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Road Genius compares campervan and motorhome rentals in Portugal and worldwide. Porto International Airport (OPO) and the city center are convenient pick-up points for trips along the Douro Valley or south toward Lisbon and the Algarve. The Atlantic climate is mild but can change quickly, so plan according to the season.

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When to Go Camping in Porto

Season	Avg High °C / °F	Good?
Winter (Dec–Feb)	14 / 57	Quiet sites but more rain
Spring (Mar–May)	19 / 66	Yes – pleasant and green
Summer (Jun–Aug)	24 / 75	Yes – book early, busy
Autumn (Sep–Nov)	20 / 68	Yes – warm sea, fewer crowds

Driving Tips

Urban speed limit 50 km/h (31 mph), rural roads 90 km/h (56 mph), motorways 120 km/h (75 mph). Fines are high.
Many motorways use electronic tolls (portagens electrónicas). A rental with a Via Verde transponder pays automatically. Without it, you must pay at a CTT post office within five days.
Alcohol limit is 0.05%. Police conduct roadside breath tests.
Streets in the historic center are narrow and steep. Park outside and use metro or bus.
Roundabout rule: traffic already inside has priority. Signal before you exit.
Overnight street parking is not allowed in central Porto between 00:00 and 07:00. Use official RV areas.

Campsites and Overnight Options

Place	Hook-ups	Pros	Cons
Orbitur Canidelo (Vila Nova de Gaia)	Full	Next to beach, bus to city, accepts vehicles up to 10 m	Windy, crowded in Aug
Parque de Campismo de Salgueiros	Water+Electric	Open all year, 200 m to beach	Tight spaces for vehicles over 8 m
Área de Serviço Autocaravanas Parque da Cidade	Water+Electric	15 min bus to center, flat surface, 48 h stay limit	No showers, limited shade
Intermarché Supermarket Service Areas (various)	None	Free, dump and water during store hours	Traffic noise, security varies

Refueling in the Area

Large Galp station on A1 south of Arrábida Bridge has high canopies for large vehicles. Offers diesel, gasoline and LPG.
Repsol Matosinhos (EN12) has 24-hour GPL (LPG) and separate water fill for motorhomes.
Dump point and fresh water at the Parque da Cidade motorhome area. Bring €2 coins for the machine.

Practical Tips

Rain is common from November to March. Carry leveling boards and avoid low, muddy pitches.
Wildfires happen inland from June to September. Open flames and BBQs are banned on high-risk days.
Wild camping outside approved areas is illegal and can result in fines up to €250.
Keep a reflective vest and warning triangle inside the vehicle. You must wear the vest if you step onto the road.
Emergency number for police, fire and ambulance is 112.

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