Dump station: Campgrounds in Portugal

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

Parque de Campismo O Moinho

• Casual camping with peaceful outdoors
• Reception and bar with a covered terrace
• A short walk from a riverside beach

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

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

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

Quinta Manjericao

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

Vidoeiro Gerês Camping

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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