Budget/backpacker: Lodges and log cabins in Portugal

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

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

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

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

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

Granny's Farm

• Among the stunning scenery of a Madeira valley and mountains
• Peaceful setting 10 minutes’ drive from the coast at Quebramar
• Pick your own fruit and veg from the colourful trees and gardens

Gaio Camping

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

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

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

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

Redondo Lodges and Camping

• Scenic rural pitches on an old olive farm with a pool and bar
• A 15-minute drive or 25-minute bus from the centre of Tomar
• Playground, outdoor gym, volleyball and table tennis; meals 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

Quinta do Figo Verde

• Eco-friendly site on the edge of Peneda-Gerês National Park
• World-class surf 35 minutes away by car
• Breakfasts including fresh eggs and orange juice served every morning

Parque de Campismo Campimeco

• Peaceful 220,000-square-metre site between a pine forest and the sea
• A 10-minute drive from Aldeia do Meco; direct access to Bicas beach
• Outdoor swimming pool, games room and restaurant

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