The Complete Guide to Motorhome Travel in the Algarve
Everything you need to plan a motorhome trip through the Algarve — regulations, routes, wild camping law, the best stops, and what to avoid.
Updated 15 January 2025
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Practical information for motorhome travel in the Algarve and southern Portugal.
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Where to Legally Park a Motorhome in Portugal (Law 66/2021 Explained)
Portugal's motorhome parking law changed in 2021. Here is what it actually says, where it applies, and how it affects your trip.
Updated 10 January 2025
Motorhome Routes from the Spanish Border into the Algarve
Three routes from the Spanish border crossing at Ayamonte/Vila Real into the Algarve, with fuel stops, overnight options, and seasonal notes.
Updated 8 January 2025
Eastern vs Western Algarve for Motorhomes: Which to Choose
The western Algarve has dramatic cliffs and surf. The eastern Algarve has quieter roads, lower prices, and the Guadiana. This is an honest comparison.
Updated 5 January 2025
Snowbird Winters in Portugal: A Practical Guide for Motorhomers
Portugal is the most popular winter destination for northern European motorhomers. Here is what the season actually looks like from November to March.
Updated 20 December 2024
Working Remotely from a Motorhome in Southern Portugal
Connectivity, co-working spaces, the best stops for reliable Wi-Fi, and what to tell your employer about time zones.
Updated 15 December 2024
The Best Olive Oil Producers to Visit in the Algarve
Eight producers within a two-hour drive of the A22, with tasting notes, opening hours, and what to buy.
Updated 30 November 2024
Carob, Olive, and Almond: The Three Trees of the Algarve Interior
The landscape of the Algarve interior is defined by three trees. Understanding them changes what you see when you drive through.
Updated 20 November 2024
What to Buy at a Portuguese Farm Shop (And What to Ignore)
A practical guide to reading a farm shop shelf in southern Portugal — what is genuinely local, what is not, and what is worth the luggage space.
Updated 15 November 2024
Driving an Iberian Motorhome Loop: A 6-Week Itinerary
Portugal and Spain in six weeks, by motorhome. One possible route with daily stops, distances, and honest notes about each stretch.
Updated 1 November 2024
Dump Stations and Aires in Southern Portugal: The Honest List
The official list of approved aires in the Algarve and Alentejo, with notes on which ones are actually serviceable and which to avoid.
Updated 25 October 2024
The Algarve You Don't See from the Coast Road
Three hours from the beach, a different landscape. Cork oak, schist villages, the Guadiana gorge, and a food culture that has nothing to do with tourism.
Updated 15 October 2024