GNR clamps down on illegal motorhoming in Armação de PĂȘra
GNR police carried out a surprise swoop on illegal camping and motorhoming in Silves, âparticularly in Armação de PĂȘraâ, on Tuesday (February 2). Ten people were issued fines for âspending
Locals carry out night raids on camper vans and tents
Locals have carried out night raids on the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park on camper vans and tents, according to local media reports on Saturday. A group of
GNR police fine 96 people for wild camping and motorhoming in Vila do Bispo
GNR police continue to clamp down on wild camping and illegal motorhoming in the Western Algarve, having fined 96 people in Vila do Bispo on Tuesday. Said GNR police in
âMake the best choiceâ: Algarve urges motorhomers to park up at official sites
The Algarveâs tourism board (RTA) has launched a new campaign encouraging motorhomers to âmake the best choiceâ and park up at one of the regionâs 35 official camp and caravan
Vila do Bispo: 91 people fined for illegal camping and motorhoming
Ninety-one people were fined for illegal camping or motorhoming in Vila do Bispo on Thursday (August 13). Twenty-one people were also fined for not respecting signposting, the ICNF said. The
Motorhome federation says parking ban for beaches is âabsurdâ
The president of the Portuguese motorhoming federation has said the Covid-led âbanâ on caravans and motorhomes parking in beachside car parks is âabsurd, and quite nonsensicalâ. Totally understanding that authorities
Authorities fine 92 motorhomers and campers along Costa Vicentina
Ninety-two motorhomers and campers were fined last weekend for parking their vehicles or setting up camp in âunauthorised areasâ near 24 beaches along the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Nature
Lagos launches motorhoming survey aimed at local residents
Lagos council is calling on local residents to answer a survey about motorhoming in the municipality. The survey (click here) is aimed at anyone over the age of 18 who
New motorhome park opens in SĂŁo Marcos da Serra
A new motorhome park has opened in the rural village of SĂŁo Marcos da Serra in Silves. It boasts 22 parking spaces and a service station with drinkable water, a
Faro council approves new campsite regulations
After finally regaining control over the townâs campsite, Faro council has announced that it has already approved the campsiteâs regulations and that it plans to open it up to everyone