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FORGET spending winters in the UK – why not spend the month abroad and pay less than you would here?

Lots of destinations like Spain and Portugal have affordable motorhome sites that remain open in the winter and have super cheap long-stay deals for as little as £8pp a night.

Of course, these work for people who don’t need to stay in the UK – by that, I mean remote workers or those who have retired.

We’ve worked with Caravan and Motorhome Club to find some of the best long stay deals, which are more than 30 days.

You need to be a member, which costs around £69 a year, and you’ll need to bring your own motorhome or rent one, but it gives you access to more than 2,600 campsites across the UK and Europe.

So here’s our best pick of mega cheap stays where you can ride out the winter abroad.

Costa Daurada from £16 per night

The cheapest long-stay holiday is at Alannia Els Prats on Costa Daurada.

Based on 14 week stays, the stays run from December 11 to March 21, 2027, where stays are from £16 per pitch, per night – so £8pp.

There are 102 pitches to choose from, but that means a monthly stay could cost you just £480 for two people, for the month.

The resort itself has direct access to the beach – perfect for a morning stroll.

Otherwise there is an onsite gym, spa and sports courts, along with restaurants and bars.

Flights there are around £16.99 with Ryanair with temperatures up to 16C in winter.

Cadiz from £22 a night

Stay in the south of Spain at Taiga Puerto de Santa María for a winter escape by the sea with highs of 17C.

Stay for more than 61 nights and you can stay for £21.74 per pitch, which is based on two adults – so less than £11 each a night.

The campsite has a large outdoor pool as well as a supermarket and restaurant onsite, so enough if you wanted to stay onsite.

You could head to the beach for a winter walk, or head to the city of Cadiz, often called the Cuba of Spain for looking similar to Havana.

If you’re a sherry fan, this is for you too, as the Andalucian region is known for it.

You’re best flying to Jerez Airport, with £14.99 Ryanair flights, as there are direct trains to Cadiz from there.

Vagueira, from £23 a night

When it comes to Portugal, the quiet campsite Vagueira in Aveiro is right by the beach.

Stays start from £22.83 for a two-person pitch, so just over £11 each a night.

The campsite is simple, but the perfect base to explore Aveiro which is called the Venice of Portugal.

Otherwise the nearby forest is ideal or sport-goers, thanks to cycling trails and hiking routes.

Temperatures aren’t hot, but they are warmer than the UK with highs of 14C in winter.

Fly to Porto from the UK with cheap flights from £15, then drive to Aveiro.

Barcelona from £24 per night

Just outside Barcelona is Vilanova Park, which access to both the coast and the city so you could spend days exploring Barcelona, along with some beach walks.

But the resort itself has lots of things like a pool complex with a wellness centre.

This means you can spend time at the gym or doing a Zumba glass, followed by a trip to the sauna or hot tub.

Dine onsite too, with a Catalan restaurant and bar offering fantastic food and drink.

Stays cost £23.42 per pitch for two adults when staying more than 30 nights, so that works out to less than £16pp.

Flights to Barcelona are just £14.99 with budget airlines.

Montenegro, from £24 a night

How about a winter in Montenegro?

Camping Maslina has just 100 pitches, sitting among historic olive trees so expect a more low-key stay.

There is a nearby black sand beach which has a restaurant and beach bar if you want a winter explore.

Otherwise nearby beautiful villages such as Sveti Stefan are worth a visit too.

Temperatures can hit 15C in winter in Petrovac, so still warmer than the UK.

Stays here are from £23.35 per night for a pitch for two, which comes with electric hook up – so this is less than £12 each a night.

France, from £24 a night

The closest spot to stay is Le Paradis – Mazières, found in the southwest of France.

Run by a British couple, there are 30 pitches as well as a playground and dog field.

Previous guests have praised how peaceful it is, as well as getting a free wine or beer on arrival.

Stays are from £23.30 per night based on a two-person, electric pitch, so just under £12 each.

Algarve, from £26 per night

Nearby golden sand beaches, on-site pools and the nearby seaside village of Luz makes this a gorgeous winter stay.

Turiscampo in the Algarve has an indoor heated pool in case the temperature drops, as well as saunas, hammams and a gm and spa.

There is a restaurant and snack bar onsite but it is worth exploring the rest of the area too.

There are extra perks for long stays too, like a voucher for cocktails and tapas at the bar.

Stays are from £25.68 a night per pith for two, so this is about £13 each a night.

Fly to Faro airport with flights for £15, then drive to the campsite from there. Weather can hit highs of 18C in winter.