Alternative Forms of Camping
Wild camping and motorhome camping: how to enjoy these alternative ways of camping safely.
Did you know there are alternative ways to camp?
The safest and best-known way to camp is to go to designated campsites and stay for a set period of time.
Did you know there are other options?
Two of them are wild camping and motorhome camping.
Wild camping
Camping in open spaces outside designated campsites.
This type of activity has none of the modern "comforts", so you need to be very aware of the environment you are in.
In Portugal, overnight stays in non-protected areas are only allowed for up to 48 hours and under certain conditions.
Motorhome camping
Travelling in an equipped vehicle that provides accommodation on wheels. It lets you enjoy nature with the flexibility of a mobile home.
How to go about these activities?
- Be careful about where you do it, as these may be protected or restricted areas.
- Pay close attention to the environment: since it is a completely independent activity, it can damage the area.
- Above all, be very careful about where you camp when making campfires, as they are a major hazard in uncontrolled areas, as the practices of wild camping and motorhome camping show.
In short, this kind of activity is very exciting, especially because of the independence it offers, but you need to be very aware of your surroundings to do it safely.
That is why Hephaesnus will work in the future to increase campsite safety with fire protection products.
If you would like more information about camping, take a look at this!
Fire Protection for Campsites and Glamping