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.
Mis à jour 15 January 2025
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Informations pratiques pour voyager en camping-car dans l'Algarve et le sud du 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 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.
Mis à jour 15 October 2024