Peaceful: Campgrounds in Portugal

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

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

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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

Mikki's Place To Stay

• Friendly site in colourful art-filled Algarve gardens
• A five-minute drive from Pêra and 10 minutes from beaches
• Swimming pool, massages and bar; food served several times a week

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

Lugar do Pôr-do-Sol

• Quiet site in a rural area under five kilometres from the coast’
• Praia Formosa and Santa Cruz 10 minutes’ drive; Sintra 55 minutes
• Family-friendly site with direct access to walking and cycling trails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dreamsea Surf Camp Portugal

• Lively glamping site 200 metres from Praia da Galé beach
• Swimming pool, tennis court, wifi and beach bar with DJs
• Surf lessons from professional instructors on site

Selina Geres

• Bell tent retreats in stylish surroundings by the Cávado river
• A 45-minute drive from Braga and an hour and 20 minutes from Porto
• On the edge of a national park, with a pool, restaurant and yoga deck

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 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

Colina Tranquila Algarve

• Handcrafted shepherd's hut in subtropical gardens with valley views
• 10 minutes' drive from historic Silves; 25 minutes from beaches
• Kitchenette, wood-fired oven, holistic treatments and outdoor bath