Mini Campervan Portugal: A Simple Way to Explore
Discover why a mini campervan is one of the easiest, most flexible and affordable ways to explore Portugal’s beaches, villages and natural landscapes.
Our Surf & Camp Guide helps you discover the best surf spots, beach campsites, and campervan-friendly routes across the south of Portugal. Whether you’re chasing waves on the west coast or relaxing in hidden coves near Lagos and Sagres, Ocean Camper shows you where to surf, camp, and travel freely through the Algarve.
Discover why a mini campervan is one of the easiest, most flexible and affordable ways to explore Portugal’s beaches, villages and natural landscapes.
Campervan or Hotel Stay? The Ultimate Travel Comparison Campervan or Hotel Stay?
Tips for a successful road trip. Best camping Apps. Wild camping, fire, mosquitos, health insurance.
Advantages of renting a campervan in the Algarve. Regional characteristics, freedom & cost-effective travel.
A map with all the best places to visit in Portugal: Surf beaches, SUP & snorkel sports and campsites.
Best mobile tools that you will need for camping in Portugal. Camping is about flexibility. But be prepared to be flexible.
Why solo travelling?
Advantages of solo travelling
Safety and social environment
Suggestion for activities
Finding Toilets When Camping in Portugal When you’re travelling in a mini campervan without a built‑in toilet, figuring out where to go can be stressful. Luckily, Portugal offers plenty of
Tips and activities to do during the winter camping: weather, clothes you will need, list of activities to do and to visit and more suggestions.
Tips for travelling with our e-Nomad 100% electric Camper: where to charge it, charging points map and history of the eCamper.
When choosing a beach to hang out, consider the next aspects: The tide of the ocean.
Best campsites in Algarve and Portugal: inland, near the ocean, with water view, cheap and expensive sites.
Best places to make SUP in Algarve! Caves, rivers and lakes. Rent our boards and paddle where other tourists can’t go.
How to go from the airport to Faro city center or Praia de Faro? Bus time schedule. Best restaurants in Faro.
Must try food in Portugal. Recommendations for typical dishes: fish, meat, olive oil and wine are the tastiest.
Best beaches for surfing in Algarve and Costa Vicentina. Map and information about what to expect in each beach.