Overnight rules for campers and motorhomes tightened in Portugal

BLUETTI has introduced the Elite 300 portable power station, designed for motorhome, caravan, and cabin owners. The unit offers 3 kWh capacity and weighs 26.3 kg, providing weekend-long off-grid power. It will be available in Europe from March 9, starting at 1379 euros.

Portugal's automatic 'free-flow' toll roads charge vehicles via cameras that read license plates. For motorhomes and camper vans, payment options include a compatible VIA-T device, the EASYToll system linked to a credit card, or a prepaid TOLLCard. Failure to pay within 15 days results in fines, which can be enforced internationally.

The municipality of Melgaço is studying the installation of a motorhome park. Mayor José Albano Domingues met with the European service area network CampingCarPark at the Lisbon Tourism Exchange to analyze the project's feasibility. The goal is to develop local tourism and attract new visitors.

A caravan owner in the Tomar district is seeking assistance after Storm Kristin overturned her travel trailer. The woman has been searching for a month for a company or specialists who can right the caravan and assess whether it is worth repairing.

Storm Kristin overturned a caravan in the Junceira parish of Tomar municipality. The incident occurred on January 28, with the owner not present at the time and thus unharmed. The resident has requested assistance as she is unable to rectify the situation on her own.

The European network of motorhome service areas, Camping-Car Park, reported record results for 2025. Sales volume increased by 31% to 35 million euros, while overnight stays rose by 15% to 4.85 million. In Portugal, the Lavos service area was the most notable, with over 85% of its overnight stays attributed to foreign visitors.