Winter Camping in Algarve & Coimbra Forums

Riotorto

Has anyone had any personal experiences on the subject of winter camping in the Algarve?

There are approx 10 sites listed that are open 365 days each year in most publications that cover the whole coast.

Which camp site have you preferred, and perhaps a few reasons why you have made it your choice

Incidentally last month we tried the new municipal camp site at Coimbra, superb 4 star rated site, 4 toilet blocks with paper and soap, swimming pool, gym. Internet access, electricity, restaurant, TV room, children’s play area, mini golf course and a bus outside that takes you into town. For those that want something closer only 15 minutes walk from a big out of town shopping complex with restaurants on the top floor. For approx 5 euros one can leave there feeling really stuffed. This whole experience for two adults cost us site fees of just over Euros 15 per night. Needless to say our original intention of a quick one night stop over ended up as a weeks stay.

carol

Hi Riotorto

Well we have only once gone to the Algarve for the winter - it was Winter 2003/4 - and we stayed on two campsites we had booked previously with the C&CC - mid January - mid February at Qateira - which we liked in many ways. Easy to get to shops etc., and nice walks, rides around. Also an excellent market for fish and vegs and a great normal market

We then went to Albufeira, which again we quite liked, at the time we stayed mid Feb-mid March the site had brand new washrooms which were excellent. A bit further to ride for shopping, and we also rode to the big mall up on the main road... a supermarket was not too far, and there was also a Lidl

Back then no wifi etc., so couldn't tell you what it was like now. Reduced fees for stopping for 30 days or more....we were a couple in our late 50's early 60's without kids, as most people were. Due to it being a club rally, there were some organised activies if you wished to take part, from craft things, to dances and quizes....some were great fun

Carol

kijana

Can anyone who answers this also say whether the site they mention is likely to be too small for RV's?

Thanks

Bruce

Glen432

Hi Riotorto

Wintered last year in Portugal and visited most of the sites along the Algarve, most are ok but my perference would be Albufeira then Espiche near Praia de luz. We spent most of xmas and new year in Albufeira and really enjoyed it, saw posh spice on the beach new yeas eve. In Austria at moment near Salzburg and it's freezing -4 and snowing, oh for the fishermans beach.

Phil

Glen432

Bruce

The two sites i mentioned both take RV's as does Olhao and Quiteria, dont quote me on this but most site on the Algarve will take RV's.

Phil

Don Madge

Hi Bruce

When I get a moment I'll go through the sites on the Algarve and let you know which ones will take an ARV.

Most of the sites that will take an ARV will be getting crowded already.

The Scandinavians descend on Camping Olhao en mass and you will be hard pushed to find a suitable spot.

Don

carol

ensuitecamping

We have a new camp site in Silves, the old capital of the Algarve and would very much appreciate opinions about what we are considering chargeing.

From the conversations I have had with various people that would like to come to our site, it would appear that other camp sites charges can be very confusing, For example, charging for cars, awnings, showers, washing machines etc. We want to provide an all-in cost.
Can anyone that has been to the Algarve help

The rates we are charging are as follows
For Caravans and Motor homes;-
Members Non Members Duration
225 Euros 250 Euros 1 Month
75 Euros 90 Euros 1 Week
12 Euros 15 Euros 1 Day
Tents 7 Euros a day, Discounts for longer stays
Including and upto 2 people
Membership Fees 50 Euros
Electricity 2 Euros a day for 6 amps
Long term discounts;-
Storage( unattended van) sited away from the river views, 100 Euro a month.
The discount for winter or long term stays are 25euros per month off the current price list (excluding storage rates)
If storage is required on the main site, with river views, the rate is 150 Euros a month

Its the first time I have used this site so I'm not sure if I have done this correctly, but if anyone can help it would be appreciated.
Thanks Jenny

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kijana

Hi Phil & Don

Great, thanks very much for your comments. I would particularly appreciate your input on other sites, Don.

We had planned to travel from Spain to Portugal last Spring, but didn't make it. We definately aim to this Spring, so it would be useful to have a couple of options.

Cheers

Bruce