Unique places worth the trip
Portugal is a country with more than 300 days of sunshine a year and about 850 km of atlantic and mediterranean coastline. A country that combines an extraordinary geographic, historical, gastronomic and cultural diversity.
Unique places that inspire you to take different trips, whether it is to enjoy some of the best beaches in the world, or to discover magical landscapes, with mountains and plains, villages and towns full of history, tradition and culture.
Each place has its simple and true people, conscientious of their customs, their warm coloured crafts, and their music.
At Campers On Way we are very passionate about our land. What moves us here is being able to share our experiences, places that only we locals know about and that you cannot find on tourist routes.
The Region of the West, located in the center of Portugal, has a strong connection to the sea, with coastal landscapes and wonderful beaches, desert islands, fisherman villages, lagoons, historical heritage, hills and mountains with pencilled in mills, and a very rich gastronomy.
In addition to surfing and bodyboarding, it is possible to go kayaking, take unforgettable boat trips, diving, sport fishing, kitesurfing and windsurfing.
The forests, woods and mountains of Central Portugal provide visitors with landscapes where everything is green, calm and beautiful.
Cities like Tomar and Coimbra still celebrate legends and ancient traditions, while endless rivers have river beaches with crystal clear waters.
The highest mountain in mainland Portugal is located in the center of the country, Serra da Estrela, which offers snow sports in winter.
Named Costa Vicentina, the area of the Alentejo coast, between Odeceixe and Burgau, is known for nature lovers.
There are 400 kilometres of walkways, breathtaking views and beaches of incredible beauty.
It is the last territory on the European coast that remains practically unaltered and, therefore, it is undoubtedly a dream route to discover.
Land of plains as far as the eye can see, cornfields rippling in the wind, interspersed with cork oaks or olive trees that resist time, immense estates where extensions of vineyards.
In Alentejo, stand walled towns like Marvão or Monsaraz.
One-story and white houses stand out on the small elevations of the hills, castles evoke past struggles, and courtyards and gardens attest to Arab influences, which shaped its people and nature.
Alentejo asks us to wander around so that we can appreciate the peacefulness of its people and to enjoy its food, a cuisine that remains authentic.
The region, located in the extreme south of Portugal, is famous for over 200 km of idyllic beaches and its crystal-clear sea. The region has become one of the best summer destinations in Europe.
The climate is mild, with Mediterranean characteristics, with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and low average annual rainfall. The maximum temperature varies between 15 ºC and 31ºC throughout the year.
The Algarve coastline is varied and beautiful, with sands as far as the eye can see, bordered by golden cliffs, almost deserted islands and small bays nestled in rocks.
There is also the mountain, where people live in harmony with nature and maintain secular traditions that they like to share. The city of Silves and numerous mountain villages preserve traces of its Arab past and are a living showcase of traditional architecture.
In the region’s cuisine, fresh fish and seafood, grilled or in cataplanas, stand out. Meals end with almond and fig sweets, accompanied by the traditional bitter almond liqueur or arbutus brandy.
This is the region where Portugal started as a nation. Place of ancient traditions and preserved natural landscapes.
There are so many places of interest and their diversity is so great that we could spend years traveling around the North of Portugal.
Our Hotel on wheels is the perfect way to travel.
We suggest that you start your vacation in Porto, follow the route of the river Douro, be sure to visit the romantic city of Lamego, then make the trip to Braga and finish at the waterfalls of Gerês.