Map warns campers about expensive nights

Portuguese outlet ECO tested the Volkswagen California Ocean priced at €99,669.75. The motorhome features a 2.0 TDI engine (150 hp, 360 Nm), 7-speed DSG, front-wheel drive, and fuel consumption of 6.8 L/100 km. Over four days with three children in the Pedrógão Grande area, the vehicle was evaluated for daily use and holiday travel. Highlights include a functional kitchen, sleeping arrangements, and autonomy, but the lack of a toilet and dimensions (5.17 m) limit versatility.

A week-long camping test in a Tesla Model Y in Portugal covered nearly 2000 km. The author used a personal Decathlon inflatable mattress instead of the official Tesla one. Disabling Camp Mode saved 10–15% battery per night, with air conditioning activated via smartphone in the morning. To avoid false alarms when leaving the car, automatic door locking was turned off.

The Lima Escape campsite in Ponte da Barca has been named one of the six coolest campsites in Portugal for motorhome travel, according to a selection by European motorhome and campervan rental platform Yescapa. Located on the banks of the Lima River at the entrance to Peneda-Gerês National Park, it is the only representative from Alto Minho on the list. The selection comes amid heatwaves in the country and growing demand for shaded, water-accessible spots. Other parks include Ponte de Salto, Kong Hill, Huttopia Lagoa de Óbidos, Colina do Sol, and Salema Eco Camp.

On the night of July 8, a motorhome was completely destroyed by fire near a chapel in Vila Nova de Oliveirinha (Tabua municipality). 16 firefighters with 5 vehicles responded. No injuries; cause and damage under investigation.

A Portuguese outlet has compiled a list of 22 campsites across the country, from Trás-os-Montes to the Algarve and the Azores. The selection includes both equipped glamping sites and more rustic spots, such as parks in the Peneda-Gerês and Montesinho national parks. Features vary: bungalows, yurts, whirlpool tubs, and activities like canoeing, climbing, and paragliding.

More than six years after commissioning an €18,500 study on motorhome tourism, Lagos municipal council has not introduced regulations, according to the CDU. The party calls for a by-law to address illegal parking, environmental damage, and conflicts with residents, as thousands of campervans visit the Algarve year-round.