We did this in October last year:
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Pete
Warmish Locations In October
It looks like we will have some time free for a longer campervan trip in early October. We want to go to Scotland, but I suspect it could be a bit fresh up there doing something like the NC500. We have friends in the South of France, so could drop down there, then move on to Spain and Portugal...
Pete
@Kev_
In my opinion it very much depends if you are wanting to use campsites or camp for free, what time of the year and what you are looking to do and see. We like to get away for 6-8 weeks in the Autumn and cover about 8-10K miles, we try to use free sites for three or four nights and then one night in a campsite.
France is without a doubt the best country for free Aires, the best kept and a good choice right across the country.
Spain has some Aires, not so well kept.
Portugal has far fewer free opportunities as they are trying to herd you into paying campsites. I get the impression that the shoals of huge white motorhomes have created some hostility to travellers.
Northern Italy / South Tyrol isn’t set up for free camping at all and you stand out like a flashing beacon if you try to. South Tyrol has the amazing Dolomite region, well worth a visit if you are feeling active.
Switzerland has strict laws on wild camping, only above the tree line which pretty much eliminates vehicles. Fantastic mountain access and public transport, expensive but worth it.
In my opinion it very much depends if you are wanting to use campsites or camp for free, what time of the year and what you are looking to do and see. We like to get away for 6-8 weeks in the Autumn and cover about 8-10K miles, we try to use free sites for three or four nights and then one night in a campsite.
France is without a doubt the best country for free Aires, the best kept and a good choice right across the country.
Spain has some Aires, not so well kept.
Portugal has far fewer free opportunities as they are trying to herd you into paying campsites. I get the impression that the shoals of huge white motorhomes have created some hostility to travellers.
Northern Italy / South Tyrol isn’t set up for free camping at all and you stand out like a flashing beacon if you try to. South Tyrol has the amazing Dolomite region, well worth a visit if you are feeling active.
Switzerland has strict laws on wild camping, only above the tree line which pretty much eliminates vehicles. Fantastic mountain access and public transport, expensive but worth it.
@Pete C that looks amazing!! We have a 5 year old so I think it maybe a little too far at the moment but based on your trip, Spain and Portugal are definitely in the future plan!
@DXX Thank you for the info!! We'd probably be looking at somewhere paid just for ease of facilities with the little one. From where we're based it's about 6 hours to Croatia so I'm thinking there or anywhere in between. Austria, Switzerland, Italy etc. Hoping someone may have travelled those routes and may have some ideas.
I'll report back on where ever we end up to the forum and hopefully get a bit of a road map of good locations
@DXX Thank you for the info!! We'd probably be looking at somewhere paid just for ease of facilities with the little one. From where we're based it's about 6 hours to Croatia so I'm thinking there or anywhere in between. Austria, Switzerland, Italy etc. Hoping someone may have travelled those routes and may have some ideas.
I'll report back on where ever we end up to the forum and hopefully get a bit of a road map of good locations
Camping-Ferien Wang Beatenberg Switzerland Käthi und Ruedi Knecht for Swiss camping.
Family friendly, quiet, basic but clean, fantastic views, good bus connection with Interlaken (free with camping). Run by a couple not a company.
Highly recommended.
Excellent public transport connections from Interlaken.
Family friendly, quiet, basic but clean, fantastic views, good bus connection with Interlaken (free with camping). Run by a couple not a company.
Highly recommended.
Excellent public transport connections from Interlaken.
For some inspiration on Portugal - read on here - Portugal 2020 Some nice spots down west coast and the Algarve.
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Will I be able to drive in Europe?
Yes, but you'll need to take your driving licence, log book (V5C) and valid insurance documents.
You will need to contact your insurer six weeks before you travel to get a green card that will prove you have insurance that covers you in Europe.
Most drivers will not need to buy an International Driving Permit, with the exception of those with paper licences (not photocards) and those with licences issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man, who will need one for some European countries.
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Not my idea of a perfect camping spot as it’s more a parking spot but 100m from miles of almost empty beach, still warm enough to swim for an hour in late Nov, about 5 Euros per night.
Most of the long term residents in the wheeled chest freezers seem permanently pickled on the local vino. Open air beach showers, toilets, security, water & sanitation point.
We caused much discussion by intentionally parking in the opposite direction.
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Most of the long term residents in the wheeled chest freezers seem permanently pickled on the local vino. Open air beach showers, toilets, security, water & sanitation point.
We caused much discussion by intentionally parking in the opposite direction.
Praia da Manta Rota - Portugal Beaches
Manta Rota is part of a long sweep of fine sand that arches from the frontier town of Vila Real de Santo António, on the Spanish border, to Praia de Cabanas in Tavira. The beach at Manta Rota sits on the edge of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, an important wetland where a host of migratory birds...
Not surprisingly it was all the German vans that were commenting, nothing like a bit of disorder from the low life.
I parked in the wrong direction in Germany to be told you will get fined for it!
We lived in Munich for a good few years, and our family holiday was usually to Lake Garda. We tried several sites, but ended up returning most to Piani di Clodia, near Lazise. A great camp site with a variety of pitches, 2 pool complexes, tennis courts, gym, shop, restaurant and access to the lake.
A little closer to Germany is a small site on the West end of Walchsee (not to be confused with Walchensee - which is also a good area in D) just across the border in Austria near Kufstein. If you need to stay in Germany, have a look around Tegernsee, which is a great area.
A little closer to Germany is a small site on the West end of Walchsee (not to be confused with Walchensee - which is also a good area in D) just across the border in Austria near Kufstein. If you need to stay in Germany, have a look around Tegernsee, which is a great area.
I’m very keen to take the family to Germany in a few years (the boys are too young to appreciate it yet!) It is a much-overlooked country for holidaying.
Awesome!! Thank you.
I was fortunate to have a 4 days in Garda in October cycling between covid restrictions. It's a beautiful place and a great recommendation. I'll have a nosey at the campsite and probably book!. The only struggle we had was trying to find a lasagne
the Bavarian heritage lives on!
Absolutely agree. And, the people are very friendly too, especially if you make an attempt at speaking German too. They forgive (aka p1ss themselves laughing at) mistakes and welcome an effort being made! Additionally, they produce many fine beers and lagers! (I’m a big fan of the many Alt beers in Düsseldorf!)Germany is a great place to holiday, lots of variety and very efficient and organized. Done lots of motorcycle miles there on super roads in the black forest
After dropping my Blade, I took my old van around the Ring. Great fun, particularly as it was rainingYep like Düsseldorf especially Alt Stadt (old town) drinking local beers. Lots of great memories in Adenau next to Nurburgring Ring. Need to take my van around Nordschleif 21km, done it on motorcycle many times
