Portugal offers a variety of campsites in stunning locations, from seaside beaches to rural and mountainous areas. The selection of the best campsites can vary according to each person’s individual criteria, but here are ten campsites in mainland Portugal that are often praised for their location, facilities and overall experience
- Bubulcus & Acorns
- Alvão Village Camping
- Turiscampo Camping & Bungalow Park
- Lima Escape Camping & Glamping
- Algarve Motorhome Park Falésia
- Camping Ria Formosa
- Costa do Vizir Camping
- Orbitur Vagueira
- Salema Eco Camp – Surf & Nature
- Algarve Motorhome Park Silves
01. Bubulcus & Acorns
Located near Vimieiro, in the Alentejo, it is defined as an extensive campsite, meaning that each guest has privacy and space around them. It encourages contact with nature, respecting privacy and promoting the development of each individual’s ecological awareness.
The lighting is 100% LED, generated by solar energy. Rainwater is collected and stored for the summer, and the water is heated by solar energy.
It has a capacity for 20 camping spots and is open all year round, with the exception of November, which requires prior booking.
E-mail: info@bbcamping.eu | Tlm.: +351 963 722 564
02. Alvão Village Camping
It is located on the enchanted plateau of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, in an area of approximately 25,000m2 where nature reveals itself to everyone.
Campervans Village Camping is actually a rural village with several accommodation units, including a camping area, precisely with those who like to travel with a tent on their back in their caravans and campervans in mind. Services are available to provide every comfort – laundry, ironing, changing rooms, cleaning and eviction service for campervans. It also includes a restaurant, bar, mini-market, swimming pools, children’s playground and other services.
Alvão Village Camping is the ideal place to enjoy unforgettable moments of leisure in a relaxed atmosphere, discover new experiences, enjoy moments of tranquillity, with excellent infrastructures that provide all the comfort and contact with nature and the ideal starting point for visiting the historical and cultural heritage of Vila Pouca de Aguiar.
Open all year round.
E-mail: geral@alvaovillagecamping.pt | Tlm.: +351 964 560 339
03. Turiscampo Camping & Bungalow Park
It is located 5 km from Lagos and 20 km from Cape St. Vincent, the most westerly point in Europe and the starting point for the great Portuguese navigators aboard their caravels.
The park extends over 82,000m2 of land and has 202 camping pitches, including 42 luxury pitches with water and sewage points, 3 shower blocks fully prepared for the winter, the most recent of which was inaugurated in May 2016.
Turiscampo also offers 137 quality accommodations, including a set of luxury mobile homes with private jacuzzi and a mobile home prepared for people with reduced mobility.
It has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as a jacuzzi. There’s also a pool dedicated to the little ones with distractions.
Open all year round.
E-mail: info@turiscampo.com | Tlm.: +351 282 789 265
04. Lima Escape Camping & Glamping
In a privileged location, surrounded by the Lima, Froufe and Tamente rivers, within the boundaries of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, with the Serra Amarela as a backdrop, Lima Escape Camping & Glamping is a true haven in nature. With traditional camping areas between glamping areas – the romantic glamour tents and colorful charming tree house bungalows, in a tranquil mountain setting in the idyllic scenery of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Lima Escape Camping is made up of a fairly large area for caravans and Campervans (45 spaces), three areas for medium and large tents and a beautiful area for small tents (75 pitches). These are located in their respective rectangular pitches, set under a forest of oak and pine trees down to the river Lima.
Open all year round, except for the second half of November.
05. Algarve Motorhome Park Falésia
Located near Aldeia das Açoteias in Olhos de Água, just 5kms from Vilamoura Marina, accessible on foot or by bicycle along a small country lane, and 10kms from Albufeira, a lively city day and night, offering a wide range of modern attractions and water sports.
Praia da Falésia stretches for 6 km of golden sands between Vilamoura (European Capital of Golf) and Albufeira (Tourist Capital of the Algarve). It is considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Portugal, with its high cliffs in strong tones, sometimes coppery, sometimes golden, which create a play of colors contrasting with the green areas of the pine trees that dominate them. The village of “Aldeia das Açoteias” in Olhos de Água, overlooking it, offers a peaceful environment, ideal for couples or families, and offers a wide range of services, stores and restaurants.
The reception and service area for Campervans has capacity for 100 Campervans with a minimum space of 70m2 and is equipped with water and electricity.
Open all year round.
06. Camping Ria Formosa
Located in Cabanas, Tavira, very close to a true natural paradise, the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Set in an area of around 56,000m2, close to the beach and served by excellent access, it is equipped with all the necessary conditions to provide visitors with a pleasant stay.
With around 500 trees planted, it consists of 350 perfectly identified individual pitches with electricity connections for Campervans and caravans and approximately 350 pitches for tents, an area reserved for bungalows of two types (up to 4 or 5 people) and another area reserved for mobile homes with plots of 100m2 to 250m2, with sewage, water and electricity connections.
