Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Portugal

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

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Tejo Jardim

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

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

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

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

Gaio Camping

Vidoeiro Gerês Camping

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

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

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

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

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 O Moinho

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

Quinta das Laranjeiras

• Quinta da luz refúgio campestre
• Uma casa na natureza

Quinta das Colinas

• Off-grid site five minutes’ drive from Avô and its river beach
• Half an hour’s drive from the edge of the Serra da Estrela Nature Park
• Family-run site with eggs to collect and fresh veg to pick

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

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 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

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