Camping in Porto and The North

9 campsites in Portugal, Porto and The North

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Parque Cerdeira
Portugal, Porto and The North, Braga, Campo do Gerês

Located in the Peneda-Gerês National Park amidst spectacular mountain scenery, this excellent, well-run site offers modern facilities in a truly natural area. The national park is home to all manner of flora, fauna and wildlife, including the roebuck, wolf and wild boar. There's plenty of scope in the immediate area for fishing, riding, canoeing, mountain biking and climbing, so outdoorsy types take advantage of the quality mountain hospitality and enjoy the clear, fresh air and activities amidst the dramatic scenery.

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Campismo Cepo Verde
Portugal, Porto and The North, Trás-os-Montes, Bragança

Parque de Campismo Cepo Verde is a quiet and family-oriented campsite with an extraordinary landscape within the Montesinho National Park. Its beautiful surroundings make it an ideal site for keen hikers, with clearly marked walking trails nearby and maps available from reception. The site has around 40 touring pitches with 6 amp electric hook-up points available. Choose to rest your head at this peaceful and tranquil site, and you will be treated to quiet pitches in the open woods, shaded by impressive chestnut, cherry and oak trees.

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Orbitur Camping Angeiras
Portugal, Porto and The North, Porto, Angeiras/Lavra

A pleasant little seaside village, Angeiras has a good beach with the occasional restaurant and bar, several shops and a small supermarket. The campsite is close to the heart of the village and is probably the most attractive Orbitur site we have visited. It is well kept, and pitches are under trees, separated by neatly trimmed hedges. Manoeuvring larger units might be tricky in places, but some areas are not marked where you can find a spot under pine trees or in the open. There is space for some 404 touring units among the many seasonal caravans. Electrical connections (6A) are available throughout.

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Orbitur Camping Viana do Castelo
Portugal, Porto and The North, Viana do Costelo, Viana do Castelo

This site in northern Portugal is worth considering as it has the advantage of direct access, via a gate in the fence (locked at night), to a large and excellent soft sand beach (200 m) which is popular for windsurfing. There are 225 pitches on three wide terraces with easy access, 150 of these with electricity (long leads may be needed). Some flat, good sized pitches are numbered and reserved for caravans and motorhomes but with little shade. The large grass area for tents has more shade. It could become crowded in July/August. A pleasant restaurant terrace overlooks the pool. A ferry crosses the river to the town centre. The site is also convenient for visiting the medieval town of Ponte de Lima (24 km), with its white-washed houses, towers and Roman bridge, and Viana do Castelo is famous for its beautiful embroideries and festival processions.

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Naturwaterpark
Portugal, Porto and The North, Vila Real

Naturwaterpark is a purpose-built site located within a large leisure complex with an impressive aqua park. The site is pleasantly situated in the Portuguese countryside, close to Vila Real. This is an important holiday complex with plenty of activities for both young and adult visitors. The waterpark is the main attraction, but the extensive playground, small farm and adventure park will appeal to all. There are 70 touring pitches here, mostly on grass, with some shade and separated by young trees and hedges. A pleasant restaurant and bar make for convivial evenings and an excellent spot for making new friends. Over 40 bungalows/mobile homes are also available to hire.

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Camping Quinta Valbom
Portugal, Porto and The North, Braga, Ribas

Anyone who likes a simple, well-run campsite in the depths of the countryside will love Quinta Valbom. Surrounded by wooded slopes with mountains in the distance, the site has been created from a deserted wine-producing farmstead by its enthusiastic Dutch owners, Els and Herman. It is primarily a place for campers; of the 30 pitches, 20 are for campers. All pitches 10A electricity available, on several terraces reached by a steep cobbled road. Those on the upper terraces are suitable only for tents. There is space for nine caravans (maximum length 6 m) and one motorhome on the lower terraces (Herman will meet caravanners and tow you up the extremely steep approach road and onto your pitch).

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Parque de campismo do Paço
Portugal, Porto and The North, Praia de Âncora

Paço Campsite is located on the banks of the crystal-clear Âncora River, you can enjoy fishing, canoeing, or swimming in one of Portugal's least polluted waterways. Just a short walk away, the charming fishing village of Praia de Âncora boasts a long sandy beach ideal for surfing, bodyboarding, and kitesurfing. Discover a tranquil escape amidst the eucalyptus trees. This idyllic campsite offers 250 spacious, grassy pitches with 6-amp hook-ups, ensuring a comfortable stay. For added convenience, two apartments are available for rent.

