Is traveling by motorhome part of the plans? Portugal has destinations from January to December – Marketeer
After being one of the tourist segments with the highest increase in demand during the pandemic, motorhomes reveal positive expectations for the future. In 2023, the trend is predicted to be shorter trips, as well as weekend getaways.
Known for offering a mild climate throughout most of the country, Portugal has several desired destinations for a motorhome trip. Yescapa, the protective platform for accompanying this vehicle in Europe, suggests different places to travel every month of the year.
January: AN Serra da Estrela it is the ideal setting for a family weekend at the beginning of the year. Enjoy the snow, mountain views and historic villages.
February: Sintra it is the ideal place for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway. In this pearl of romanticism, take the opportunity to visit Jardim de Seteais, Palácio da Pena or Quinta da Regaleira, for example.
March: All months of the year are good to visit the Azores and discover its charms full of natural beauty by motorhome. Take advantage of this less touristy month and with mild temperatures to enjoy the landscapes, beaches and natural pools on the island of S. Miguel.
April: Did you know that the village of Monsanto, in Idanha-a-Nova, was chosen for the mega-production of “House of the Dragon”? Famous before being recognized as a historic village in 1995, Monsanto had been declared “The Most Portuguese Village in Portugal” in 1938.
May: If you want to do religious tourism, take the opportunity to visit Fatima and visit one of the most famous sanctuaries in the world, visited by thousands of Catholic pilgrims.
June: Peniche it has a vast historical, cultural and religious heritage, in addition to being known as one of the best surfing spots in Europe.
July: From Tróia to Odeceixe, a Alentejo Coast there are many treasures to discover. Explore the wildest and most hidden beaches and don’t forget to enjoy the gastronomic experiences with regional products, the “instagrammable” sunset photographs, the trails and horseback riding.
August: AN Costa Vicentina It is a place where you can participate in observing nature at its best, with beaches and landscapes of stunning beauty, in addition to being one of the favorite destinations in Portugal for motorhomes. Dozens of beaches arrive here, from the wildest to the most urban, as well as very inviting waves for surfing and other water sports.
September: THE Alto Douro Vinhateiro it is a particularly representative area of the landscape that characterizes the vast Douro Demarcated Region, having been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This month, the tradition of harvesting is the jewel in the crown of the classified area covering around 24,000 hectares, which includes the areas of Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior.
October: Aveiro, city of canals, combines the Ria and its noblest urban areas, in a unique and beautiful mix between water and land. Take the opportunity to discover the city through the canals and take a walk through the set of buildings in the “Art Nouveau” style that distinguish the municipality as the city-museum of Art Nouveau in Portugal.
November: guimaraes, also known as the “cradle city”, where D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, was born, has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. If you visit the city in November, you can get to know the Guimarães student festivals, held throughout the month in honor of São Nicolau.
December: the region of Bragança it offers, on the one hand, heritage and history and, on the other hand, landscapes of cutting to discipline. Visit Montesinho Natural Park, full of biodiversity. During this month, you will also be able to follow in some villages the “Festival dos Rapazes”, where single boys are the privileged actors of this event, as they are the ones who prepare and make the party, consisting of rounds, masses, collections, dances and loas.
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