Are you leaving on holiday in the Portuguese capital? Stay away from urban hustle, stay in campsites in Lisbon!
Log in a campsite close to Lisbon rather than in a hotel offers several advantages: cheaper, quieter... But it is especially the opportunity to combine holidays in Lisbon with tanning or surfing sessions on the beaches of the Portuguese coast!
However, there are not many campsites in Lisbon: most of them are at least one hour drive from the city centre. It is to be taken into account at the time of the holidays... Here is our list of campsites in Lisbon, close to the city center at the farthest.
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1. Lisboa Camping & Bungalows
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- Destination : Lisbon
- Benefits : ★★★
If you are looking for campsites in Lisbon itself, then the Lisboa Camping & Bungalows (4 stars) is for you. Nestled in the heart of a large park (30 hectares), its main interest is its ideal location between beach and city: the city centre of Lisbon is 1h from bus to the east (the stop is right in front of the campsite), while at 1h from bus to the west is the sandy beach Praia da Torre.
The prices are correct, and the equipment is satisfactory: sanitary, swimming pool, children's games... On the other hand, the campsite is surrounded by highways: even if the atmosphere remains rather calm, the sound background could disturb the most sensitive to noise.
2. Camping Orbitur Costa de Caparica
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- Destination : Costa da Caparica
- Benefits : ★★
Other campsite near Lisbon, the Camping Orbitur Costa de Caparica, south of the Tage. Its main advantage: it is located 200 meters from the beach! On the other hand, you will have to do about 1h30 of public transport (bus and ferry) to reach Lisbon city centre.
It is therefore a very suitable campsite if you want to share your time between a Farniente summer and the urban joys of Lisbon, but a little less if you intend to spend all your time in the city center. With its three stars, this campsite is quiet and unpretentious, but well maintained. Everything you need: grocery, restaurants, playgrounds...
3. Camping Orbitur Guincho
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- Destination : Cascais
- Benefits : ★★
On the west coast, Camping Orbitur Guincho is ideally located between several areas to visit. It is a campsite close to Lisbon – about 1 hour by train – but it also allows you to discover the surroundings of the capital. A 15-minute walk is Guincho Beach, ideal for surfing. 10 minutes by bus, the pretty city of Cascais is to be discovered, with its small port and less windy beaches.
And a little over 1h north, it is possible to visit Sintra , beautiful city populated with castles... The pitches are quiet – despite a road that passes nearby – and shaded by the pines. The equipment is correct: acceptable sanitary facilities, swimming pool, playgrounds.
4. Municipal campsite in Alcácer do Sal
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- Destination : Alcácer do Sal
- Benefits : ★★
This small family campsite is located near the Sado River, 1h from Lisbon. This is the place to go to take refuge if you are looking for a little calm! The equipment is correct (piscine, tennis court, supermarket too far...), and the ideal environment for nature activities: hiking, fishing...
On the other hand, it is a campsite close to Lisbon by car, but badly served by public transport. If you don’t have a car, choose another solution.
5. Camping Forte do Cavalo
- Destination : Quinta do Conde
- Benefits : ★★
This campsite, located at 1h30 bus from Lisbon, overlooking the seaside town of Sesimbra – famous for its coast and castle. This is the ideal place for a nature and sporting holiday, as it is possible to do all kinds of activities: kayaking, hiking, cycling... In the evening, sunset on the bay is not to be missed under any pretext!
With its 2 stars, Forte do Cavalo is not luxurious but offers all the necessary: spacious and shaded plots, a bar-restaurant, and a superette.
6. Camping Gale
- Destination : Melides
- Benefits : ★★★
At 1h30 by train south of Lisbon, is Camping Gale: a large park of 32 hectares with direct access to the beach. Here, the holidays are placed under the sign of tranquility. The pitches, calm and shaded, are hidden in the heart of the pine forest.
The beautiful sandy beaches, blotties between the cliffs, only wait for holidaymakers! The camping equipment is correct. Attention, however, access to the pool is paid.
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