2 sanitary blocks, with hot and cold water, shower cubicles, toilets and washbasins, supported by a solar panel and Wi-Fi system.
Open all year round.
E-mail: info@campingriaformosa.com | Tlm.: +351 281 328 887
07. Costa do Vizir Camping
Praia do Camilo is located a few kilometers south of the center of Lagos, accessible by car or a scenic walk from the city center.
Access to the beach is via a steep staircase carved into the golden cliffs that surround the beach. Despite the steep descent, the panoramic view of the coast during the walk is spectacular.
It is relatively small, creating a more intimate atmosphere compared to some larger beaches, contributing to a more peaceful experience.
The beach is known for its golden sand and crystal-clear waters. The calm, clear waters make it ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
The Costa do Vizir campsite in Porto Covo is located 500m from Praia Grande and the same distance from the center of Porto Covo. It is set in an area of 60,000m2, densely wooded, on a plot of land.
It consists of two areas for camping with tents, Campervans and campervans. The camping areas are organized into delimited sections where up to two medium-sized tents can be pitched. All sections have access to the electricity grid.
The crystal-clear waters and wild scents of the Alentejo coast invite you to moments of adventure in one of the most beautiful and well-preserved coastal areas in southern Europe. Whether you’re on vacation or at the weekend, there’s always time and space here to discover more, walking the famous trails of the Rota Vicentina.
Open all year round.
E-mail: info@costadovizir.com | Tlm.: +351 968 526 833
08. Orbitur Vagueira
Praia de São Rafael is located about 3 km west of the city of Albufeira, one of the Algarve’s most popular tourist areas. The beach is easily accessible by car and parking is available.
Access to the beach is via a steep descent, but the walk is worth it for the panoramic views of the coast and the sea. The staircase leading down to the beach is carved into the golden cliffs, providing a unique experience.
Orbitur Vagueira, located in Gafanha da Boa-Hora, in the municipality of Vagos and district of Aveiro, is an urban park, although it is situated in a pine forest, 500 m from the Ria de Aveiro, 2 km from Vagueira, 7 km from Costa nova, 8 km from Vagos and 16 km from Aveiro and Ílhavo, inviting you to take relaxing vacations and weekends.
It is served by the beaches of Vagueira and Areão, 2 km away, rich in natural beauty, with the possibility of observing herons in the wild while sunbathing, and these beaches are also popular with surfers and bodyboarders. Not to be missed is Arte Xávega, the traditional fishing of the region and, in Vagos, we recommend visiting the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora de Vagos, the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia and the chapel of Santo António. The region’s excellent gastronomy is another excuse to visit.
Main facilities: Recycling; WC reduced mobility; TV/living room; Children’s playground; Swimming pool (seasonal); Children’s pool (seasonal); WIFI access, Camper Station and Playing field.
Services: Self-service laundry; Snack/Bar; Pets allowed
Activities: Golf; Boating; Fishing; Cycling; Windsurfing; Stand Up Paddle; Canoeing; Horse riding and Sailing.
Open all year round.
E-mail: infovagueira@orbitur.pt | Tel.: +351 234 797 526
09. Salema Eco Camp – Surf & Nature
Set in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, Salema Eco Camp is located in Salema, a fishing village in the parish of Budens, in the municipality of Vila do Bispo, Algarve, which surrounds the beach of the same name, Praia da Salema. Here you’ll find nature at its purest and be able to enjoy it with friends and family. This is the place of choice for lovers of slow living and surfing. The area surrounding the campsite is rich in wild beaches, photogenic sunsets and many other secrets!
With an area of 12 hectares, Salema Eco Camp offers all the conditions to accommodate caravans, Campervans and tents. For purists and nature lovers, you can wake up surrounded by greenery and in harmony with the region’s fauna, flora and birds.
Salema Eco Camp offers a wide range of complementary activities to make your stay a complete experience. From a space that’s perfect for working out before going to look for waves in the area or doing yoga, to a space where you can leave the little ones to experience the area.
Since November 2021, it has been the First and Only Hotel Unit in the Algarve Region with the Carbon Neutrality Certificate (VCU).
Open all year round.
E-mail: info@salemaecocamp.com | Tel.: +351 282 695 201
10. Algarve Motorhome Park Silves
Silves, one of Portugal’s oldest cities.
The historic city of Silves was once the capital of the Algarve. The richness of its past and history is reflected throughout the city. Its castle, the most important and best preserved in the Algarve, overlooks the narrow, uneven streets, where typical restaurants, small art galleries and craft stores hide, making it a town where Portuguese authenticity still reigns and where even storks choose to spend the winter.
Algarve Motorhome Park Silves is located to the west of the city, enjoying a quiet, rural setting, close to the center of Silves, as well as a supermarket, restaurants and the national road to Monchique and Portimão.
The reception and service area for Campervans has capacity for 50 campervans with individual spaces of 60m2, which have water and electricity.
The service area is also accessible to Campervans passing through.
Open all year round.
