Rio Alto

Camping Rio Alto

Camping Rio Alto is quite a large campsite located in the northern dunes of Portugal. These can be found in the green region between Porto and Braga, a short distance away from the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean.

Why camping Rio Alto ?

• There's a sunbathing area, table tennis, activities for children, a self-service restaurant with take-away food plus a good resturant offering specialities of the region.
• The large swimming pool is situated next to the campsite and is free to all guests.
• There's a narrow 18 hole golf course (Golf Club Estela) between the sea and the campsite.
• The beach is 100m away and can be accessed by a path that runs partly underneath the golf course.

Tip from the specialist:

"Although Porto is 35km away, Póvoa de Varzim is a lovely town and within easy reach. A modern campsite with excellent facilities, close to the sandy beach. Golf can be played next to the campsite."

The surrounding area of Rio Alto

Póvoa de Varzim is a traditional fisherman's city with a historic centre and the well-known brightly coloured Portuguese boats liven up the harbour. There's also friendly cafés, bars, discos and a casino.

Some tips for your holiday at Rio Alto in Póvoa de Varzim

• The well known city of Porto is only 50km south of Póvoa. The city's name Porto was once Portucale and later became the name of the of the entire country. It's the second city of Portugal after Lisbon, with its characteristic bridge constructed by Eiffel that spans the Douro river.
• If you fancy a glass of port you must visit the southern side of the city where this world famous wine is stored.
• The city of Braga, with its wonderful 12th century cathedral, is worth a visit.