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🇵🇹Portugal Camping Guide

Camping rules, driving details, and seasonal route planning for Portugal.

Capital

Lisbon

Currency

EUR

Best Season

March to June and September to November

Wild Camping

Mostly restricted; use official campsites and aires

Driving Side

right

Emergency

112

Electricity

Type C / Type F

Population

10,749,635

Area

92,090 km²

Languages & Timezones

Languages: Portuguese

Timezones: UTC-01:00, UTC

Camping rules

  • Wild camping status: Mostly restricted; use official campsites and aires.
  • Prefer official campsites and approved overnight areas near protected zones.
  • Check municipality-level signage for seasonal restrictions.

Driving essentials

  • Driving side: right.
  • Confirm toll/vignette requirements and low-emission rules before city entry.
  • Carry country-specific safety kit where legally required.

Travel essentials

  • Capital: Lisbon. Currency: EUR.
  • Emergency number: 112. Electricity: Type C / Type F.
  • Best season for most loops: March to June and September to November.