites in Portugal

Eutopia Escape Glamping

• Luxury adults-only bell tent in the north of the island of Madeira
• In São Vicente, 20 minutes’ drive from Seixal’s black-sand beach
• Surrounded by mountains and a short drive away from hikes and levadas

Dolittle Holidays

• Quiet and comfortable meadow site in central Portugal
• 10 minutes to shops, eats and Roman ruins in Santiago da Guarda
• An hour to Figueira da Foz beach and 25 minutes to castles and mosaics

Tejo Jardim

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

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 Valbom

• Tree-filled site near Sesimbra, with views over Arrábida Natural Park
• A half-hour drive from the centre of Lisbon; beach 15 minutes away
• Outdoor swimming pool, play area and snack bar on site

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 da Dourada

• Dog-friendly farm site in the Serra de S. Mamede Nature Park
• A 15-minute drive from Portalegre, with wineries and hikes nearby
• Outdoor swimming pool on site and regular starry skies

Floresta das Lebres

Glamping Hills

• Peaceful glamping site just outside Santa Comba de Rossas village
• In a biosphere reserve, 20 minutes' drive from Bragança
• Open-air swimming pool, and restaurant with terrace and local wines

Vidoeiro Gerês Camping

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

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

Quinta Rural

• Spacious five-hectare site in the Serra da Cabreira mountains
• Around an hour's drive from Braga, Guimarães and Porto
• Honesty bar, breakfasts and regular barbecue nights in high season

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

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

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

O Homem Verde

• Small and tranquil eco-conscious glampsite that revels in nature
• Quality and comfy yurts with private facilities for an on-safari feel
• A great stop to sample the delights of the green centre of Portugal

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

Quinta Bliss

• Single caravan at a peaceful Algarve site with three acres of gardens
• Five-minute drive to Nossa Senhora da Rocha beach and Armação de Pêra
• Swimming pool, bar, fishing lake and TV with English channels

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

Camper and Caravan Park Tapadinho

• In the heart of green Portuguese countryside
• Dog-friendly and with modern facillities
• Easy access to Serra da Estrela and Caramulo nature parks