Beach - excellent water quality: Campgrounds in Portugal

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

Sao Lourenço

• Small, eco-friendly and low-impact site in Portugal's Guarda region
• Watersports and Serra da Estrela Natural Park within 50 minutes' drive
• Spring-fed swimming pool on site, music tuition and organic meals

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

Agro-turismo Quinta da Fonte

• Small rural site 10 minutes’ drive from Figueiró dos Vinhos
• Wildlife haven by a creek; swimming lake four kilometres away
• Restaurant serving homemade produce, breakfast, lunch and snacks

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

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

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

Arrabia Glamping

• Peaceful luxury glamping site in Raiva, with mountain and river views
• A 45-minute drive to Porto; walks and winery visits close by
• Swimming pool, yoga and massages on site, plus bike hire

Parque de Campismo da Praia do Pedrógão

• In a pinewood five minutes' walk from the beach in Pedrógão
• Half an hour's drive from the castle and museums of Leiria
• Restaurant, bar, communal grill and mini market on site

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

Parque de Campismo Quinta do Convento

• Mountainside site near the city of Fundão
• Spectacular views of Cova da Beira and the Serra da Estrela
• Pool, play area, communal barbecues and restaurant with balcony

Parque de Campismo Lamas de Mouro

• Set in a huge natural adventure playground, Peneda-Gerês National Park
• Book lots of adrenalised excursions like canyoning and rafting on site
• Climbing, abseiling and tree climbing all available

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

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

A Terra

• Eco-friendly site amid woodland, fruit orchards and grassy meadows
• Just over a five-minute drive to São Teotónio and 20 to Odeceixe
• Freshwater lake, restaurant, yoga classes and horse-riding lessons