Budget/backpacker: Campsites in Portugal
9 bookable campsites in Portugal
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Parque Campismo da Penha
Guimarães, Guimarães, Portugal- Family campsite on Monte da Penha, 15 minutes’ drive from Guimarães
- Penha Sanctuary 10 minutes walk; Bom Jesus do Monte 40 minutes’ drive
- Swimming pool; communal kitchen and TV room; forest walks from site
New FavouriteErmida Gerês Camping
Ermida, Braga, Portugal- Peaceful campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Peneda-Gerês National Park
- Vila do Gerês 15 minutes’ drive and Termas do Gerês 20 minutes
- Tree-shaded pitches; communal barbecues; e-bike rental available
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Quinta de Santa Marinha
Arcos de Valdevez, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal- Motorhome pitches on a hillside wine estate in Arcos de Valdevez
- A 55-minute drive to Braga; 15 minutes to Miradouro do Monte Vascões
- Vineyard tours, wine tasting and organic food available on site
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Sintra Camping Garden
Sintra, Cascais, Portugal- Small site in private gardens in the village of Janas
- Five minutes' drive from the coast, 15 from Sintra and 40 from Lisbon
- Pool, kitchen, sun loungers, outdoor sofas and shaded tables
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Selina Geres
Campo do Gerês, Terras de Bouro, Portugal- 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
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Urban Art Camping
Ferrel, Peniche, Portugal- Watersports-oriented site 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Ferrel
- A 15-minute walk from the beach; 15 minutes' drive from Peniche
- Bikes, scooters, surf kit and paddleboards available to hire on site
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Termas da Azenha
Vinha da Rainha, Soure, Portugal- Highly peaceful and historic site in the grounds of a former bathhouse
- A short drive from the sea and 45 minutes from Coimbra
- Mosaic workshops
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Land's Hause Bungalows
Pataias, Nazaré, Portugal- Deep in countryside a few kilometres from Nazaré
- Six kilometres from the beaches of São Pedro de Moel
- Pool, paddling pool, pool bar, restaurant and gym
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Dreamsea Surf Camp Portugal
Melides, Grândola, Portugal - Favourite
Parque de Campismo do Pinheiro
São Mateus da Praia, Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal- Spacious pine-filled park 15 minutes' walk from São Mateus
- Within walking distance of a beach, birdwatching reserve and ferries
- Barbecue area, dining room and kitchen with woodburning oven
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Gimitas
Santana da Serra, Ourique, Portugal- 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
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Vilamoura Rustic Motorhome Aire
Vale Judeu, Loulé, Portugal - Favourite
Douro Camping
Miranda do Douro, Braganza, Portugal- 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
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Parque de Campismo Campimeco
Aldeia do Meco, Sesimbra, Portugal- 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
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Parque de Campismo de Luso
Luso, Mealhada, Portugal- 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
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Parque De Campismo Vieira
Vieira de Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal- Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from white-sand beach
- A 15-minute drive from Marinha Grande, and 30 minutes from Leiria
- Bar, restaurant and games room on site
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Parque de Campismo da Praia do Pedrógão
Coimbrão, Leiria, Portugal- 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
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Quinta das Laranjeiras
Ferreirós do Dão, Tondela, Portugal- Quinta da luz refúgio campestre
- Uma casa na natureza
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Quinta do Figo Verde
Vale, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal - Favourite
Quinta Prio Mendes
Colmeal, Góis, Portugal- 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