Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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Updated 6 June 2026
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Full tank (80 L, diesel)
€157
$181
100 km (10 L/100 km, diesel)
€19.60
$22.61
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Lisbon → London
Distance
2,200 km
Fuel cost
~€423
Est. time
~6 days
Lisbon → Madrid
700 km · ~€123 · ~2 days
🇵🇹 Portugal 220 km · 🇪🇸 Spain 480 km
Lisbon → Rabat
870 km · ~€138 · ~2 days
🇵🇹 Portugal 140 km · 🇪🇸 Spain 430 km · 🇲🇦 Morocco 300 km
Lisbon → Andorra la Vella
1,390 km · ~€240 · ~3 days
🇵🇹 Portugal 330 km · 🇪🇸 Spain 1020 km · 🇦🇩 Andorra 40 km
Lisbon → Paris
1,950 km · ~€361 · ~5 days
🇵🇹 Portugal 300 km · 🇪🇸 Spain 940 km · 🇫🇷 France 710 km
Current fuel prices in Portugal: diesel €1.96 ($2.26) per liter, gasoline €2.01 ($2.32) per liter.
The local gasoline grade is Sin plomo 95 · RON 95.
Portugal ranks #31 out of 41 countries in Europe by diesel price.
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EU Weekly Oil Bulletin · energy.ec.europa.eu
DGEG Portugal (Preços Combustíveis) · precoscombustiveis.dgeg.gov.pt
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Madeira 99The municipality of Peniche, together with the maritime police, carried out a raid against illegal parking and overnight stays of motorhomes in environmentally sensitive cliff areas. Drivers were informed about permitted sites and fines, and barriers were installed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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