Parque Campismo Lamas de Mouro
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
This tremendous private campground near boulder fields and flowering meadows has shady creekside tent sites plus four cosy pine-clad bungalows with…
Must-see hotels in Portugal
Évora
Occupying the former Convento dos Lóios opposite the Templo Romano, this beautiful pousada (upmarket inn) has a historic air, though the rooms are…
Nazaré
A local female surfer duo have converted this American motor-court–style hotel into a hip surfer's haven in Sítio, with boutique furnishings across well…
Tomar
Centrally located on an island in Tomar’s lovely riverside park, this curious, slightly kitsch, old-fashioned inn was once Portugal's answer to Britain's…
Óbidos
Medieval mania abounds, with suits of armour, shields riveted to the walls and staff in tunics, but modern comforts aren't lacking. Just outside the town…
Tavira
The nine unique rooms at this 19th-century mansion incorporate original elements with one-off features such as an in-room claw-foot bath tub. Public areas…
Viana do Castelo
Perched on a windswept stretch of rocky coastline 2km west of the centre, this sleek designer offering looks unpromising from the outside, but inside you…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This luxury hotel has sleek ultra-modern rooms, though the black colour scheme (for both the rooms and bathrooms) may seem overly dramatic. The cheapest…
Albufeira
This peaceful hotel has 25 classically decorated rooms with polished-wood floors, 13 of which have spectacular beach views. Most rooms have small…
Sintra
In a rambling but recently refreshed mansion (and annex) north of Sintra-Vila's main square, you'll find stylishly outfitted rooms with heaters, great…
Ribatejo
You'll either love, hate or be puzzled by – likely the latter! – this hip boutique hotel's grain theme, but you can never accuse it of not instilling a…
Peniche
This place comprises three accommodation options within the same block: simpler São João, the original Maciel and a modernised Maciel II opposite. We like…
Tavira
Overlooking Ilha de Tavira 4km east of town, this four-star, 162-room property has been converted from, and ingeniously incorporates, an entire former…
Tavira
Run by an artist, whose works are displayed on the walls, this riverside spot sits below the train bridge. Insulated by double glazing, comfortably rustic…
Sintra
This renovated, well-kept 1940s mansion is set above the main road. The big drawcard is the sunny terrace overlooking Sintra, where you can take breakfast…
The Algarve
On a wooded hill 6.7km northeast of Salir, this converted farmhouse is encircled by eucalyptus, olive and cork trees. Accommodation is rustic; the studio…
Pinhão
Gazing down over the banks of the Douro, the bright, appealing rooms at this riverside winery 2km west of Pinhão straddle different buildings, with…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Casa dos Braganças in the village of Tourém is a delightful rural inn run by a friendly live-in family. The 18th-century house features 11 rooms and one…
Coimbra
With attractive rooms and a prime location near the action, the friendly family-run Vitóriais a great choice. Its light-filled rooms are clean and unfussy…
Massarelos
As the name suggests, this incredibly friendly guesthouse is down by the river. The simple but understated and stylish conversion of a historic townhouse…
Trás-os-Montes
This whitewashed modern affair may not be the most arresting pousada (upmarket inn) in Portugal, but its views over the Cidadela and countryside are way…
Massarelos
This upscale design hotel down by the river has a clean, modern aesthetic. The skylit lobby with high ceilings segues into spacious, streamlined rooms…
Setúbal
Blue Coast has colourful dorm rooms with all kinds of surprising recycled design touches (lampshades fashioned from cake pans and wine crates) that marry…
The Algarve
Farmhouse Casa da Mãe has simple, great-value rooms and apartments, some with views of Salir, 1.2km to the south. Surrounding the complex, the shady…
The Beiras
The best place to stay in Penedono is this recently-opened four-star. Sitting in the shadow of the castle, it has good-sized rooms sporting a linear,…
The Beiras
This friendly four-star, one of the only modern buildings in the old town, sits on the site of a former cavalry barracks near the north bastion. Big and…
Ericeira
One of the best budget options around, this well-run, well-kept place has light, bright and all-white rooms with cutesy and retro touches in a nice…
Nazaré
Rooms at this seafront hotel are more charming and brighter than the creaky hardwood halls might suggest. Bathrooms are clean and nicely tiled, and the…
Ericeira
Spiffy Vila Galé is an imposing edifice whose green mansard roof dominates Ericeira’s skyline. Although it has an air of classic fin de siècle its…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
In a grand 18th-century edifice overlooking the leafy, but busy, Av da Liberdade, Dom Sancho I offers small but comfortably furnished rooms doused in…
Cascais
In a quiet neighbourhood some 900m southwest of the train station, this Ukrainian-run hostel has the best traveller vibe of Cascais' budget options. Dorms…
Trás-os-Montes
This great rural option in the village of Picote, 17km southwest of Miranda do Douro, is run by a linguist and a biologist, who offer free guided nature…
Évora
An attractive addition to Èvora, the Casa Morgado Esporão offers an atmospheric stay in a restored 15th-century building. The rooms are quite spacious,…
Odeceixe
Technically in the Alentejo, but handy to the Algarve, this family-oriented campground is 2km northeast of Odeceixe. Shaded by pines, it has well-spaced…
Carrapateira
With full-length, east-facing windows to catch the sunrise, these two contemporary rooms open to grassy lounging areas with scents of rose and lavender…
The Algarve
A 100m stroll from the beach, this blue-and-white beach house has bright rooms, some with sea views, a pretty garden and a guest kitchen. Five-person…
Baixo Alentejo
This pleasant family-run option has bright rooms, each slightly different in design – some have murals, others elaborately painted bedheads. Front rooms…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Just across the river from the old town, this modern, compact place offers simple but spot-on rooms and renovated common areas (lobby, breakfast room,…
The Algarve
Footsteps from the beach and fortress, this sturdy white, blue-trimmed, converted 19th-century mansion has superwelcoming hosts and bright rooms, some of…
Monchique
In Caldas de Monchique, Albergaria do Lageado is an attractive hotel with a red-sloped roof and a cosy ambience. It has simply furnished rooms and a small…
