MHing restrictions in Portugal explained.

[Trotter]

I was moved on by the GNR a couple of years ago.* They were concerned about the fire risk in that area. Fair play,I've learned since about the mistakes made in the past of growing Australian Eucalyptus trees,to prevent soil erosion. It's something I will take heed of in future. If it means not wilding, then so be it. I have the Spanish/Portuguese aires book. Failing that, a campsite.
Does that mean I have to look for a, Nearly Wildcamping Forum?
Being able to get away would be a start.
*Was it really that long ago, time seems to just zoom away. Present problem excluded.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

If you're not careful, Del, I might be stalking you all the way down to Portugal if the barriers are ever lifted again.

Me, I'd be more than happy with aires or campsites over there.

Those non-native eucalyptus trees are a proper fire menace, but unfortunately they make a fast growing cash crop.

Nihil sub sōle novum

 

[Pauljenny]

No apologies needed, I echo what Fisherman says.

If your post was a rant, SOME of my posts must come across as the ravings of a lunatic.

Only some., Ral...? Gerraway.. !



Probably a fair assessment tbh.

 

[Pauljenny]

But seriously ....

Have a look at the Portuguese Motorhomers club website
Google : campingcars Portugal..
Haven't used it for a a year or 3 .
There's an English flag to click on
Gives all the aire networks and info as new ones open.
Don't give up on our oldest ally.

 

[witzend]

But seriously .... Have a look at the Portuguese Motorhomers club website

Looking for that found this https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2021-01-15/a-turning-point-in-wild-camping/57692

 

[Fisherman]

But seriously ....

Have a look at the Portuguese Motorhomers club website
Google : campingcars Portugal..
Haven't used it for a a year or 3 .
There's an English flag to click on
Gives all the aire networks and info as new ones open.
Don't give up on our oldest ally.

Never wild camped there, and probably never will.
But I like the Portuguese.
We have visited Lisbon and Porto, and I cannot talk more highly of them.
We now holiday in Madeira every year, and love the place, and the people.
So if I ever plucked up the courage to drive a Moho through Europe and got to Portugal,
I know like you would want to return.
Hopefully after a while common sense will prevail.

 

[Trotter]

But seriously ....

Have a look at the Portuguese Motorhomers club website
Google : campingcars Portugal..
Haven't used it for a a year or 3 .
There's an English flag to click on
Gives all the aire networks and info as new ones open.
Don't give up on our oldest ally.

Registered today. I’ll see how it goes.Thank you

 

[Trotter]

Never wild camped there, and probably never will.
But I like the Portuguese.
We have visited Lisbon and Porto, and I cannot talk more highly of them.
We now holiday in Madeira every year, and love the place, and the people.
So if I ever plucked up the courage to drive a Moho through Europe and got to Portugal,
I know like you would want to return.
Hopefully after a while common sense will prevail.

Found Madeira a bit steep But only going uphill. Come to think of it, it was steep going down as well.

 

[Trotter]

Madeira. So steep, they had to build the runway going out to sea. Give you an idea.
From memory, there was a C&A there.

 

[Fisherman]

Found Madeira a bit steep But only going uphill. Come to think of it, it was steep going down as well.

Dam right it is. We have been to its summit Pico Ruivo at almost 1900 metres. And we did it the hard way.
But when you get up into the interior of Madeira, you see its real beauty.
The plant life is amazing, and even 1900m up, it still can be warm.

 

[Fisherman]

Madeira. So steep, they had to build the runway going out to sea. Give you an idea.
From memory, there was a C&A there.

And its the most difficult airport in Europe to land a plane.
Only certain pilots are allowed to land planes there having had special training.
One pilot explained over the tannoy that normally they line up the plane about ten miles before landing.
At Madeira they only get 3 mile to do so.
Also the the wind speed is greater than 35mph they won't land or take off.
Leading to the airport being closed for days.
Flights are diverted to Lanzerotte.

 

[witzend]

Never wild camped there, and probably never will. Hopefully after a while common sense will prevail.

The problem with that will be all the different translations made depending on how the law is administered 1 or 2 vans maybe ok when a 3 rd arrives all get the fine . Like here now How far is local ? What is essential travel what is needed is a clearly defined law not leaving it to police to decide

 

[REC]

Looking for that found this https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2021-01-15/a-turning-point-in-wild-camping/57692

they must mean motorhomes not caravans in this article....then show picture of car and tent! Translation is rarely good on Portugal news site.....There are often places to park in towns, allowing parking for two nights. I think inland, discreet parking may well be overlooked, but risky.