Free motorhome stopovers in Portugal!

Are you going for popular or off-the-beaten-path destinations? For the city or the beach? Palaces or wine? You can have it all at once in Portugal! Travel down to this beautiful country with your motorhome, where you can explore so many stunning places. Wander through the gorgeous landscape and enjoy the Southern European atmosphere while you spend the night at one of the many free motorhome stopovers. What else could you want?! To complete your trip, we composed a list of free motorhome stopovers in Portugal for you!

We arrive in the university town of Coímbra, an extremely fun town with lots of things to do. Take a walk through the stunning bamboo forest in the botanical garden, have a picnic in between the flowers and wander around, so that you can escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. You cannot miss a visit to the oldest university of Portugal, located at the top of the hill with a stunning view over the city. Besides the beauty of the city, Coímbra is also a place where you can just enjoy some amazing food and drinks. Sit down at one of the many restaurants at the central square, Praça do Comércio, and enjoy some live music with a glass of delicious wine! Time to wind down after a busy day in the city? At just fifteen minutes by foot, you'll find motorhome stopover Parque do Choupalinho, where you can spend the night with your motorhome.

- Coímbra is the university town of Portugal!

From the free motorhome stopover Parque de S João you'll have an amazing view over one of the many canals that run through this picturesque town. Aveiro isn't called the Venice of Portugal for nothing! Get in the colourful gondolas and ride through the canals, explore the fishers’ market or pay a visit to the museum. However, if you fancy the sun, sea, and the beach, this is also the right place for you! You'll find an extensive beach here, where you can surf, kitesurf, sail, and go fishing. This is a very touristy location where, this summer, lots of bars will open and events will take place. This is the ideal place for a relaxing vacation. Want to go to a quieter location, and escape all the tourism? Just outside the city centre you'll find a small park, De Parque Dom Pedro Infante. Explore the greenery of this park, with its age-old trees, stunning bridges, the Art-Nouveau theatre, the pond with ducks and the stunning view over the lake.

- The colourful gondolas in the canals of Aveiro!

The views over the city, fun wine bars, old premises, and cool street art; you should definitely visit Porto! If there's one activity that you cannot miss out on while you stay in Porto, it's drinking port wine. Take part in one of the many tours through the port factories and let yourself be surprised by the many different sorts of port during a tasting. Lucky you, the free motorhome stopover Venda Nova is easy to reach by metro, so that you don't have to worry about staying sober! For the best view over Porto, you'll have to walk across the iconic Dom Luis I bridge. You'll watch over the historical city centre and the extensive river Douro. Especially during sunset, the view over here is spectacular. You'll see boats stacked with port wine ride by, and you can even see the colourful quay of Ribeira, also known as the most fun place in Porto due to its many restaurants and street musicians.

- Admire the historical centre of Porto from the bridge!

Lagos is the ideal starting point to explore the Algarve. This fun town is central on the coast and thus the perfect place to stay. Park your motorhome at Pingo Doce Lagos, and you can head out to explore the region right away! Get in a kayak to explore the clear blue water, enormous cliffs, hidden beaches, and stunning caves. But you don't just get a good view from the water; hike up to the Ponta da Piedade and you'll have an amazing view over the rocks and the seas. After having enjoyed the coastal line, you can also explore the centre of Lagos. Wander through the centre and be amazed by its beauty. Lagos is so much fun! Here, you'll find many different shops and cafés. At the end of the day, you'll find street musicians here and there, who will provide for the best atmosphere possible.

- The view from Ponta da Piedade!

Wander through the picturesque neighbourhood Alfama, with its small and cosy alleys. Enjoy a delicious Portuguese meal. Watch the sunset from the many stunning viewpoints and take a walk along the river in the evening. This is Lisbon. Lisbon is a touristic destination for your trip to Portugal. Are you planning on visiting the city centre? The best and most fun way is to make a ride in the historical tram, that will bring you to the best neighbourhoods in the city through small alleys and steep hills. You should also visit the Castelo de São Jorge. This is the most famous and oldest castle in Lisbon, located at the highest hill of the city, with (not to forget) a stunning view over Lisbon! Take a walk on the ancient city walls, and do not miss out on the castle garden with its many peacocks! You can park your motorhome at Corroios, which is located at about half an hour drive from the city.

- Take a ride through the small streets of Lisbon with the historical tram!

Want to discover even more motorhome stopovers in Portugal? Read our blog '5x free motorhome stopovers in Portugal'! Would you rather see some other countries? Read our blogs on free motorhome stopovers in Germany, France, or Spain!