The Algarve is Portugal's most popular region for mobile homes — for permanent living, holiday-rental investment and rural tourism — thanks to over 300 days of sunshine a year, award-winning beaches and an established tourist market. Green Village delivers and installs mobile homes and static caravans across the whole region, from Aljezur to Vila Real de Santo António, including Faro, Portimão, Lagos and Tavira, with prices starting from 14 576 euros for used units in good condition. Demand concentrates in three profiles: owner-occupation (young couples and retirees), short-term rental investment (Alojamento Local), and campsites renewing their mobile home stock. The mild climate reduces insulation requirements, inland Algarve land is markedly cheaper than the coast, and the network of campsites and resorts accepts privately owned mobile homes on pitch-rental arrangements. Green Village sells mobile homes outright; we do not manage holiday lettings ourselves, but many owners self-manage their unit as a short-term rental once it is licensed.
Regulations
In the Algarve, mobile home installation follows the RJUE (DL 555/99, revised by DL 108/2026, in force since 1 October 2026), with local detail set by each municipality's PDM. On your own land, a mobile home installed to stay needs a licença or a comunicação prévia to the câmara, depending on the zone and the PDM — being removable does not exempt it; on rural land, only where the PDM land-use class admits it (rural tourism, camping, tourist development), in practice with a licença. The RJUE treats as a building any construction incorporated into the land with a permanent character, regardless of the construction system (art. 2(a)); the câmara decides case by case — request an informação prévia (art. 14). A licença is refused if it breaches a plan, an administrative easement or a public-interest restriction, including land the câmara lists under the National Agricultural Reserve (RAN) or National Ecological Reserve (REN) (RJUE art. 24(1)(a), 34(4) and 119(1)(j)-(l)); those classifications carry their own separate protections with very limited room for a permanent mobile home — confirm the exact classification with the câmara before buying, especially inside the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park and other Natura 2000 areas. On a licensed campsite (such as Camping Ria Formosa or Parque de Campismo de Armação de Pêra), check with the park how the installation fits within its licence. For short-term rental (Alojamento Local), registration is with the municipality and Turismo de Portugal (DL 128/2014); some central areas of Lagos and Albufeira apply AL containment zones, while rural and inland areas generally remain open. Ask the câmara for written informação prévia on what its PDM allows before buying land.
Transport
Mobile homes reach the Algarve as part of Green Village's countrywide delivery service. Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, Green Village's logistics division, and is included in the delivered price. The transport is insured at 100% of the unit's value, from collection to installation on site. Installation — positioning, levelling and connections to the existing networks — is always included. Before delivery, we check that the access to the plot allows a unit of the contracted width to get in; inland sites around Serra de Monchique and the Barrocal sometimes need a short reconnaissance visit first, which our team arranges as part of booking your delivery date. Once that date is set we confirm it with you in writing, so you know exactly when to expect the delivery.
Pricing
Mobile home prices in the Algarve sit slightly above the national average, reflecting strong tourist demand — compare the live catalogue rather than a single average, since single-wide, twin-unit and new-lodge stock move independently. Used single-wide units start from 14 576 euros; new luxury lodges run up to 358 034 €, both delivered. For short-term rental, occupancy and nightly rates vary sharply between the June-to-September high season and the rest of the year — model your own return from current listings rather than a generic percentage. Land costs also vary enormously between inland municipalities and the coast; get a written valuation for the specific plot you are considering rather than relying on a regional average. Green Village's catalogue price already includes transport, and financing is arranged with our partner credit institution, over 24 to 120 months, from 10% nominal (11.8% APR), subject to approval.
Installation
Installation in the Algarve benefits from the dry climate: the ground is generally stable, and levelling is simpler than in humid regions. Typical supports are concrete blocks or footings on compacted ground. Water and electricity connections depend on location — in urban areas, mains connection is usually straightforward; on rural plots, a borehole and an off-grid solar system may be the only option, and our team confirms the viable setup with you before booking the delivery date. Where mains drainage is not available, a septic tank is normally required — your câmara can confirm the specific rules for your plot. Green Village's turnkey service includes installation and levelling for every Algarve delivery, with connections to whatever networks already reach the plot.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a mobile home cost in the Algarve? +
- Prices start from 14 576 euros for a used single-wide unit and run up to 358 034 € for a new luxury lodge, both delivered and installed. Compare the live catalogue for the exact model and condition you want, since Algarve stock moves quickly.
- Can I rent a mobile home in the Algarve instead of buying one? +
- Green Village sells mobile homes; we don't manage holiday rentals ourselves. For a short stay, book directly with a campsite or holiday park in the Algarve that rents out mobile homes for holidays. If you want to buy a unit and let it out yourself, we can point you to the Alojamento Local registration your installation will need.
- Can I use a mobile home for short-term rental in the Algarve? +
- Yes. Alojamento Local registration is done with the local municipality and Turismo de Portugal. Besides that registration, the installation itself still needs its own licença or comunicação prévia; on a licensed park, confirm with the park how it fits within the park's licence, and check whether your municipality applies an AL containment zone.
- Which is the best Algarve municipality for installing a mobile home? +
- Aljezur, Vila do Bispo and Monchique tend to have more affordable land, but each council's PDM decides what is allowed, and protected areas (Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, Natura 2000) carry extra restrictions — confirm the land classification with the câmara before buying. For beach tourism, Lagos and Tavira are well established.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy property in the Algarve? +
- Inland municipalities such as Aljezur, Monchique and parts of Silves generally have cheaper land than the coastal strip around Lagos, Albufeira or Vilamoura, but each council's PDM decides what you can build or install — always confirm before buying, not after.
- Is the Algarve a good place to live in a mobile home year-round? +
- Yes, climatically — over 300 days of sunshine a year and Portugal's mildest winters make it one of the most comfortable regions in Europe for year-round mobile home living. The legal side is the same as anywhere in Portugal: a licença or comunicação prévia for a permanent installation, confirmed with the câmara before you buy.
- Does Green Village deliver to the Algarve? +
- Yes. We deliver and install across the entire Algarve, from Aljezur to Vila Real de Santo António. The catalogue price already includes transport to your site.
