Washing-up area: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Portugal

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

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

Vidoeiro Gerês Camping

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

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

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

Parque De Campismo Vieira

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from white-sand beach
• A 15-minute drive from Marinha Grande, and 30 minutes from Leiria
• Bar, restaurant and games room on site

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

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

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

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

Quinta Prio Mendes

• Off-grid, adults-only site on a nature reserve 25 minutes from Góis
• Clothes-optional site with plenty of shade from native trees
• Four private river beaches on the Ceira river

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

Camping Vila Real

• A very well-located campsite near the town centre
• Lush vegetation, perfect to escape the summer heat
• Friendly atmosphere and lovely staff

Istas Garden

• Small, well-kept site in the Madalena area of Vila Nova de Gaia
• Half an hour from central Porto by public transport
• Swimming pool on site; beach 20 minutes' walk away

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 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

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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

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