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Istas Garden Camping

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto is home to the beautiful Istas Garden Camping, an intimate campsite, located in a wood and a river/stream. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, everyone needs space to enjoy the great outdoors and a little relaxation. And this campsite certainly offers you space. Camping offers which are marked out, pitches without shade and pitches with some shade. Spaciously laid out camping pitches make it possible to camp in a quiet and pleasant way. You will have plenty of space on the campsite. During your camping holiday you can enjoy yourself on a sandy beach. A stay here will bring guaranteed rest, space and freedom.

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The campsite enforces the following rules with respect to pets:
- Dog(s) permitted in low season (if on a lead)
- Dog(s) permitted in high season (if on a lead)

Campers who love a sporting challenge will enjoy the various cycle routes that the campsite has to offer. This campsite is entirely free from noise and nuisance from discos and clubs, so you can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Enjoy the countryside. This campsite is located by a river/stream. A perfect place for those who enjoy playing around in the water. You will want for nothing on this campsite. The campsite also boasts a Communal barbecue area. Nothing says holiday like a gathering around the barbecue! For those who wish to make contact with the outside world, you can access the internet with your own laptop in 80%-100% of the camp site. All in all, the intimate, friendly nature of this campsite make it the ideal location for a carefree holiday.

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Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

L.G. Bezem

This inspector visits Istas Garden Camping every year and inspects the campsite based on more than 200 facilities and other points. The inspector is an employee of ACSI and not affiliated with the campsite.

- Inspector Mr L.G. Bezem

Inspector Mr L.G. Bezem

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Reviews (5)

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Average rating: 8.7

Toilet facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Price - quality comparison
8.4
Child friendliness
8.2
Swimming pool
9.0
Surroundings
8.8

Stephen Savage, on this campsite in June 2025

8.4

Travelling party: Couple

Easy to find with sat nav
compared to most sites in Portugal modern tasteful facilities
heated pool and outdoor loungers very pleasant
staff welcoming and helpful
Ubers and buses worked well from here
Pingo Dochrv just 15 mins wal away
Beach close by
lovely emplacements .just like a garden each one spacious and pleasant.
No traffic noise.Flight path near but no issue
lovely convenient location
you do need to book-worth the price!

Geoff Dodd, on this campsite in September 2024

9.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Istas garden camping is a wonderful Oasis. It is perfectly located for the beach and cycling to Porto on 12km of cycle tracks. Pedro, Claudia and all of the staff are friendly and helpful. The wine tasting evenings twice a week are an added bonus!

Tabitha Engel, on this campsite in August 2024

8.4

Travelling party: Couple

Very nice campsite located in the city. Near the beach and Porto and lots of restaurants. Friendly staff and very clean toilets and bathrooms. It is a small campsite and quiet. Love to come back.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€60.00
Guide price 2
€60.00
Period of opening
03-01-2026 till 30-12-2026
Area
22 ha
Altitude
25m
Number of touring pitches
12 (70 - 200m2)
Number of camper pitches
12
Campsite suitable for disabled persons
Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

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  • Caravans allowed
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Indoor swimming pool (heated)
    • surface area:50 m2
  • Tents allowed
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:5G
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
At the reception
  • ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
  • Credit cards accepted
    • credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard | Diners Club | Amex
  • Advance booking recommended for high season
  • Passport/identity card required
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:Dutch | Spanish | English
Pitch amenities
  • Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
  • Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:12 ampère | 16 ampère
  • Euro-plug required
Campsite rules
  • Caravans allowed
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Tents allowed
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Motorhomes allowed
Dogs
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
Toilet facilities
  • Showers: hot water
  • Standard toilets
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Individual washcabins: hot water
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Baby room
  • Family shower
  • Senior citizens' shower (with extra wall supports)
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Tap without push control
  • Cleaning station for chemical toilets
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Washing up sinks: cold water
  • Individual cooking facilities
  • Microwave
Food, drink and groceries
  • Communal barbecue area
Swimming
  • Indoor swimming pool (heated)
    • surface area:50 m2
Beach
  • Sandy beach
  • Rocky coastline
  • Stony beach
For children
  • Games room
  • Baby room
  • No entertainment programme
Recreation (adults)
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:average | easy
  • Marked out walking routes near the camp site
    • level:average
  • Games room
Ground and vegetation
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Marked pitches
  • Grass
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Hard standing pitches
Situation of campsite
  • Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
  • Located in the woods
  • Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
    • distance:3 km
  • Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
    • distance:0.3 km
  • Distance to the sea (max. 10 km)
    • distance:1.5 km
  • Located right next to the river/stream
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 16 ampère | 12 ampère)
  • Special pitches for motorhomes
    • Surface area:70 m2
    • Amount:12
  • Water supply and drainage
Disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
  • Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
  • Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
  • In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
  • No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
  • Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
  • Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Tap without push control
Miscellaneous
  • Reservation recommended for low season

Location

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  • Istas Garden Camping
    Rua da Cavada 617
    4405-519 / Vila Nova de Gaia
    Portugal
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    Coordinates:
    41°6'29"N 8°38'48"W

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