You’ll be exploring Portugal in a brand new Fiat Scudo. A stylish minivan specially designed for touring around Portugal.

In the photos on the website, you mainly see our old Fiat Doblo, which was smaller and less comfortable. In this article, you can read all about the new and more luxurious version you’ll be traveling in.

The van has a battery where you can charge your devices, and if you need more power, you can buy additional electricity at most campsites.

Everyone who books or has booked this season with Portugal Nomads will be traveling in our new minivan. There’s no extra charge for this. 

Portugal Nomads is a self-guided adventure. With our roadbook, you can complete the journey entirely on your own.

However, you have the option to connect with other travelers who have started at the same time. At the beginning of the trip, you can join a WhatsApp group to share photos and tips or to arrange to meet up, for example, to grab a drink at one of the overnight stops along the route.

So, the choice is entirely yours to travel completely independently or to team up with other travelers.

Our roadbook contains all the information you need for a successful road trip in the south of Portugal.

On one hand, it includes the complete route, featuring all the hotspots and hidden gems that you won't find in big travel guides. The places we recommend are merely suggestions: you can choose which sights to visit and how much time to spend at each.

Additionally, our roadbook also includes various nice spots where you can grab a bite to eat or have a drink.

The overnight spots have been selected for their unique locations, often in the midst of nature and close to the beach. We avoid large tourist camps and generally opt for smaller campsites and camper pitches. All campsites have sanitary facilities, and some even have a swimming pool.

Once in a while, you'll go a bit more off-the-grid and sleep at a vineyard with a limited number of showers. Want to be able to shower whenever you want? Then consider booking an outdoor shower.

To be allowed to drive the minivan in Portugal, you need the following documents:

• An international passport or ID card that is valid for the entire duration of your stay in Portugal
• A category B driver's license

For the road trip in Portugal, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a category B driver's license to be able to drive the minivan.

The minivans aren't too big, but it's important that you feel comfortable behind the wheel.

The extra costs during the road trip in Portugal are as follows:

• Fuel: ± €200 for the entire road trip
• Tolls: ± €30 for the entire road trip
• Bucket list activities, available for booking upon registration
• Food & drinks

At the moment, our trips are based on two people. You'll share the minivan and the camping costs together. If you want to travel alone, the price will therefore double.

We offer a fully planned road trip in Portugal, so it's not possible to adjust the duration and schedule of the trip. Of course, you're free to extend your journey on your own by staying a few more days in Lisbon or traveling north afterward.

Your minivan is ready just 15 minutes away from Lisbon Airport. A transfer will take you from the airport to our base at 3:00 PM, where you'll receive the keys and detailed instructions on how to use the minivan.

If you prefer not to use the transfer, you’re welcome to pick up the minivan yourself between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. The exact address of our base is: Estrada de São Paulo, 2680-294 Apelação

Returning the minivan
On the last day (Saturday), you need to return the minivan to our base. You can also take advantage of a free transfer to the airport, which will arrive at the airport by 1:00 PM at the latest.

Are you 18 years or older and in possession of a driver's license B? Then you are allowed to drive the minivan.

Note: Our minivans are compact, but driving a van is a different experience than driving a regular car. We recommend our trips for travelers who feel comfortable behind the wheel and already have some driving experience in a larger vehicle. This way, you can hit the roads of Portugal with peace of mind!

Portugal Nomads is specially designed for groups of 2 or 3 people.

If you're a group of 3, we'll provide an extra ground tent and camping gear (mattress, sleeping bag, and pillow), as the minivan is only spacious enough for two people.

Want to go with more than 3 people? That's possible, but you'll need to form multiple small groups. Each group must register separately and will be assigned its own vehicle.

Don't hesitate to contact us in advance so we can check if there are still enough spots available.

Within 5 days of your registration, you will need to pay a deposit of 35% to confirm your road trip. After that, you have until 45 days before departure to change your options and pay the remaining amount. If you make changes, the deposit will be automatically recalculated.

Additionally, shortly before departure, you will also need to pay a security deposit. The amount of the security deposit depends on the car insurance you have chosen (more info under the car insurance section).

There are various payment options. Did your payment fail? Then there is likely an error in entering the reference number or you may have exceeded your account limit.

You can always cancel your road trip in Portugal. Here you can find the terms and conditions.

Upon your arrival in Lisbon, you'll be warmly welcomed by our local team. They will greet you and provide a brief overview before your road trip begins.

During your road trip through Portugal, you can find all sorts of useful information in our app. Additionally, just before your departure, you'll receive an invitation to join a WhatsApp group with all participants leaving on the same date. In that group, you can communicate with each other, and there will always be someone from the team available in case of emergency.

Through our partnership with Greentripper, you can offset the CO2 emissions from your trip. Your contribution goes to the certified Wildlife Cambodia project, which protects various forests and the wildlife that lives there. Additionally, Travelbase contributes to every donation made.

Discover everything about the efforts Travelbase is making.

Absolutely, we also offer surf lessons and go to spots that are suitable for both beginner and advanced surfers. The surf lessons are held in Arrifana and Ericeira, on the west coast of Portugal, and in the Algarve.

These terms are available for anyone who booked before December 11, 2025. You can reschedule your road trip to another period within the same season (subject to availability) or cancel for free until February 1, 2026.