Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Portugal

Quinta Prio Mendes

• Off-grid, adults-only site on a nature reserve 25 minutes from Góis
• Clothes-optional site with plenty of shade from native trees
• Four private river beaches on the Ceira river

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

Sao Lourenço

• Small, eco-friendly and low-impact site in Portugal's Guarda region
• Watersports and Serra da Estrela Natural Park within 50 minutes' drive
• Spring-fed swimming pool on site, music tuition and organic meals

Tejo Jardim

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

Camping Rosário

• Small, rural and scenic site in an olive grove, 2km from Rosário
• Swimming pool, lounge and barbecue area
• Near Lake Alqueva in a well-known stargazing area

Glamping Portugal

• Luxury glamping site near Ferreira do Alentejo in the rural Alentejo
• A 20-minute drive to Lake Odivelas; an hour to Atlantic beaches
• Swimming pool, kids’ disco, self-service bar and animals on site

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

Camping Ria Formosa

• Coastal site in the quiet village of Cabanas de Tavira in the Algarve
• Close to golf courses and two kilometres from Cabanas beach
• 200 metres from a rail station for train rides along the coastline

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

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

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

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

Gaio Camping

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

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

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

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

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