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Fire destroys 35 motorhomes in Leça da Palmeira, damage up to €900,000 Incidents © Jornal de Notícias
PT Portugal 13

Fire destroys 35 motorhomes in Leça da Palmeira, damage up to €900,000

A fire destroyed a motorhome dealership in Leça da Palmeira, Portugal, on the night of June 24. 35 vehicles were burned, and the workshop was damaged. Preliminary reports suggest a sky lantern may have caused the blaze. No injuries.

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Citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus launch campervan conversion business in Portugal Builds © Jornal de Leiria
PT Portugal

Citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus launch campervan conversion business in Portugal

In Maceira (Leiria), the company Your Caravan has been founded by Anton Gafarov (Russia), Dimitry Plaskunou (Belarus) and Dimitry Semeniuk (Ukraine). The business focuses on converting vehicles into motorhomes. Despite the war between their home countries, the partners stated they maintain friendly relations and work as 'one family'.

Source: Jornal de Leiria POR
Ortiga Campground gives away two free nights Openings © Rádio Condestável
PT Portugal

Ortiga Campground gives away two free nights

The Municipal Campground of Ortiga (Mação) celebrates its 24th anniversary on July 1, 2026. To mark the occasion, it launched a new Facebook page and a contest: participants must follow the page and email a description of their best camping moment by June 29. The winner gets two free nights. The site, located next to the Ortiga reservoir, has about 42 pitches for tents and caravans, free Wi-Fi, accessible toilets, and free hot water.

Source: Rádio Condestável POR
Freixial Camping Park in Penamacor Wins Five Star Regions Award for Second Consecutive Year Openings © SAPO
PT Portugal

Freixial Camping Park in Penamacor Wins Five Star Regions Award for Second Consecutive Year

The Freixial Camping Park (Parque de Campismo do Freixial) in the Castelo Branco district has been awarded the Five Star Regions Award in the 'Camping Parks' category for the second consecutive year. The recognition is based on service quality and visitor satisfaction. Located near the village of Penamacor, close to the Spanish border, the park is set in a natural area adjacent to the Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve. It operates annually from June to September; the bar and restaurant are temporarily closed, with reopening expected soon.

Source: SAPO POR
Pedrógão Beach campsite to reopen on July 3 Openings © Diário de Leiria: O seu jornal de notícias de Leiria
PT Portugal

Pedrógão Beach campsite to reopen on July 3

Leiria City Council announced that the Praia do Pedrógão campsite will reopen on July 3 for long-term contract holders. The opening has been repeatedly delayed due to safety upgrades following Storm Kristin. Works include fencing, lighting, and fire protection systems. A date for seasonal use has not yet been set.

Source: Diário de Leiria: O seu jornal de notícias de Leiria POR
Lidl launches portable washing machine for €29.99 Lifestyle © A tecnologia está do teu lado
PT Portugal

Lidl launches portable washing machine for €29.99

From June 12 to 18, Lidl is selling the foldable CLEANMAXX mini washing machine. It weighs 1.45 kg, folds to 29.5×14×30 cm, holds up to 1 kg of laundry, and uses 9 liters of water per cycle. Two programs are available: 5 minutes for refreshing and 10 minutes for a full wash. The product targets travelers, campers, and motorhome owners.

Source: A tecnologia está do teu lado POR
Aveiro: Camping, school and pool projects get green light from Court of Auditors Openings © NotíciasdeAveiro.pt
PT Portugal

Aveiro: Camping, school and pool projects get green light from Court of Auditors

The Aveiro City Council announced that the renovation project for the São Jacinto campsite has received approval from the Court of Auditors (TC) and is ready for tender. The renovation projects for the EB 2,3 São Bernardo school and the Cacia pool/exhibition complex also received approval. Mayor Luís Souto stated during a public meeting on Friday that the campsite contractor has been notified, with a 30-day period to sign the contract, after which work is expected to be completed in seven months.

Source: NotíciasdeAveiro.pt POR
Former campsite in Viana do Castelo to become tourism project Openings © NiT
PT Portugal

Former campsite in Viana do Castelo to become tourism project

The former VianaCamping site in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, will be redeveloped into the FeelViana Nature tourism complex by FeelEverywhere. The project includes 17 glamping units, 42 motorhome pitches, a spa, restaurant, and sports training center. Scheduled to open in May 2027, the investment is 4 million euros. The company expects to create 32 direct and 15 indirect jobs.

Source: NiT POR
Vila de Rei motorhome service area restricted on June 2 and 3 Bans & Fines © jornaldeabrantes.sapo.pt
PT Portugal

Vila de Rei motorhome service area restricted on June 2 and 3

The motorhome service area (ASA) at Vila de Rei's Feiras Park will be restricted on June 2 and 3 due to the 18th Rock na Vila festival. Overnight parking is prohibited on those two nights. Motorhomers can park at the Occupational Activities Centre or use the Bostelim motorhome and rural camping park. Water discharge at the ASA is allowed between 10:00 and 20:00 on festival days.

Source: jornaldeabrantes.sapo.pt POR
Openings PT Portugal

Algarve municipalities discuss creating motorhome sites

Several municipalities in Portugal's Algarve region are considering establishing official motorhome parking areas. Mayor of Aljezur, José Amarelinho, announced plans for three sites with basic facilities: toilets, drinking water, and sewage. Portimão will add two service stations in Alvor and Figueira. Lagoa and Faro are also reviewing proposals. Unauthorized camping outside designated parks may result in fines of €150 to €200.

Source: Portugal Resident ARA
Woman found dead in burnt-out motorhome in Portugal Incidents © Portugal Resident
PT Portugal

Woman found dead in burnt-out motorhome in Portugal

The body of 55-year-old Teresa Janerinio was discovered in a burnt motorhome near São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal. Reports suggest she may have been killed before being placed in the vehicle. A witness saw a man dragging her motionless body into the motorhome and then setting it on fire. The suspect, believed to be her husband or partner, has been arrested and remanded in custody. An autopsy will determine the cause of death.

Source: Portugal Resident ARA
Law & Regulations PT Portugal

Portugal: proposal to charge foreign-registered motorhomes an entry fee

A letter to the editor of a Portuguese publication suggests introducing an annual fee for motorhomes and campervans with foreign plates entering the country. The author proposes setting up border checkpoints, similar to Switzerland, where tourists are asked to pay a road toll. This would reduce unemployment by staffing checkpoints around the clock and generate government revenue. The letter also recommends lowering campsite fees and compensating operators with subsidies.

Source: Portugal Resident ZHO
Law & Regulations PT Portugal

Portuguese Motorhome Association Calls for Legislative Reform

The Portuguese Motorhome Association (FPA) has urged the government to create new laws to regulate the industry, calling current rules 'absurd and discriminatory.' FPA President José Pires stated that existing laws were drafted without input from industry representatives and contain errors and contradictions. In the Algarve, strict policing has led to evictions of motorhome travelers from a campsite near the Silves river and fines in Costa Vicentina, prompting the creation of a 'motorhome-friendly' network. The FPA notes that about 80% of motorhome owners are retirees who prefer off-season travel, and the industry grows 15% annually, contributing around 100 million euros to the economy.

Source: Portugal Resident ZHO

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