Costa Vicentina and Alentejo by motorhome
Europe - Motorhome
Itinerary idea: Faro, Sagres and Cape St Vincent, Carrapateira and Aljezur, Odeceixe and Zambujeira do Mar, back to Faro
Strengths: Wild cliffs and almost empty beaches at Easter, short direct flight, easy Rota Vicentina trails, motorhome hire near the airport, mild weather
Weaknesses: Frequent wind and showers, cold and dangerous ocean for swimming, wild camping banned in the park, the direct flight lands in the evening
Children and safety: Short walks on the cliffs, wide beaches, campsites with facilities, keep the child well away from the edge
Weather: Mild and windy, days 16-18 °C, nights around 10 °C, showers
Book ahead: 3-5 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: March to May, September and October
- Flight from Milan: about 3 hours
- Rain days in August: 11
- Daylight hours in August: 12
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No, a valid identity card is enough for EU citizens
- International licence: Italian or EU licence (category B), motorhome up to 3.5 t
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Portuguese, English widely spoken
- Roads: Paved, narrow lanes to the beaches, a few short dirt tracks to the cliffs
- Vaccinations: None specific
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 4
- Child friendly: 4
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 3
- Logistics ease: 5