Barcobird Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 Happy new year to all! while out and about on my bike recently it came to mind about the new law passed last year forbidding wild camping in Portugal and you could only use recognised sites. Last year to some degree it was enforced, this year I am not so sure đ€ Two pictures near and in Pera near Albufeira show people abusing this and there are many more instances along the Algarve coast.
TRIGGER Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 10:33 AM, Barcobird said: Happy new year to all! while out and about on my bike recently it came to mind about the new law passed last year forbidding wild camping in Portugal and you could only use recognised sites. Last year to some degree it was enforced, this year I am not so sure đ€ Two pictures near and in Pera near Albufeira show people abusing this and there are many more instances along the Algarve coast. Not abusing it, you obviously do not Wild Camp lots of us do and still will where we can really glad to see some folks still wilding, we were unable to get to Portugal for last Christmas due to having Covid several weeks prior but will be back soon as we usually go for about 7 months just wandering about and Wild all the time if we can,
TRIGGER Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 Sadly one can only do 90 Day trips now but still a great way to travel.
derek500 Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 Can I wild camp in Portugal ? Yes, wild camping is once again allowed in Portugal, with exceptions. As per amendments to Portugalâs Highway Code articles 48 and 50-A approved in July 2021, âovernight stays in motorhomes approved by the IMT (Institute of Mobility and Transport) for a maximum period of 48 hours are allowedâ. Wild camping is still banned on lands belonging to the Natura 2000 network, protected areas and areas covered by the Coastal Development Plans. Violations on these lands can result in a fine between 120 to 600 euros. Before you go camping in Portugal, itâs important to note that the approved amendments have been not been ratified into law just yet and await a formal process.   https://www.siestacampers.com/blog/wild-camping-portugal Â
Barcobird Posted January 9, 2023 Author Posted January 9, 2023 18 hours ago, derek500 said: Can I wild camp in Portugal ? Yes, wild camping is once again allowed in Portugal, with exceptions. As per amendments to Portugalâs Highway Code articles 48 and 50-A approved in July 2021, âovernight stays in motorhomes approved by the IMT (Institute of Mobility and Transport) for a maximum period of 48 hours are allowedâ. Wild camping is still banned on lands belonging to the Natura 2000 network, protected areas and areas covered by the Coastal Development Plans. Violations on these lands can result in a fine between 120 to 600 euros. Before you go camping in Portugal, itâs important to note that the approved amendments have been not been ratified into law just yet and await a formal process.   https://www.siestacampers.com/blog/wild-camping-portugal  Hi Derek, while they may have eased it a little (which makes for more confusion) the pictures are of waste land 100 meters from the beach and virtually on the beach and still they do it. I can only assume the GNR (police) are not bothering too much ? Peter
Barcobird Posted January 9, 2023 Author Posted January 9, 2023 18 hours ago, TRIGGER said: Not abusing it, you obviously do not Wild Camp lots of us do and still will where we can really glad to see some folks still wilding, we were unable to get to Portugal for last Christmas due to having Covid several weeks prior but will be back soon as we usually go for about 7 months just wandering about and Wild all the time if we can, Yes I do wild camp but only in places where it is legal to do so. Portugal changed its rules and next to the beach without any facilities whatsoever is illegal. Maybe youâre one of the wild camping type that flouts the law and parks where ever they want, spoiling it for the more law abiding wild campers ? đ€
Les W Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/8/2023 at 3:02 PM, derek500 said:  https://www.siestacampers.com/blog/wild-camping-portugal  That's an interesting thread.. Thanks.
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