Wildlife haven: Campsites in Portugal

Zmar Eco Experience

• Among spectacular scenery near Alentejo's Vicentina Coast
• Waterpark with Olympic pool, paddling pool and indoor wave pool
• Restaurant, farm, archery, playground and summer entertainment

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

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

Floresta das Lebres

Fonte De Ferro

• Adults-only sustainable luxury site on a homestead in central Portugal
• Abrantes 20 minutes’ drive; Coimbra one hour and 20 minutes
• Seasonal restaurant menu; yoga platform with valley views; massages

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quinta das Laranjeiras

• Quinta da luz refúgio campestre
• Uma casa na natureza

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

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

Parque de Campismo Barragem do Vilar

• Tree-lined site a short stroll from the Vilar Dam reservoir’s banks
• A 15-minute drive to Moimenta da Beira and an hour to Serra da Estrela
• Bar, tennis, swimming pool, play area, paintballing and fishing

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

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

Tejo Jardim

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