Forest campgrounds in Portugal

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

Parque de Campismo O Moinho

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

Gimitas

• Peaceful site in spectacular surroundings with walking all around
• On 2.5 hectares of nature reserve, 15 minutes' drive from Ourique
• Friendly laidback vibe on a site kept as natural as possible

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

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

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

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

Gaio Camping

Eutopia Escape Glamping

• Luxury adults-only bell tent in the north of the island of Madeira
• In São Vicente, 20 minutes’ drive from Seixal’s black-sand beach
• Surrounded by mountains and a short drive away from hikes and levadas

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

Quinta das Laranjeiras

• Quinta da luz refúgio campestre
• Uma casa na natureza

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

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

Douro Camping

• Well-equipped site two kilometres from the centre of Miranda
• Local cuisine, theme nights and barbecue facilities all on offer
• Pool, sunbathing terrace, playground, tennis and regular events

Floresta das Lebres

Parque de Campismo do Freixial

• Peaceful and remote park six kilometres from the Spanish border
• Countryside wildlife haven among spectacular scenery
• Pool, snack bar and picnic spots among the trees

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 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

Quarto do Urso

• No-frills rural site on a farm a 20-minute drive from Caldas da Rainha
• Buddha Eden 25 minutes’ drive; Praia da Foz do Arelho half an hour
• Dogs welcome; remote site with shaded pitches

Camping São Pedro de Moel

• Quiet site next to the sea and bike path in São Pedro de Moel
• A 15-minute drive from Marinha Grande and 25 from Nazaré
• Well-served bus stop a 900-metre walk away; ocean views from the park