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Camping Quinta da Agueira
Portugal, Porto and The North, Braganca, Mogadouro

Parque de Campismo de Mogadouro or Quinta da Agueira can be found in Portugal’s north eastern corner, around 30 km. from the Spanish border, on the edge of the pretty town of Mogadouro. There are about 90 unshaded grassy pitches on this modern municipal site. These are mostly equipped with electrical connections (12A) and range in size from around 50-100 sq.m. The site forms a part of a municipal sports complex and campers have access to a swimming pool, separate children’s pool and tennis. The town centre is easily accessible on foot and there are a number of cafés, shops and restaurants. Given its location, this site may appeal as an en-route stop, but there is much of interest to merit a longer stay. Mogadouro lies close to the Douro national park. The Douro is, of course, one of the great rivers of the Iberian peninsula and the wine and port growing section close to the Spanish border has attracted UNESCO world heritage status. There are some excellent walking and cycling opportunities in this relatively under-populated corner of Portugal.

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Orbitur Camping Caminha
Portugal, Porto and The North, Viana do Castelo, Caminha

In northern Portugal, close to the Spanish border, Orbitur Camping Caminha is a pleasant site, just 200 m. from the beach. It has an attractive and peaceful setting in woods alongside the river estuary that marks the border with Spain and on the edge of the little town of Caminha. Of around 300 pitches, just 25 are available for touring with electricity (5/15A Europlug), the remainder are occupied by permanent units and chalets to rent.

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Porto and The North

The North of Portugal is a region steeped in history, originally inhabited by Celtics, Romans and Moors. Renowned for its beautiful countryside, the River Douro winds its way past mountains, valleys, vineyards and cliffs until it reaches the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast near the city of Porto.

Situated in the northwestern corner of Portugal, the Costa Verde boasts lush green pine forests and unspoilt sandy beaches dotted with picturesque seaside villages, including Caminha and Vila Nova de Cerveira. It is also renowned for its wine, being the home of Port and Vinho Verde. Located on the banks of the River Douro, the attractive city of Porto is the centre of the Port wine trade – free tastings are offered at the wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia – and terraced vineyards can be found across the Douro Valley. The region is also a perfect place for walking, mountain trekking, canoeing, or simply relaxing in the spa towns of Carvalhelhos, Chaves and Pedras Salgadas. Vidago has a magnificent park with swimming pools and a golf course, while the mountains of Peneda, Soajo and Gerês form the Peneda Geres National Park, an area covering 170,000 acres with an abundance of wildlife. Vila Nova de Foz is the centre for visits to the Côa Archaeological Park, which houses one of the world’s largest collections of outdoor Palaeolithic rock art, dating back 22,000 years.

The region comprises of five areas: Braga, Braganca, Porto, Viana do Castelo and Vila Real.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Places of interest

Barcelos: Medieval walled town with dungeon, ceramics museum, archaeology museum.

Bragança: Medieval castle and walls, 16th-century cathedral, railway museum with 19th-century locomotives and carriages.

Chaves: Roman bridge, 14th-century castle with Archaeology and Epigraphy Museum.

Guimarães: Medieval castle and walls, palace.

Lamego: Medieval castle, 12th-century fortress.

Ponte de Lima: Beautiful small town, Roman bridge, medieval towers, manor houses.

Viana do Castelo: Town famous for its handicrafts and colourful regional costumes.

Vila do Conde: Ancient medieval shipyard, famous for its manufactured lace.

CUISINE OF THE REGION

Cuisine of the region

Typical dishes include bacalhau (dried and salted cod), rabanadas, papos-de-anjo and barrigas-de-freiras (sweetmeats). Porto has its own tripe dish, Tripas à moda do Porto. The Minho region is renowned for its Vinhos Verdes, whose vines are grown on trellises (suspended high in the air on special frames). In the Douro region, the vines are grown on terraces, giving the impression of huge, natural staircases leading down to the banks of the river. Both red and white wines are produced here including the famous Vinho do Porto (Port wine).

Caldo verde: Thick soup made with green cabbage, potatoes and spicy sausage.

Feijoada à transmontana: Bean stew.